School Psychologists
The short answer
Parts of this job are expected to change. AI can already assist with some of its tasks. In New York State, the number of these jobs is expected to hold steady over the next decade, with about 557 openings expected each year.
Where your job stands
Compared with other New York jobs, this one is in the middle fifth for how much AI could touch it—right around the middle.
How much AI could touch this job
Looking at the job itself, AI could help with more than half of this job's tasks.
What this means
Compared with other New York jobs, this one is in the middle fifth, out of 656 jobs we could rank. Read more in the methodology.
What AI can and can’t help with in this job
The score comes from the real, day-to-day tasks of this job—not a guess about the job as a whole. Below are the tasks that matter most in this job, split by whether AI can help with them.
AI can help with or automate about 79% of the tasks in this job.
Tasks AI can help with or automate
Compile and interpret students' test results, along with information from teachers and parents, to diagnose conditions and to help assess eligibility for special services.
AI could help, but needs extra software
Maintain student records, including special education reports, confidential records, records of services provided, and behavioral data.
AI could help, but needs extra software
Select, administer, and score psychological tests.
AI could help, but needs extra software
Interpret test results and prepare psychological reports for teachers, administrators, and parents.
AI could help, but needs extra software
Assess an individual child's needs, limitations, and potential, using observation, review of school records, and consultation with parents and school personnel.
AI could help, but needs extra software
Tasks AI can't do much of
Report any pertinent information to the proper authorities in cases of child endangerment, neglect, or abuse.
AI is unlikely to speed this up
Counsel children and families to help solve conflicts and problems in learning and adjustment.
AI is unlikely to speed this up
Serve as a resource to help families and schools deal with crises, such as separation and loss.
AI is unlikely to speed this up
Initiate and direct efforts to foster tolerance, understanding, and appreciation of diversity in school communities.
AI is unlikely to speed this up
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