Special Education Teachers, Elementary School

Also Called: Severe Emotional Disorders Elementary Teacher (SED Elementary Teacher), Special Education Inclusion Teacher, Special Education Resource 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, Elementary School do

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.

  • Administer standardized ability and achievement tests to elementary 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 elementary school programs.
Industry Areas:

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Tools

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

Technology

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Computer based training software
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The Education & Training You Need

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Special Education Teachers, Elementary School Currently Selected

Educational Level

Bachelor's Degree

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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, Elementary School 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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