School Psychologist
- Exam
- State exam
- Education
- Specific course
- Experience
- Not reported
- Background check
- Required
School psychologists work with students, parents, teachers and administrators to resolve behavioral and learning problems of students in elementary and secondary schools. They assess a student's mental aptitude, emotional development, potential for gifted/talented classification, or possible interference of substance abuse. They evaluate the effectiveness of academic programs and work to improve management procedures and teaching strategies.
Requirements reported by the state
- Licence type
- Tied to business
- Exam
- State exam required
- Education
- Specific course required
- Continuing education
- Continuing education required
- Certification
- Certification required
- Background check
- Background check required
Issuing body
- Department
- Iowa Department of Education
- Board
- Iowa Board of Educational Examiners
- Address
- 400 East 14th Street Des Moines, IA 50319
- Phone
- (515) 281-3437
- Agency website
- https://boee.iowa.gov/
- Licence page
- https://boee.iowa.gov/
- Last updated
- June 30, 2021
Occupations (O*NET)
- Psychologist 19-3033.00
- Psychologist 19-3034.00
Source and verification
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