Special Education Teacher Job Description
The following is a full job description for Special Education Teacher. Here are the requirements and responsibilities for Special Education Teacher along with statistics. If after reading this page you determine that Special Education Teacher is not the position you are looking for, you may want to try one of these similar titles: Instructor - Special Education, Professor - Special Education, Asst. Professor - Special Education, Assoc. Professor - Special Education, Teacher Vocational Education, Adult Education Teacher, Teacher Kindergarten, Teacher Elementary School, Teacher Secondary School
Requirements and Responsibilities For Special Education Teacher
Instructs special education students in a classroom setting. Prepares lesson plans and instructional materials designed to meet the needs of individual students. Develops individualized education plans, and evaluates and monitors students' performance. Resolves classroom issues and conflicts. May provide behavioral consultation or implement therapeutic programs for students. May mentor teaching aides. Requires a bachelor's degree. May require state-specific special education teaching license. Typically requires Basic Life Support (BLS) certification. Typically reports to a principal. Occasionally directed in several aspects of the work. Gaining exposure to some of the complex tasks within the job function. Typically requires 2 -4 years of related experience.
 
Also referred to as: Special Needs Student Education Teacher, SPED Teacher
Similar Jobs:  Instructor - Special Education, Professor - Special Education, Asst. Professor - Special Education, Assoc. Professor - Special Education, Teacher Vocational Education, Adult Education Teacher, Teacher Kindergarten, Teacher Elementary School, Teacher Secondary School
Level of Education:  Special Education Teacher Salaries with a Bachelor's Degree, Special Education Teacher Salaries with a Master's Degree or MBA, Special Education Teacher Salaries with a JD, MD, PhD or Equivalent
Industries:  Business Services, Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit, Healthcare
Job Statistics
Years of Experience Education Level
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No diplomaHigh SchoolAssociate's/CertificateBachelor'sMaster'sDoctorate
Company Size Industry
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Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit0%20%40%60%80%100%
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