Abstract
The existence of school psychologists in educational NGOs is a recent reality in Brazil. This context adds historical, political and pedagogical peculiarities that give specific characteristics to the psychologist's work, especially for dedicating himself to the formation of the working classes. This article is a theoretical essay that aims to discuss aspects related to the performance of the school psychologist in NGOs and present a proposal of work in School Psychology in three main axes of action. In the first part of the article, the general perspectives of School Psychology will be analyzed, especially related to its social and political commitment to education on the current situation. From these considerations, the first part begins with a discussion about the historical context of the NGOs in the country, the contradictions of this educational scenario and the potentialities for human formation, linked to the commitment to the current social transformation. Finally, the challenges and possible contributions of the school psychologist in educational NGOs will be addressed, outlining a proposal for the professional performance in School Psychology in this context.
Keywords:
School psychology; Non-governmental organizations; psychologist performance