Student support
Elementary School Psychologist
Assesses and supports students' psychological and educational needs
- Pay range
- $55,000–$95,000
- Median
- $72,000
- Education
- Master's degree
- Job outlook
- Growing
What you'll do
- Conduct psychological and educational assessments
- Develop intervention strategies
- Participate in IEP and 504 plan meetings
- Provide crisis intervention
- Consult with teachers and parents
- Support school-wide mental health initiatives
A typical day
- Individual student assessments
- Report writing and data analysis
- IEP and evaluation meetings
- Consultation with teachers
- Small group counseling sessions
- Crisis response as needed
- Professional collaboration
Education & certification path
- Bachelor's degree in Psychology
- Master's or Specialist degree in School Psychology
- Complete supervised internship
- Pass national and state certification exams
Required certifications
- State school psychologist credential
- NCSP (Nationally Certified School Psychologist)
- Continuing education requirements
Career progression
- School Psychology Intern → School Psychologist
- Lead Psychologist
- District Psychology Coordinator
- Director of Student Support Services
Where and when you'll work
- Work environment
- Office for testing and counseling, travels between multiple schools
- Typical schedule
- 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM, may serve 2-3 schools