School Psychologists

Today, most work of school psychologists still relies on human judgment. Computers can help with routine parts but don’t replace the person in charge. For example, standardized tests often use digital scoring software, and some psychologists use AI tools to draft parts of reports or sort data ^[1].

However, a recent survey found these tools are only helpers: practitioners still review everything themselves and worry about errors or unfairness ^{[1] [1]}. Key duties – like selecting the right test for a child, watching how a student behaves in class, and talking with parents – remain very human. O*NET notes school psychologists must interpret results, write detailed reports, and counsel students and families ^{[2] [2]}, tasks that need empathy and context.

In practice, AI hasn’t “taken over” these roles. Schools might keep data in computer systems, but deciding a child’s needs or planning help is still done by people ^{[3] [1]}. In short, current AI can handle some paperwork (like summarizing data), but it can’t replace the caring relationships and deep understanding that school psychologists bring.