Any combination of experience, education and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical combination would be the following:

• Required:  A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with a major in education, behavioral or social science, psychology, psychometrics, or a related field with a minimum of 12 semester units of course work in advanced statistics, research methodology or psychological testing is required. 
• Preferred:  A Master’s degree in one of the designated fields.

• Required:  Three years of experience in the development, administration and advanced analysis of data.
• Preferred:  Experience performing research analysis for a school district.
• Substitution Option: A Master’s degree in one of the designated fields may substitute for two years of required experience.