The teaching certificate is required, earned either through an undergraduate or graduate program. Candidates will also need to complete state testing and a background check before a license is granted.
Most school districts require applicants to have at least three years of teaching experience.
Nearly every state requires their candidates to hold a master's degree before they qualify for a license as an educational diagnostician. Normally the master's degree requires between 30 and 40 credit hours of coursework.
Many states require their educational ddiagnosticians to have completed a state-approved examination before they can apply for licensure.
This position is likely to grow in the future because many students are diagnosed each year with learning disabilities.
The salary range depends upon the school district as well as the diagnostician's educational background and years of experience.