School Psychologist

O*NET: School Psychologists·19-3034.00

The Verdict:School psychologists build trust through in-person assessments, counseling, and crisis support for children facing learning and behavioral challenges. AI assists with test scoring and data analysis but cannot replicate nuanced observation, family collaboration, or therapeutic rapport. Certification and rising student mental health needs ensure the role's stability.

Resilience Score

/100

Resilient

Score tiers

Highly Resilient81–100

Resilient61–80

Moderate Risk41–60

High Risk21–40

Critical Risk0–20

How is this scored?

Task Resilience

How much of this role's daily work remains beyond AI and robotic automation.

30% of score

Physical Presence

The degree to which this job needs a human present — hands-on, in the field, or in the room.

20% of score

Human Necessity

How important the unique human edge is — for trust, accountability, or judgment.

15% of score

Regulatory Shield

How strong the legal requirement is for a human in this job (by law, licensing, or credentials).

13% of score

Technological Maturity

How far AI remains from performing this role's core functions.

10% of score

Displacement Evidence

The volume of jobs in this field being eliminated by AI or automation right now.

12% of score

Score last updated: February 2026Full methodology

Avg Salary

Median annual wage from the Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2024 release.

$87k

Job Growth (10yr)

Projected change in total number of jobs (not salary) from 2024–2034. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics Employment Projections.

+0.7%

AI Exposure

Percentage of this role's analyzed tasks that AI can handle autonomously or nearly so. 1 of 19 tasks are classified as AI-exposed.

Low exposure

Task Analysis

This role's core work is hard to automate.
12 of 19 tasks require human judgment, presence, or trust. The 32% that are AI-leverage offer an edge — professionals who learn these tools will outperform those who don't.

1exposed

6AI leverage

12human-essential

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AI Can Handle This1 task

Tasks AI can do autonomously or nearly so

Maintain student records, including special education reports, confidential records, records of services provided, and behavioral data.

AI Leverage6 tasks

Master these tools — humans who do outperform those who don't

Compile and interpret students' test results, along with information from teachers and parents, to diagnose conditions and to help assess eligibility for special services.

Select, administer, and score psychological tests.

Interpret test results and prepare psychological reports for teachers, administrators, and parents.

Collect and analyze data to evaluate the effectiveness of academic programs and other services, such as behavioral management systems.

Attend workshops, seminars, or professional meetings to remain informed of new developments in school psychology.

Conduct research to generate new knowledge that can be used to address learning and behavior issues.

Human Advantage12 tasks

Tasks requiring trust, presence, or novel judgment

Report any pertinent information to the proper authorities in cases of child endangerment, neglect, or abuse.

Assess an individual child's needs, limitations, and potential, using observation, review of school records, and consultation with parents and school personnel.

Develop individualized educational plans in collaboration with teachers and other staff members.

Counsel children and families to help solve conflicts and problems in learning and adjustment.

Provide consultation to parents, teachers, administrators, and others on topics such as learning styles and behavior modification techniques.

Collaborate with other educational professionals to develop teaching strategies and school programs.

Design classes and programs to meet the needs of special students.

Promote an understanding of child development and its relationship to learning and behavior.

Refer students and their families to appropriate community agencies for medical, vocational, or social services.

Serve as a resource to help families and schools deal with crises, such as separation and loss.

Initiate and direct efforts to foster tolerance, understanding, and appreciation of diversity in school communities.

Provide educational programs on topics such as classroom management, teaching strategies, or parenting skills.

Resilience Landscape

School Psychologist lands in Stable & Well-Paid

Higher Resilience Paths in Education

Education

Preschool Teacher

Score

+3 pts more resilient

Highly Resilient

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