Special Education Teachers

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Special Education Teachers

What they do

All special education teachers not listed separately.

$43,530
Starting Salary (2023)
$67,190
Median Salary (2023)
2.9%
Projected Job Growth
43,700
Employment (2022)

Typical Tasks

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What kind of work is this?

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What personality traits do you need to succeed?

Adaptability/Flexibility
Cooperation
Dependability
Concern for Others
Integrity
Initiative

What key skills are needed for this job?

Instructing
Active Learning
Social Perceptiveness
Active Listening
Speaking
Learning Strategies

Expected Knowledge

Education and Training
Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects.
Psychology
Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, personality, and interests; learning and motivation; psychological research methods; and the assessment and treatment of behavioral and affective disorders.
English Language
Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.

Common Activities

Performing General Physical Activities
Performing physical activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling materials.
Assisting and Caring for Others
Providing personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other personal care to others such as coworkers, customers, or patients.
Getting Information
Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.

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