Salary Range
$44,000 – $85,000
Job Outlook
2% growth through 2032
Education
Bachelor's in Special Education; state SPED certification required
Work Settings
Onsite
About This Career
Special Education Teachers work with students who have learning, cognitive, emotional, or physical disabilities, adapting curricula and instruction to meet individual needs outlined in IEPs.
Top Skills
IEP developmentDifferentiated instructionBehavioral managementAssistive technologyProgress monitoringCollaboration
Typical Responsibilities
- Develop and implement IEPs
- Adapt curriculum for individual needs
- Monitor and document student progress
- Collaborate with parents and specialists
- Manage challenging behaviors
- Use assistive technology tools
Common Certifications
✓ State SPED Certification✓ BCBA (for behavior focus)✓ CPI Certification
Career Progression
1
Special Education Teacher
0-5 years experience
2
Lead SPED Teacher
5-10 years experience
3
SPED Coordinator / Director
10+ years experience
ATS Keywords to Include in Your Resume
IEPspecial educationdifferentiated instructionbehavioral interventionIDEA complianceassistive technology
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Hiring Industries
Public SchoolsPrivate SchoolsResidential ProgramsEarly Intervention
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