Practice prompts based on occupational tasks
These Applyace practice prompts use O*NET tasks for school psychologists. They are not reported employer questions. If you have not done a task, explain your approach and learning needs instead of inventing experience.
1. Report any pertinent information to the proper authorities in cases of child endangerment, neglect, or abuse.
Describe a real example of this task. What was your responsibility, and what happened?
2. Interpret test results and prepare psychological reports for teachers, administrators, and parents.
How did you decide which approach or tools to use? Explain the tradeoffs.
3. Maintain student records, including special education reports, confidential records, records of services provided, and behavioral data.
What could go wrong during this task? Describe how you would check your work.
4. Compile and interpret students' test results, along with information from teachers and parents, to diagnose conditions and to help assess eligibility for special services.
Explain a time you coordinated this work with someone else. How did you communicate?
5. Collaborate with other educational professionals to develop teaching strategies and school programs.
How would you handle an unfamiliar part of this task? Identify what you would need to learn.
6. Select, administer, and score psychological tests.
What evidence would show this task was completed successfully?
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Report any pertinent information to the proper authorities in cases of child endangerment, neglect, or abuse.
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Questions to ask the interviewer
- Which of these occupational tasks takes the most time on your team?
- How do you measure success in the first three months?
- Which tools, training and support are available for this role?
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