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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Visual Impairment Special Education Teacher School Based, Full Time

  • Irvine, CA
  • 6 hours ago
  • Irvine, CA
  • 6 hours ago

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

Special Education Teacher, Speech Languarge Pathologist & Maintenance/Facility Postitions

  • Sinclairville, NY
  • 10 hours ago
  • Sinclairville, NY
  • 10 hours ago

CASSADAGA VALLEY CENTRAL SCHOOL PO Box 540, Sinclairville, New York 14782 (716) 962-515 Internal Posting Notice of Positions Available: Instructional * Special Education Teacher * 7-12 ELA Teacher (...

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....

needs (or strong interest in doing so....

1.0 FTE LD, EBD, or ASD Special Education Teacher

  • Olivia, MN
  • 20 days ago
  • Olivia, MN
  • 20 days ago

The Bird Island-Olivia-Lake Lillian School District #2534 (BOLD) is accepting applications for a full-time 1.0 FTE LD, EBD, or ASD Special Education Teacher for the 2025-26 school year....

Elementary Special Education Teacher: Strat I, Grades 3-4

  • Marion, IA
  • moments ago
  • Marion, IA
  • moments ago

Job Title: Special Education Teacher Reports to: Building Principal Basic Function: To work with students with significant cognitive disabilities and/or physical disabilities who require modified curriculum...

Special Education Teacher ( SY 2025-2026)

  • Ashburnham, MA
  • moments ago
  • Ashburnham, MA
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meetings as assigned, writing Individualized Education Programs and progress notes....

Special Education Teacher - 7-8 Learning Support

  • Pottstown, PA
  • moments ago
  • Pottstown, PA
  • moments ago

2024-2025 School Year Pottstown School District is looking for a Special Education Teacher (7-8 Learning Support) at Pottstown Middle School....

Special Education Teacher

  • Oklahoma City, OK
  • moments ago
  • Oklahoma City, OK
  • moments ago

This role includes developing and implementing Individualized Education Programs (IEPs), collaborating with general education teachers, monitoring student progress, and maintaining compliance with special...

Secondary Special Education Positions 2025-2026

  • Harmony, PA
  • moments ago
  • Harmony, PA
  • moments ago

If you are interested in a position at the Secondary Level and have one of the following PA certificates, please apply to this job posting: Special Education PK-12 Special Education N-12 Special Education...

High School - Special Education Teacher Pool - Self Contained 2025-2026

  • Haltom City, TX
  • moments ago
  • Haltom City, TX
  • moments ago

The Job Description for those positions classified as ‘Self Contained’ are listed below: SEEC Special Education Teacher ACCESS Special Education Teacher AABLE Special Education Teacher OMEGA Special...

Special Education teachers will be provided a $2,500 stipend each school year for special education duties outside of the minimum contracted hours....

East Intermediate Special Education Teacher Posting

  • Weatherford, OK
  • moments ago
  • Weatherford, OK
  • moments ago

Job Title: Elementary Special Education Teacher (Mild/Moderate) Job Site: East Intermediate School General Job Description: Applicant must hold a bachelor’s degree with valid Oklahoma certification...

Special Education Teacher Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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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
16.7%
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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