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School Psychologists

Investigate processes of learning and teaching and develop psychological principles and techniques applicable to educational problems.

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Parachute skills

  1. Convey warmth and empathy - People (4.84)
  2. Serve, care for, follow instructions faithfully - People (4.84)
  3. Study, observe - Data (4.68)
  4. Interview, draw out - People (4.68)
  5. Consult - People (4.64)
  6. Pay attention to details - Data (4.58)
  7. Listen - People (4.50)
  8. Negotiate, resolve conflicts - People (4.49)
  9. Communicate well, in writing - People (4.47)
  10. Research - Data (4.47)
  11. Help people link up or connect - People (4.40)
  12. Advise - People (4.40)
  13. Initiate, lead, be a pioneer - People (4.39)
  14. Assess, evaluate, treat - People (4.38)
  15. Communicate well, in person - People (4.38)
  16. Analyze, break down into its parts - Data (4.38)
  17. Use my brain - Data (4.37)
  18. Use my intuition - Data (4.25)
  19. Program - Data (4.15)
  20. Compile, keep records, file, retrieve - Data (4.14)
  21. Counsel, guide, mentor - People (4.14)
  22. Raise people's self-esteem - People (4.14)
  23. Develop, improve - Data (4.13)
  24. Speak - People (4.12)
  25. Heal, cure - People (4.09)
  26. Follow through, get things done - People (4.09)
  27. Synthesize, combine parts into a whole - Data (3.97)
  28. Examine, inspect, compare, see similarities and differences - Data (3.97)
  29. Design, use artistic abilities, be original - Data (3.88)
  30. Create, innovate, invent - Data (3.88)
  31. Work with numbers, compute - Data (3.88)
  32. Solve problems - Data (3.88)
  33. Imagine - Data (3.88)
  34. Use acute senses (hearing, smell, taste, sight) - Data (3.75)
  35. Teach, tutor, or train (individuals, groups, animals) - People (3.64)
  36. Persuade, sell, recruit - People (3.62)
  37. Coordinate - People (3.59)
  38. Organize, classify - Data (3.50)
  39. Instruct - People (3.50)

ONET Skills

ONET Abilities

ONET Work Styles
  1. Active Listening (4.38)
  2. Social Perceptiveness (4.25)
  3. Reading Comprehension (4.25)
  4. Speaking (4.12)
  5. Writing (4.12)
  6. Critical Thinking (4.00)
  7. Monitoring (4.00)
  8. Active Learning (3.88)
  9. Complex Problem Solving (3.88)
  10. Judgment and Decision Making (3.88)
  11. Negotiation (3.75)
  12. Time Management (3.75)
  13. Learning Strategies (3.62)
  14. Coordination (3.62)
  15. Persuasion (3.62)
  16. Service Orientation (3.62)
  17. Instructing (3.50)
  1. Oral Comprehension (4.50)
  2. Written Comprehension (4.38)
  3. Oral Expression (4.38)
  4. Written Expression (4.25)
  5. Speech Clarity (4.12)
  6. Problem Sensitivity (4.00)
  7. Deductive Reasoning (4.00)
  8. Inductive Reasoning (3.88)
  9. Speech Recognition (3.88)
  10. Near Vision (3.75)
  11. Information Ordering (3.50)
  1. Concern for Others (4.84)
  2. Integrity (4.84)
  3. Cooperation (4.78)
  4. Dependability (4.76)
  5. Self Control (4.72)
  6. Attention to Detail (4.58)
  7. Stress Tolerance (4.53)
  8. Independence (4.42)
  9. Leadership (4.39)
  10. Analytical Thinking (4.37)
  11. Initiative (4.31)
  12. Adaptability/Flexibility (4.27)
  13. Achievement/Effort (4.25)
  14. Social Orientation (4.18)
  15. Persistence (4.09)

Work Activities

Detailed Work Activities
  1. Getting Information (4.68)
  2. Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships (4.64)
  3. Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates (4.64)
  4. Making Decisions and Solving Problems (4.49)
  5. Documenting/Recording Information (4.49)
  6. Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others (4.47)
  7. Provide Consultation and Advice to Others (4.40)
  8. Analyzing Data or Information (4.38)
  9. Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others (4.32)
  10. Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards (4.29)
  11. Interacting With Computers (4.15)
  12. Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge (4.14)
  13. Processing Information (4.13)
  14. Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work (4.12)
  15. Assisting and Caring for Others (4.09)
  16. Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events (3.97)
  17. Thinking Creatively (3.88)
  18. Communicating with Persons Outside Organization (3.88)
  19. Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People (3.78)
  20. Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings (3.78)
  21. Performing for or Working Directly with the Public (3.64)
  22. Training and Teaching Others (3.64)
  23. Scheduling Work and Activities (3.59)
  24. Coaching and Developing Others (3.58)
  1. Obtain Information From Individuals (4.68)
  2. Collect Social Or Personal Information (4.68)
  3. Collect Scientific Or Technical Data (4.68)
  4. Collect Statistical Data (4.68)
  5. Work As A Team Member (4.64)
  6. Confer With Research Personnel (4.64)
  7. Resolve Problems In Educational Settings (4.49)
  8. Decide Which Psychological Tests To Administer To Clients (4.49)
  9. Record Student Progress (4.49)
  10. Write Scholarly Or Technical Research Papers (4.47)
  11. Explain Complex Mathematical Information (4.47)
  12. Interpret Charts Or Tables For Social Or Economic Research (4.47)
  13. Interpret Ability Or Achievement Test Results (4.47)
  14. Interpret Psychological Test Results (4.47)
  15. Recommend Further Study Or Action Based On Research Data (4.40)
  16. Advise Clients Or Customers (4.40)
  17. Recommend Modifications To Educational Programs (4.40)
  18. Advise Governmental Or Industrial Personnel (4.40)
  19. Provide Expert Testimony On Research Results (4.40)
  20. Refer Clients To Community Services Or Resources (4.40)
  21. Conduct Field Research Or Investigative Studies (4.38)
  22. Analyze Psychological Testing Data (4.38)
  23. Use Psychological Assessment Tools (4.38)
  24. Analyze Scientific Research Data Or Investigative Findings (4.38)
  25. Evaluate Educational Outcomes (4.38)
  26. Forecast Or Predict Phenomena Based Upon Research Data (4.38)
  27. Analyze Social Or Economic Data (4.38)
  28. Perform Statistical Modeling (4.38)
  29. Analyze Data On Curricula Or Instructional Methods (4.38)
  30. Use Word Processing Or Desktop Publishing Software (4.15)
  31. Use Computers To Enter, Access Or Retrieve Data (4.15)
  32. Use Computers To Enter, Access Or Retrieve Educational Data (4.15)
  33. Use Relational Database Software (4.15)
  34. Develop Or Maintain Databases (4.15)
  35. Use Spreadsheet Software (4.15)
  36. Maintain Awareness Of Social Trends (4.14)
  37. Use Motivational Techniques In Education (4.14)
  38. Use Public Speaking Techniques (4.14)
  39. Use Oral Or Written Communication Techniques (4.14)
  40. Use Behavior Modification Techniques (4.14)
  41. Use Scientific Research Methodology (4.14)
  42. Use Special Education Techniques (4.14)
  43. Use Knowledge Of Investigation Techniques (4.14)
  44. Follow Confidentiality Procedures (4.14)
  45. Use Teaching Techniques (4.14)
  46. Use Mathematical Or Statistical Methods To Identify Or Analyze Problems (4.14)
  47. Use Library Or Online Internet Research Techniques (4.14)
  48. Use Counseling Techniques (4.14)
  49. Use Knowledge Of Multi-Media Technology (4.14)
  50. Use Current Social Research (4.14)
  51. Use Quantitative Research Methods (4.14)
  52. Use Interpersonal Communication Techniques (4.14)
  53. Use Interviewing Procedures (4.14)
  54. Compile Numerical Or Statistical Data (4.13)
  55. Develop Tables Depicting Data (4.13)
  56. Plan Scientific Research Or Investigative Studies (4.12)
  57. Plan Surveys Of Specified Group Or Area (4.12)
  58. Work With Persons With Mental Disabilities Or Illnesses (4.09)
  59. Recognize Interrelationships Among Individuals Or Social Groups (3.97)
  60. Recognize Interrelationships Among Social Statistics Or Indicators (3.97)
  61. Recognize Student Learning Levels (3.97)
  62. Develop New Products Based On Scientific Research Results (3.88)
  63. Confer With Scientists (3.88)
  64. Develop Scientific Or Mathematical Hypotheses, Theories, Or Laws (3.88)
  65. Design Classroom Presentations (3.88)
  66. Create Mathematical Or Statistical Diagrams Or Charts (3.88)
  67. Compile Information Through Interviews (3.88)
  68. Make Presentations (3.88)
  69. Communicate Technical Information (3.88)
  70. Develop Psychological Tests, Rating Scales, Or Related Material (3.88)
  71. Convert Information Into Instructional Program (3.64)
  72. Organize Educational Material Or Ideas (3.64)
  73. Coordinate Educational Content (3.64)
  74. Develop Instructional Materials (3.64)
  75. Assess Educational Potential Or Need Of Students (3.64)
  76. Select Teaching Materials To Meet Student Needs (3.64)
  77. Mentor Co-Workers In School Or Educational Setting (3.58)