Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten

Also Called: Emotional Disabilities Teacher, Learning Support Teacher, Special Education Inclusion Teacher, Special Education Teacher

Bachelor's degree

usually needed

Not Available
(Students Only)
Match Percentage

$47,710

Entry Salary

Average

Job outlook

What Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten do

Teach academic, social, and life skills to kindergarten 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.

  • Administer standardized ability and achievement tests to kindergarten students with special needs.
  • Attend professional meetings, educational conferences, or teacher training workshops to maintain or improve professional competence.
  • Collaborate with other teachers or administrators to develop, evaluate, or revise kindergarten programs.
Industry Areas:

Health Care • Retail Sales and Services

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Tools

  • Braille devices for the physically challenged
  • Scanners
  • Computer mouse or trackballs
  • Adaptive communication switches for the physically challenged
  • Touch screen monitors

Technology

Electronic mail software
Email software
Microsoft Outlook
Computer based training software
EasyCBM
Rethink Ed
Device drivers or system software
Screen reader software
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The Education & Training You Need

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Job Training Match

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Educational Level

High School Diploma or Equivalent

 Job Training Match

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Educational Level

Post-secondary, non-degree

Teaching Assistants, Special Education

Educational Level

Associate's Degree

Kindergarten Teachers

Educational Level

Bachelor's Degree

Special Education Teachers, Middle School

Educational Level

Advanced Degree

What are your training options on the pathway to this occupation?

Advanced Training

There are currently no advanced training opportunities for this career.

ACT & College

  • Abilene Christian University

    Abilene, TX

  • Adams State University

    Alamosa, CO

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Occupation Traits

This is what Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten across the country typically make.

$22.94 / hour
$47,710 /year

Entry Level

$31.21 / hour
$64,910 /year

Median Level

$49.73 / hour
$103,430 /year

Experienced Level

Income information reflects a regional average.
Income information reflects a national average.

This career’s National Job Outlook is

Average

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