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School Psychologist

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.

Annual openings

91

Median wage

$124,770

Typical education

Doctoral degree

Growth 2026–2032

+6%

Median wage source: Colorado BLS OEWS (2025).

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Typical education

Doctoral degree

Credential requirement

Credential requirements not reported

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Low exposure

Tasks here lean on judgement and people skills that are hard to automate.

A typical day

  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.
  2. Maintain student records, including special education reports, confidential records, records of services provided, and behavioral data.
  3. Report any pertinent information to the proper authorities in cases of child endangerment, neglect, or abuse.
  4. Select, administer, and score psychological tests.
  5. Interpret test results and prepare psychological reports for teachers, administrators, and parents.
  6. Assess an individual child's needs, limitations, and potential, using observation, review of school records, and consultation with parents and school personnel.
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