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Special Education Teachers, Elementary School

Job Zone 4 - Considerable preparation needed

Teach academic, social, and life skills to elementary school students with learning, emotional, or physical disabilities. Includes teachers who specialize and work with students who are blind or have visual impairments; students who are deaf or have hearing impairments; and students with intellectual disabilities.

Pay & job outlook

We don't have national pay or outlook data for this role yet.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS and Employment Projections.

Top skills
SpeakingInstructingActive ListeningReading ComprehensionLearning StrategiesSocial PerceptivenessCritical ThinkingWritingMonitoringService Orientation
Top knowledge areas
Education and TrainingEnglish LanguageCustomer and Personal ServiceComputers and ElectronicsMathematicsAdministration and ManagementPsychologyPublic Safety and Security
Core tasks

Instruct students with disabilities in academic subjects, using a variety of techniques, such as phonetics, multisensory learning, or repetition to reinforce learning and meet students' varying needs.

Develop or implement strategies to meet the needs of students with a variety of disabilities.

Teach socially acceptable behavior, employing techniques such as behavior modification or positive reinforcement.

Modify the general elementary education curriculum for students with disabilities.

Maintain accurate and complete student records as required by laws, district policies, or administrative regulations.

Prepare classrooms with a variety of materials or resources for children to explore, manipulate, or use in learning activities or imaginative play.

Establish and enforce rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining order among students.

Provide assistive devices, supportive technology, or assistance accessing facilities, such as restrooms.

Frequently asked questions

What education is typically required for Special Education Teachers, Elementary School?

Typical entry-level education: Job Zone 4 - Considerable preparation needed.