Special Education Teacher Jobs

A Special Education Teacher in secondary education is responsible for instructing and guiding students who have varying types of disabilities. These disabilities can be either physical, mental, emotional, or learning-related. These teachers are required to work alongside general education teachers, school counselors, and administrators to create individualized education programs (IEPs) tailored to meet the specific needs of each student. They deliver lessons that are suitable for the abilities of all their students, while also assessing and reporting their progress to parents and relevant school officials.

Special Education Teachers should possess strong interpersonal skills, patience, organizational skills, and a deep understanding of the special needs of their students. They should have a bachelor's degree in special education, and in many cases, they need to acquire a master's degree in special education. Furthermore, they need to be certified by the state where they intend to practice. Prior to becoming a Special Education Teacher, a person might have roles such as a Teaching Assistant, Special Education Paraprofessional, or a General Education Teacher to gain relevant experience and skills.

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The special education teacher would use the provided curriculum (APEX Learning) and provide the accommodations and modifications necessary based on the IEP in order for the student to be successful....

Internal/External Relationships: Internal: frequent— Pathways students and employees, Director of Clinical and Educational Services, Director of Special Education....

Synergy Public School

Special Education Teacher

Develops lesson plans and instructional material and provides individualized and small group instruction to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each student’s IEP. Models lessons for students....

Special Education Teacher (2025-2026 School Year)

  • Jonesville, VT
  • 4 days ago
  • Jonesville, VT
  • 4 days ago

Accommodating or modifying curriculum and assisting with differentiated instruction for students as well as staff....

Special Education Teacher $10,000 Sign-on Bonus!

  • Uniontown, AR
  • 13 days ago
  • Uniontown, AR
  • 13 days ago

Education Elementary Education Emotional Disturbance Multiple Disabilities Behavioral Intervention Functional Behavioral Assessment (FBA) Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) Individualized Education Programs...

Special Education Teacher - Schools

  • Lancaster, CA
  • 30+ days ago
  • Lancaster, CA
  • 30+ days ago

Education Teachers (SPEDT) for a school year assignment in Lancaster, CA!...

Special Education Teacher - Cambridge Public Schools

  • Cambridge, MA
  • 19 hours ago
  • Cambridge, MA
  • 19 hours ago

Ro Health is seeking a licensed Special Education Teacher to join our Cambridge, Massachusetts team!...

Maricopa USD-Special Education Teacher

  • Maricopa, AZ
  • 19 hours ago
  • Maricopa, AZ
  • 19 hours ago

As a Special Education Teacher, you would work at school districts in the Maricopa, AZ area....

Anticipated Grant Funded Special Education Teacher

  • Groveton, NH
  • 4 hours ago
  • Groveton, NH
  • 4 hours ago

K-5 Certified Special Education teacher (bachelor's degree or higher)skilled with managing and supporting student behaviorsworking with a small group of studentsexperience with writing IEP, tracking...

Special Education Teacher

  • Oliver Springs, TN
  • 4 hours ago
  • Oliver Springs, TN
  • 4 hours ago

Qualifications Valid teacher's license with appropriate Special Education endorsement; strong written, verbal, presentation and interpersonal skills....

Special Education Teacher

  • Lunenburg, MA
  • 4 hours ago
  • Lunenburg, MA
  • 4 hours ago

ATX Learning is seeking a passionate and dedicated Special Education Teacher to join our team....

2025-2026 Special Education Teacher - Intensive Support, Watkins Elementary School

  • Springfield, MO
  • 4 hours ago
  • Springfield, MO
  • 4 hours ago

Job Title: Special Education Teacher - Intensive Support Department: Special Services Pay Grade: Teacher's Salary Schedule FLSA Status : Exempt Reports to: School Principal These vacancies are based...

Special Education Teacher

  • Harrodsburg, KY
  • 4 hours ago
  • Harrodsburg, KY
  • 4 hours ago

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES: Assess students’ skills and determine their educational needs; adapt lessons and materials to meet students’ needs; develop, with a team, Individualized Education Programs (IEPs...

CAA - Special Education Teacher (Resource) 25-26

  • Central, SC
  • 4 hours ago
  • Central, SC
  • 4 hours ago

Responsibility and Authority The Special Education Teacher will report to the assigned school’s Principal....

High School Special Education Teacher

  • Nevada, IA
  • 4 hours ago
  • Nevada, IA
  • 4 hours ago

The Nevada Community School District is in need of a Special Education (Strat I) teacher to begin with the 2025-2026 school year at Nevada High School!...

Special Education Teacher Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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Global Education for Teachers
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Special Education 101 for Teachers
In this class, you will learn about the major areas of special education, including a brief history of special education, special education law, IEPs, 504 plans, parent/stakeholder rights,...
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Salary for Special Education Teacher Jobs Nationwide

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireSecondaryTeachers research efforts.

Highest Education Level

Special Education Teachers offer the following education background
Master's Degree
45.2%
Bachelor's Degree
26.6%
Doctorate Degree
16.6%
High School or GED
5.3%
Associate's Degree
3.1%
Vocational Degree or Certification
2.1%
Some High School
0.5%
Some College
0.4%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Special Education Teachers
Less than 1 year
36.6%
1-2 years
31.3%
None
15.0%
2-4 years
13.2%
4-6 years
3.8%


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