# School Psychologists > Diagnose and implement individual or schoolwide interventions or strategies to address educational, behavioral, or developmental issues that adversely impact educational functioning in a school. May address student learning and behavioral problems and counsel students or families. May design and implement performance plans, and evaluate performance. May consult with other school-based personnel. - Code: 19-3034.00 (O*NET-SOC; SOC 2018 19-3034) - Family: [Life, Physical & Social Science](https://foundation.org.ai/occupations#family-19), one of its 66 occupations - Tasks: 19 tasks (18 core and 1 supplemental) - Page: https://foundation.org.ai/occupations/19-3034.00 - JSON: https://foundation.org.ai/data/tasks/19-3034.00.json ## What the work is made of 1. Compile and interpret students' test results, along with information from teachers and parents, to diagnose conditions and to help assess eligibility for special services. Core task · Task 5446 · Rated by 62 people who do the job, August 2019 2. Maintain student records, including special education reports, confidential records, records of services provided, and behavioral data. Core task · Task 5455 · Rated by 62 people who do the job, August 2019 3. Report any pertinent information to the proper authorities in cases of child endangerment, neglect, or abuse. Core task · Task 5447 · Rated by 62 people who do the job, August 2019 4. Select, administer, and score psychological tests. Core task · Task 5449 · Rated by 62 people who do the job, August 2019 5. Interpret test results and prepare psychological reports for teachers, administrators, and parents. Core task · Task 18619 · Rated by 62 people who do the job, August 2019 6. Assess an individual child's needs, limitations, and potential, using observation, review of school records, and consultation with parents and school personnel. Core task · Task 5448 · Rated by 62 people who do the job, August 2019 7. Develop individualized educational plans in collaboration with teachers and other staff members. Core task · Task 5454 · Rated by 62 people who do the job, August 2019 8. Counsel children and families to help solve conflicts and problems in learning and adjustment. Core task · Task 5453 · Rated by 62 people who do the job, August 2019 9. Collect and analyze data to evaluate the effectiveness of academic programs and other services, such as behavioral management systems. Core task · Task 5461 · Rated by 61 people who do the job, August 2019 10. Provide consultation to parents, teachers, administrators, and others on topics such as learning styles and behavior modification techniques. Core task · Task 5450 · Rated by 62 people who do the job, August 2019 11. Collaborate with other educational professionals to develop teaching strategies and school programs. Core task · Task 5452 · Rated by 62 people who do the job, August 2019 12. Design classes and programs to meet the needs of special students. Core task · Task 5458 · Rated by 61 people who do the job, August 2019 13. Promote an understanding of child development and its relationship to learning and behavior. Core task · Task 5451 · Rated by 62 people who do the job, August 2019 14. Attend workshops, seminars, or professional meetings to remain informed of new developments in school psychology. Core task · Task 5457 · Rated by 62 people who do the job, August 2019 15. Refer students and their families to appropriate community agencies for medical, vocational, or social services. Core task · Task 5459 · Rated by 62 people who do the job, August 2019 16. Serve as a resource to help families and schools deal with crises, such as separation and loss. Core task · Task 5456 · Rated by 62 people who do the job, August 2019 17. Initiate and direct efforts to foster tolerance, understanding, and appreciation of diversity in school communities. Core task · Task 5460 · Rated by 62 people who do the job, August 2019 18. Provide educational programs on topics such as classroom management, teaching strategies, or parenting skills. Core task · Task 5462 · Rated by 62 people who do the job, August 2019 19. Conduct research to generate new knowledge that can be used to address learning and behavior issues. Supplemental task · Task 5463 · Rated by 62 people who do the job, August 2019 ## More in Life, Physical & Social Science - [Agricultural Technicians](https://foundation.org.ai/occupations/19-4012.00): 26 tasks - [Animal Scientists](https://foundation.org.ai/occupations/19-1011.00): 9 tasks - [Anthropologists and Archeologists](https://foundation.org.ai/occupations/19-3091.00): 30 tasks - [Astronomers](https://foundation.org.ai/occupations/19-2011.00): 17 tasks - [Atmospheric and Space Scientists](https://foundation.org.ai/occupations/19-2021.00): 27 tasks - [Biochemists and Biophysicists](https://foundation.org.ai/occupations/19-1021.00): 24 tasks - [Bioinformatics Scientists](https://foundation.org.ai/occupations/19-1029.01): 20 tasks - [Biological Scientists, All Other](https://foundation.org.ai/occupations/19-1029.00): no tasks listed - [Biological Technicians](https://foundation.org.ai/occupations/19-4021.00): 17 tasks - [Biologists](https://foundation.org.ai/occupations/19-1029.04): 21 tasks - 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