School Psychologists
Official O*NET title: School Psychologists (19-3034.00)
Also called: autism consultant, bilingual school psychologist, challenging behavior consultant, early intervention school psychologist, educational diagnostician
Do you do this at work?
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Do you do this at work?
Conduct research to generate new knowledge that can be used to address learning and behavior issues
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How AI is changing school psychologists work
6 of 19 measurable main tasks for this job show up in real AI-use data, so we rate it Amber (some AI use) — 32%.
This shows where people already use AI, not whether the job will disappear. How we measure this.
Tasks in this job and recorded AI use
- Conduct research to generate new knowledge that can be used to address learning and behavior issues (main task) — some recorded AI use
- Collect and analyze data to evaluate the effectiveness of academic programs and other services (main task) — some recorded AI use
- Interpret test results and prepare psychological reports for teachers, administrators, and parents (main task) — some recorded AI use
- Report any pertinent information to the proper authorities in cases of child endangerment, neglect, or abuse (main task) — some recorded AI use
- Provide educational programs on topics such as classroom management, teaching strategies, or parenting skills (main task) — some recorded AI use
- Provide consultation to parents, teachers, administrators, and others on topics such as learning styles and behavior modification techniques (main task) — some recorded AI use
- Maintain student records (main task) — no recorded AI use
- Compile and interpret students' test results, along with information from teachers and parents, to diagnose conditions and to help assess eligibility for special services (main task) — no recorded AI use
- Collaborate with other educational professionals to develop teaching strategies and school programs (main task) — no recorded AI use
- Select, administer, and score psychological tests (main task) — no recorded AI use
- Assess an individual child's needs, limitations, and potential, using observation, review of school records, and consultation with parents and school staff (main task) — no recorded AI use
- Start and direct efforts to foster tolerance, understanding, and appreciation of diversity in school communities (main task) — no recorded AI use
- Promote an understanding of child development and its relationship to learning and behavior (main task) — no recorded AI use
- Develop individualized educational plans in collaboration with teachers and other staff members (main task) — no recorded AI use
- Attend workshops, seminars, or professional meetings to remain informed of new developments in school psychology (main task) — no recorded AI use
- Counsel children and families to help solve conflicts and problems in learning and adjustment (main task) — no recorded AI use
- Serve as a resource to help families and schools deal with crises (main task) — no recorded AI use
- Refer students and their families to appropriate community agencies for medical, vocational, or social services (main task) — no recorded AI use
- Design classes and programs to meet the needs of special students (main task) — no recorded AI use
Tasks: O*NET 31.0. AI use: Anthropic Economic Index (exact or close text match).
Your first steps (guidance)
- Week 1: Open a free AI assistant and say hello. Follow our “Getting started with AI” guide. Ask it one simple question about your work.
- Week 2: Use AI on one task you do often. Try the prompt for: “Conduct research to generate new knowledge that can be used to address learning and behavior issues”. Try the prompt for: “Collect and analyze data to evaluate the effectiveness of academic programs and other services”.
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Questions about AI and school psychologists
Will AI replace school psychologists?
Our data can’t predict job losses, and we don’t try to. What it does show: 6 of the 19 main tasks for this job match tasks people already use AI for (Anthropic Economic Index), giving a Amber rating (some AI use). Using AI on a task is not the same as AI doing the whole job, and 13 of the 19 listed tasks show no recorded AI use yet.
Which school psychologist tasks is AI used for most?
In the data, the most AI use among this job’s tasks is for: conduct research to generate new knowledge that can be used to address learning and behavior issues; collect and analyze data to evaluate the effectiveness of academic programs and other services; interpret test results and prepare psychological reports for teachers, administrators, and parents.
Which school psychologist tasks show little or no AI use?
For example: maintain student records; compile and interpret students' test results, along with information from teachers and parents, to diagnose conditions and to help assess eligibility for special services; collaborate with other educational professionals to develop teaching strategies and school programs. These are good places to keep building your own skills.
How does this job compare to others?
In Microsoft Research’s “Working with AI” study, this job’s AI applicability score is equal to or higher than 74% of the occupations they scored. That measures overlap with AI chat use, not risk of job loss.
How can a school psychologist start learning AI?
Start small: open a free AI assistant, try it on one task you do often, and always check facts and numbers yourself. The plan on this page is guidance, not professional advice.
See how this job ranks
School Psychologists ranks #253 of 572 jobs for the share of main tasks with AI use (#1 = most), and #35 of 45 in Science & Research.
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