This assignment allows you to research an area of school psychology that particularly interests you, such as school psychology at the preschool, elementary school, middle school, or high school level. You may also research school psychology practice in rural, urban, or suburban settings. Address the following in your paper: What are the roles and functions of this type of school psychologist? In other words, what are the job duties of this position, and what specifically does this psychologist do during a typical week? What kinds of interactions does this type of school psychologist have with teachers, administrators, other school personnel, and parents, as part of his or her job duties? In what ways is data-based decision making a part of the job of this type of school psychologist? What are the similarities and differences between this type of school psychologist and school psychologists who work with different populations of students? What, in your opinion, would be some of the most rewarding parts of working as this type of school psychologist? Why? What do you think would be some of the least rewarding parts of the job, and what do you think would be some of the most challenging duties? Why? How does one go about getting an internship for this position, and what kinds of experiences would one be likely to have in such an internship? Assignment Requirements Your assignment should meet the following requirements. Written communication: Written communication is free of errors that detract from the overall message. APA formatting: Resources and citations are formatted according to current APA style and formatting. Number of resources: A minimum of three resources. Length of paper: 810 double-spaced pages, excluding the cover page, abstract, and references. Font and font size: Times New Roman, 12 point.

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