Which age group does the candidate see themselves working with, and do they enjoy working with kids?

Which age group does the candidate see themselves working with, and do they enjoy working with kids?

• A. Elementary or middle school youth; yes, I enjoy working with kids.
• B. College students; I do not enjoy working with kids.
• C. Preschoolers; I'm unsure about working with kids.
• D. High school athletes; I dislike working with children.

Answer: (A)

This question tests fit for a school-based role by asking which age group the candidate envisions working with and whether they enjoy working with children. The best choice is the one that specifies elementary or middle school youth and states that they enjoy working with kids. In school settings, those ages are the typical focus, and loving interaction with students supports building rapport, conducting observations, implementing supports, and collaborating with teachers and families. A positive stance toward working with kids aligns with the day-to-day responsibilities and the motivation needed to be effective in school psychology. Descriptions that point to college students, preschoolers, or high school athletes, or indicate not enjoying working with children, would be less consistent with the common demands and opportunities of K–12 school-based practice.

This question tests fit for a school-based role by asking which age group the candidate envisions working with and whether they enjoy working with children. The best choice is the one that specifies elementary or middle school youth and states that they enjoy working with kids. In school settings, those ages are the typical focus, and loving interaction with students supports building rapport, conducting observations, implementing supports, and collaborating with teachers and families. A positive stance toward working with kids aligns with the day-to-day responsibilities and the motivation needed to be effective in school psychology. Descriptions that point to college students, preschoolers, or high school athletes, or indicate not enjoying working with children, would be less consistent with the common demands and opportunities of K–12 school-based practice.