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Occupation · SOC 19-3034.00
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.
Also called: Bilingual School Psychologist · Consulting Psychologist · Psychologist · School Psychologist · Autism Consultant · Challenging Behavior Consultant · Early Intervention School Psychologist · Educational Diagnostician · Learning Consultant · School Psychometrist · Area School Psychologist · Assessment Specialist
Job family: Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations
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A fast read on where AI already shows up in this occupation, where it stays a copilot, where humans remain in the loop, and what the labor market is doing. Built from observed Claude.ai conversations mapped to O*NET tasks and from published research — measures of usage and exposure, not advice or predictions that the job is going away.
Market signal
Independent published positions, read together — not a forecast.
- About average employment outlook (+0.7% by 2034)
- 3,800 openings/yr
- High AI exposure
- Median pay $86,930/yr
68th-percentile task overlap — yet about 3,800 openings a year (+0.7% projected, BLS) . What exposure means →
AI & job outlook
What today's research says about this occupation's exposure to AI, how AI is actually being used in it, and where employment is headed. These are positions within published studies — measures of exposure and usage, not predictions that this job will disappear.
Exposure to current AI
Each study uses its own scale, so the raw scores are not comparable across rows — the percentile (this job's rank among all U.S. occupations with data) is the comparable figure, and sizes the bars.
| Measure | Rank vs all occupations | Percentile | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| LLM task exposure, γ (OpenAI / Eloundou) Moderate | 63rd | 0.8 | |
| AI assistant applicability (Microsoft) High | 74th | 0.2 |
OpenAI's exposure study scores tasks three ways: with a language model alone (α 0.0), with simple added tooling (β 0.4), and including AI-powered software (γ 0.8). Higher means more of the job's tasks could be done at least twice as fast — not that they will be automated away.
How AI is actually used in this job
Among measured AI assistant conversations mapped to this occupation (Anthropic Economic Index, 2026-01-15), these task types came up most. These are shares of observed AI conversations — not shares of the job, of worker time, or of what could be automated.
| Conduct research to generate new knowledge that can be used to address learning and behavior issues. | 1.6% | |
| Collect and analyze data to evaluate the effectiveness of academic programs and other services, such as behavioral management systems. | 1.2% | |
| Interpret test results and prepare psychological reports for teachers, administrators, and parents. | 0.7% | |
| Report any pertinent information to the proper authorities in cases of child endangerment, neglect, or abuse. | 0.5% | |
| Provide educational programs on topics such as classroom management, teaching strategies, or parenting skills. | 0.3% | |
| Provide consultation to parents, teachers, administrators, and others on topics such as learning styles and behavior modification techniques. | 0.3% |
Job outlook
Independent U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics employment projection for 2024–2034 — a labor-market forecast, not an AI-impact forecast.
| Outlook | About average · +0.7% by 2034 |
| Projected annual openings | 3,800 |
| Employment 2024 → 2034 | 67,200 → 67,700 |
“Annual openings” counts new jobs plus replacements for workers who leave the occupation, so it can be large even when growth is modest.
Tasks
All 19 tasks O*NET lists for this occupation, ordered by importance. Each links to its own page with AI-exposure and observed-use detail.
- 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 · importance 4.7
- Maintain student records, including special education reports, confidential records, records of services provided, and behavioral data. Core · importance 4.5
- Report any pertinent information to the proper authorities in cases of child endangerment, neglect, or abuse. Core · importance 4.5
- Select, administer, and score psychological tests. Core · importance 4.5
- Interpret test results and prepare psychological reports for teachers, administrators, and parents. Core · importance 4.4
- Assess an individual child's needs, limitations, and potential, using observation, review of school records, and consultation with parents and school personnel. Core · importance 4.4
- Develop individualized educational plans in collaboration with teachers and other staff members. Core · importance 4.4
- Counsel children and families to help solve conflicts and problems in learning and adjustment. Core · importance 4.3
- Collect and analyze data to evaluate the effectiveness of academic programs and other services, such as behavioral management systems. Core · importance 4.2
- Provide consultation to parents, teachers, administrators, and others on topics such as learning styles and behavior modification techniques. Core · importance 4.0
- Collaborate with other educational professionals to develop teaching strategies and school programs. Core · importance 4.0
- Design classes and programs to meet the needs of special students. Core · importance 3.9
- Promote an understanding of child development and its relationship to learning and behavior. Core · importance 3.9
- Attend workshops, seminars, or professional meetings to remain informed of new developments in school psychology. Core · importance 3.6
- Refer students and their families to appropriate community agencies for medical, vocational, or social services. Core · importance 3.6
- Serve as a resource to help families and schools deal with crises, such as separation and loss. Core · importance 3.5
- Initiate and direct efforts to foster tolerance, understanding, and appreciation of diversity in school communities. Core · importance 3.4
- Provide educational programs on topics such as classroom management, teaching strategies, or parenting skills. Core · importance 3.2
- Conduct research to generate new knowledge that can be used to address learning and behavior issues. Supplemental · importance 3.0
Work activities
- Interpret research or operational data.
- Prepare scientific or technical reports or presentations.
- Collect information about clients.
- Assess educational needs of students.
- Coordinate with external parties to exchange information.
- Collaborate with law enforcement or security agencies to share information.
- Collect information from people through observation, interviews, or surveys.
- Administer standardized physical or psychological tests.
- Advise others on educational matters.
- Coordinate cross-disciplinary research programs.
- Counsel clients on mental health or personal achievement.
- Design psychological or educational treatment procedures or programs.
- Maintain records, documents, or other files.
- Maintain student records.
- Attend conferences or workshops to maintain professional knowledge.
- Develop educational programs.
- Advise others on healthcare matters.
- Conduct scientific research of organizational behavior or processes.
- Observe individuals' activities to gather information or compile evidence.
- Research topics in area of expertise.
Knowledge, skills & abilities
O*NET importance rating, from 1 (not important) to 5 (extremely important).
Knowledge
Essential skills
| Active Listening | 4.4 | |
| Reading Comprehension | 4.3 | |
| Speaking | 4.3 | |
| Writing | 4.0 | |
| Critical Thinking | 4.0 | |
| Monitoring | 4.0 | |
| Active Learning | 3.6 | |
| Learning Strategies | 3.5 |
Abilities
| Oral Comprehension | 4.4 | |
| Oral Expression | 4.4 | |
| Written Comprehension | 4.1 | |
| Deductive Reasoning | 4.1 | |
| Written Expression | 4.0 | |
| Problem Sensitivity | 4.0 | |
| Inductive Reasoning | 4.0 | |
| Speech Clarity | 4.0 | |
| Speech Recognition | 3.9 | |
| Near Vision | 3.6 | |
| Information Ordering | 3.4 | |
| Category Flexibility | 3.3 |
Transferable skills
| Social Perceptiveness | 4.0 | |
| Judgment and Decision Making | 3.9 | |
| Service Orientation | 3.8 | |
| Complex Problem Solving | 3.8 | |
| Coordination | 3.6 | |
| Persuasion | 3.5 | |
| Negotiation | 3.4 | |
| Time Management | 3.4 | |
| Instructing | 3.3 | |
| Systems Analysis | 3.1 | |
| Systems Evaluation | 3.1 |
Skills in demand
Skills employers ask for in job postings for this occupation (Lightcast), with whether each is a common or specialized skill.
Tools & technology
Work context
How characteristic each condition is of the job, on O*NET's 1–5 context scale (higher = more present in day-to-day work). Each condition links to how it varies across all occupations.
How to get in
- Job zone
- Zone 5 — Job Zone Five: Extensive Preparation Needed
- Education
- Most of these occupations require graduate school. For example, they may require a master's degree, and some require a Ph.D., M.D., or J.D. (law degree).
- Typical entry-level education
- Master's degree · BLS, the typical path — not a requirement
- Related experience
- Extensive skill, knowledge, and experience are needed for these occupations. Many require more than five years of experience. For example, surgeons must complete four years of college and an additional five to seven years of specialized medical training to be able to do their job.
- Preparation level
- SVP (8.0 and above) — total schooling plus on-the-job experience.
What to study: Psychology . Fields of study crosswalked to this occupation (NCES CIP–SOC), not a requirement.
Education of current workers
Share of people in this occupation at each level of education.
| Post-Master's Certificate | 53.0% | |
| Master's Degree | 46.4% | |
| First Professional Degree | 0.5% | |
| Post-Baccalaureate Certificate | 0.1% |
Interests & work styles
The interests and personal qualities O*NET associates with people who do this work.
Work styles
| Intellectual Curiosity | 10.0 | |
| Cooperation | 9.0 | |
| Achievement Orientation | 8.0 | |
| Social Orientation | 7.0 | |
| Self-Control | 6.0 | |
| Stress Tolerance | 5.0 | |
| Empathy | 4.0 |
Career interests (Holland / RIASEC)
| Social | 6.8 | |
| Investigative | 5.0 | |
| Conventional | 4.0 | |
| Artistic | 3.3 |
Interest areas
| Social Service | 6.6 | |
| Social Science | 6.4 | |
| Professional Advising | 5.8 | |
| Teaching/Education | 3.6 | |
| Health Care Service | 3.3 |
Wages & employment
U.S. · annual wages (BLS OEWS)
| 10th percentile | $60,880 |
| 25th percentile | $73,240 |
| Median (50th) | $86,930 |
| 75th percentile | $108,210 |
| 90th percentile | $132,320 |
| People employed | 63,830 |
Industries that employ this occupation
Where these workers are employed, by number of jobs (national, BLS OEWS). Pay shown is the occupation's national median, not industry-specific.
| Industry | Workers | National median pay |
|---|---|---|
| Educational Services · Sector | 59,190 | $86,530 |
| Health Care and Social Assistance · Sector | 1,930 | $94,480 |
| Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services · Sector | 1,410 | $102,440 |
| Temporary Help Services · National industry | 1,250 | $98,400 |
| Offices of Mental Health Practitioners (except Physicians) · National industry | 580 | $92,380 |
| Offices of Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapists, and Audiologists · National industry | 460 | $114,400 |
| Management of Companies and Enterprises · Sector | 250 | $75,100 |
| Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities · National industry | 60 | $83,880 |
| Outpatient Mental Health and Substance Abuse Centers · National industry | 40 | $76,200 |
Where this work is most concentrated
Industries where this occupation is far more common than in the economy as a whole. The location quotient is how many times more concentrated it is here (a value of 5 means five times its economy-wide share).
| Industry | Concentration | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Educational Services · Sector | 10.48× | 59,190 |
| Offices of Mental Health Practitioners (except Physicians) · National industry | 5.79× | 580 |
| Offices of Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapists, and Audiologists · National industry | 2.33× | 460 |
| Temporary Help Services · National industry | 1.14× | 1,250 |
| Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services · Sector | 0.38× | 1,410 |
| Management of Companies and Enterprises · Sector | 0.21× | 250 |
| Health Care and Social Assistance · Sector | 0.2× | 1,930 |
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What you can do with this
Options the data surfaces for School Psychologists — not advice or a forecast. Each is a real cross-link you can follow into the evidence.
Skills that travel
Capabilities this work builds that are used across many other occupations.
Adjacent roles
Occupations O*NET rates as related — the nearby moves on the map.
Paths in
How people typically prepare for this work.
- Master's degree · typical entry level
- Job zone 5 — Job Zone Five: Extensive Preparation Needed · preparation tier
- Psychology · field of study
Zoom out
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School Psychologists show 68th-percentile AI task overlap — and about 3,800 annual U.S. openings
- School Psychologists rank in the 68th percentile (High band) for AI task overlap across U.S. occupations — a measure of how much of the work today's AI can attempt, not how much is automated.Eloundou et al. (GPTs are GPTs) + Felten AIOE
- The occupation is projected to see about 3,800 U.S. job openings per year (2024–34), counting growth and replacement — a labor-demand projection made independently of AI.BLS Employment Projections 2024–34
- BLS projects employment to be about average (+0.7%) from 2024 to 2034.BLS Employment Projections 2024–34
- Median annual pay is $86,930, across about 63,830 U.S. workers.BLS OEWS (May 2024)
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School Psychologists show 68th-percentile AI task overlap — and about 3,800 annual U.S. openings • School Psychologists rank in the 68th percentile (High band) for AI task overlap across U.S. occupations — a measure of how much of the work today's AI can attempt, not how much is automated. (Eloundou et al. (GPTs are GPTs) + Felten AIOE) • The occupation is projected to see about 3,800 U.S. job openings per year (2024–34), counting growth and replacement — a labor-demand projection made independently of AI. (BLS Employment Projections 2024–34) • BLS projects employment to be about average (+0.7%) from 2024 to 2034. (BLS Employment Projections 2024–34) • Median annual pay is $86,930, across about 63,830 U.S. workers. (BLS OEWS (May 2024)) Source: Singulariki — "School Psychologists". https://singulariki.com/roles/role-19-3034-00 Note: AI task overlap measures what today's AI can attempt, not automation, job loss, or a forecast.
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Sources for this page
Every figure above traces to a named public dataset and the exact release below — not hand-written opinion. See the full methodology for what each measure does and does not mean.
- O*NET 30.3 U.S. Department of Labor / National Center for O*NET Development
- BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) May 2024 U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- BLS Employment Projections 2024–2034 U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- Anthropic Economic Index v4 (2026-01-15) + v2 (2025-03-27) Anthropic
- Microsoft “Working with AI” working-with-ai Microsoft Research
- “GPTs are GPTs” (Eloundou et al.) arXiv 2303.10130 OpenAI / academic
Data compiled June 2, 2026. Figures are estimates, not advice.
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Singulariki. "School Psychologists." Singulariki: a source-backed encyclopedia of work. Built from O*NET 30.3; BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) May 2024; BLS Employment Projections 2024–2034; Anthropic Economic Index v4 (2026-01-15) + v2 (2025-03-27); Microsoft “Working with AI” working-with-ai; “GPTs are GPTs” (Eloundou et al.) arXiv 2303.10130. Accessed June 7, 2026. https://singulariki.com/roles/role-19-3034-00
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Singulariki. (2026). School Psychologists. Singulariki: a source-backed encyclopedia of work. Retrieved June 7, 2026, from https://singulariki.com/roles/role-19-3034-00
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@misc{singulariki-role-19-3034-00,
title = {School Psychologists},
author = {{Singulariki}},
year = {2026},
note = {O*NET 30.3; BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) May 2024; BLS Employment Projections 2024–2034; Anthropic Economic Index v4 (2026-01-15) + v2 (2025-03-27); Microsoft “Working with AI” working-with-ai; “GPTs are GPTs” (Eloundou et al.) arXiv 2303.10130. Accessed June 7, 2026},
url = {https://singulariki.com/roles/role-19-3034-00}
} Citations name the underlying public dataset releases — they reflect what this page is built from, not just the URL.