admissions-coordinator/references/tasks.md

Tasks & work activities — admissions coordinator

Source: O*NET 30.3, occupation 19-3034.00 (School Psychologists) — manual nearest-occupation mapping via ISCO group 2359; the official ESCO crosswalk has no entry for this ESCO occupation.

Task statements

• [Core] Interpret test results and prepare psychological reports for teachers, administrators, and parents.
• [Core] 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] Report any pertinent information to the proper authorities in cases of child endangerment, neglect, or abuse.
• [Core] Assess an individual child's needs, limitations, and potential, using observation, review of school records, and consultation with parents and school personnel.
• [Core] Select, administer, and score psychological tests.
• [Core] Provide consultation to parents, teachers, administrators, and others on topics such as learning styles and behavior modification techniques.
• [Core] Promote an understanding of child development and its relationship to learning and behavior.
• [Core] Collaborate with other educational professionals to develop teaching strategies and school programs.
• [Core] Counsel children and families to help solve conflicts and problems in learning and adjustment.
• [Core] Develop individualized educational plans in collaboration with teachers and other staff members.
• [Core] Maintain student records, including special education reports, confidential records, records of services provided, and behavioral data.
• [Core] Serve as a resource to help families and schools deal with crises, such as separation and loss.
• [Core] Attend workshops, seminars, or professional meetings to remain informed of new developments in school psychology.
• [Core] Design classes and programs to meet the needs of special students.
• [Core] Refer students and their families to appropriate community agencies for medical, vocational, or social services.
• [Core] Initiate and direct efforts to foster tolerance, understanding, and appreciation of diversity in school communities.
• [Core] Collect and analyze data to evaluate the effectiveness of academic programs and other services, such as behavioral management systems.
• [Core] Provide educational programs on topics such as classroom management, teaching strategies, or parenting skills.
• [Supplemental] Conduct research to generate new knowledge that can be used to address learning and behavior issues.

Detailed work activities

• Administer standardized physical or psychological tests.
• Advise others on educational matters.
• Advise others on healthcare matters.
• Assess educational needs of students.
• Attend conferences or workshops to maintain professional knowledge.
• Collaborate with law enforcement or security agencies to share information.
• Collect information about clients.
• Collect information from people through observation, interviews, or surveys.
• Conduct scientific research of organizational behavior or processes.
• Coordinate cross-disciplinary research programs.
• Coordinate with external parties to exchange information.
• Counsel clients on mental health or personal achievement.
• Design psychological or educational treatment procedures or programs.
• Develop educational programs.
• Interpret research or operational data.
• Maintain records, documents, or other files.
• Maintain student records.
• Observe individuals' activities to gather information or compile evidence.
• Prepare scientific or technical reports or presentations.
• Research topics in area of expertise.