# Tasks & work activities — educational counsellor

Source: O*NET 30.3, occupation 19-3034.00 (School Psychologists).

## 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.