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Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School

Also known as: Academic Interventionist, Adapted Physical Education Teacher, Behavior Specialist, Blind Teacher, Braille Teacher, Cross-Categorical Special Education Teacher, Developmentally Delayed Special Education Teacher (DD Special Education Teacher), Early Childhood Special Educator (EC Special Educator), Early Interventionist, Elementary School Special Education Teacher

Teach elementary school subjects to educationally and physically handicapped students. Includes teachers who specialize and work with audibly and visually handicapped students and those who teach basic academic and life processes skills to the mentally impaired.

Education & Training

Percentage of workers at each education and training level

Education Level

Post-Secondary Certificate1%
Bachelor's Degree66%
Doctoral/Professional Degree22%
Level 96%
Level 115%

Prior Experience Needed

Work experience required to enter this job

None38%
Up to 1 month5%
1-3 months4%
3-6 months12%
6 months - 1 year25%
1-2 years11%
2-4 years5%

Training Provided After Hiring

How long it typically takes to learn on the job

None16%
Up to 1 month8%
1-3 months5%
3-6 months11%
6 months - 1 year43%
1-2 years4%
2-4 years6%
6-8 years6%

How AI Impacts Each Task

40 tasks analyzed

Instruct special needs students in academic subjects, using a variety of techniques, such as phonetics, multisensory learning, or repetition to reinforce learning and meet students' varying needs.

Develop or implement strategies to meet the needs of students with a variety of disabilities.

Develop individual educational plans (IEPs) designed to promote students' educational, physical, or social development.

Confer with parents, administrators, testing specialists, social workers, or other professionals to develop individual education plans (IEPs).

Maintain accurate and complete student records as required by laws, district policies, or administrative regulations.

Essential Soft Skills

Traits that are hard for AI to replicate

DependabilityCooperationIntegritySelf ControlAdaptability/FlexibilityPersistenceStress ToleranceConcern for OthersAttention to DetailInitiativeAchievement/EffortIndependence

Wage & Employment (2024)

Median Wage

$63,000

per year

Mean Wage

$70,150

per year

Employment

232K

workers

Wage Range

$47,590 - $100,620

10th - 90th pct

Wage Distribution

$47,590Median: $63,000$100,620
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