What Do School Psychologists REALLY Do?

What do school psychologists REALLY do? You might think we just do testing, paperwork, and meetings—but there’s so much more to the job than people realize! We wear many hats in education ranging from mental health interventions to behavioral strategies. At the National Association of School Psychologists (NASP) Convention, I interviewed 9 school psychologists to uncover the biggest misconceptions about our role, what our job actually looks like, and advice for new school psychologists entering the field. In this video, you’ll hear: How school psychologists describe their jobs in ONE sentence The biggest misconceptions (Hint: We’re NOT just testing machines!) The best advice for future and early-career school psychs 00:00 Intro 00:54 Job Description 02:53 Misconceptions 06:41 Advice 11:33 Outro Whether you’re a student, educator, parent, or just curious about the world of school psychology, this video will give you real insights from professionals in the field. If you’ve ever wondered, “What does a school psychologist actually do?”—this is the video for you! Don’t forget to LIKE & SUBSCRIBE for more content. 📸 Follow me on Instagram: @quietly.connected #SchoolPsychology #SchoolPsychologist #NASP #Education #MentalHealth #Psychology #StudentSupport #SchoolPsychLife #NASP2025 #BackToSchool