Helps students with learning, behavior, and emotional challenges in schools.
Tests a second grader for a learning disability, meets with parents and teachers to plan support, and runs a social skills group.
BLS May 2024 (approx).
Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
Master's degree, about 7 years after high school. Specialist degree (EdS, ~3 years) or doctorate; state certification.
Ways in: 4-year college, Graduate school, Certification. Training cost: $60k – $150k.
Majors to look at: Psychology, Education.
Growing about average (about 4% over 10 years). Estimate.
Low risk for 10 years. AI can score some tests, but evaluating kids in person and planning support with families stay human.
Classes: AP Psychology, Child development class, Statistics.
Official data: O*NET occupation 19-3034.
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