How to hire a learning disabilities teacher

How to hire a learning disabilities teacher, step by step

Here's a step-by-step learning disabilities teacher hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write a learning disabilities teacher job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new learning disabilities teacher
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   The learning disabilities teacher hiring process starts by determining what type of worker you actually need. Certain roles might require a full-time employee, whereas part-time workers or contractors can do others.

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   Hiring the perfect learning disabilities teacher also involves considering the ideal background you'd like them to have. Depending on what industry or field they have experience in, they'll bring different skills to the job. It's also important to consider what levels of seniority and education the job requires and what kind of salary such a candidate would likely demand.

   Here's a comparison of learning disabilities teacher salaries for various roles:

   Type of Learning Disabilities Teacher	Description	Hourly rate
   Learning Disabilities Teacher	Special education teachers work with students who have a wide range of learning, mental, emotional, and physical disabilities. They adapt general education lessons and teach various subjects, such as reading, writing, and math, to students with mild and moderate disabilities... Show more	$13-25
   Special Educator	A special education teacher's role is to facilitate learning for students with disabilities. The responsibilities of a special education teacher typically revolve around identifying the needs of students, devising lesson plans and strategies to meet their needs, developing test structure to assess their learning, and assisting them in areas of difficulties... Show more	$18-36
   Teacher	Being a teacher is one of the most passionate professions, among others. Teachers educate, motivate, and guide every generation of learners to prepare them for the real world... Show more	$15-33

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Professional Development
   • Student Learning
   • Learning Disabilities
   • Public Schools
   • IEPs
   • Student Achievement
   • Instructional Strategies
   • Math
   • Mathematics
   • Autism
   • Educational Programs
   • STARS
   • K-12
   • Language Arts

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   Responsibilities:

   • Lead parent/teacher conferences, write report cards, attend CSE meetings.
   • Work with general education teachers to modify lessons in the areas of math, science, history, and language arts.
   • Develop ABA interventions for students and staff.
   • Improve children's mathematics, reading, and writing skills.
   • Implement IEP goals and curriculum through ABA strategies and methodologies.
   • Serve as the ESE liaison for a team of four teachers.

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3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your learning disabilities teacher job description is one of the best ways to attract top talent. A learning disabilities teacher can vary based on:

   • Location. For example, learning disabilities teachers' average salary in indiana is 53% less than in alaska.
   • Seniority. Entry-level learning disabilities teachers 48% less than senior-level learning disabilities teachers.
   • Certifications. A learning disabilities teacher with certifications usually earns a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for an established firm or a new start-up company can make a big difference in a learning disabilities teacher's salary.

   Average learning disabilities teacher salary

   $39,809yearly

   $19.14 hourly rate

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   Entry-level learning disabilities teacher salary

   $28,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 5, 2025

   Average learning disabilities teacher salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
   1	Massachusetts	$59,399	$29
   2	California	$57,098	$27
   3	New York	$53,952	$26
   4	Oregon	$52,936	$25
   5	New Jersey	$51,003	$25
   6	Washington	$45,485	$22
   7	Connecticut	$44,798	$22
   8	Minnesota	$41,874	$20
   9	Nevada	$38,317	$18
   10	Missouri	$35,134	$17
   11	Michigan	$34,299	$16
   12	Arizona	$33,907	$16
   13	Ohio	$32,097	$15
   14	Florida	$32,074	$15
   15	Montana	$31,925	$15
   16	Colorado	$31,723	$15
   17	North Carolina	$31,172	$15
   18	Texas	$30,917	$15
   19	Virginia	$30,569	$15

   Average learning disabilities teacher salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
   1	Baptist Health Home Care	$57,888	$27.83	3
   2	Boston Public Schools	$54,508	$26.21	46
   3	Teaneck High School	$53,199	$25.58	7
   4	Baptist Health	$52,764	$25.37	1
   5	Rochester City School District	$50,198	$24.13	8
   6	Santa Rosa City Schools	$48,925	$23.52
   7	The Norwich Free Academy	$47,747	$22.96	6
   8	Broome Delaware Tioga BOCES - Practical Nursing Program	$46,551	$22.38
   9	Syracuse University	$45,167	$21.71	3
   10	Springs Charter Schools	$45,034	$21.65
   11	Summit Public Schools	$44,929	$21.60	49
   12	New York City School Construction Authority	$44,640	$21.46
   13	Therapy Source	$43,874	$21.09	23
   14	Think Together	$43,860	$21.09	16
   15	Soliant	$42,952	$20.65
   16	Salem-Keizer Public Schools	$42,724	$20.54	78
   17	Brookline Elementary School	$41,963	$20.17	13
   18	Erie 2-Chautauqua-Cattaraugus BOCES	$41,185	$19.80	8
   19	GST BOCES	$40,814	$19.62
   20	Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools	$40,537	$19.49

4. Writing a learning disabilities teacher job description

   A learning disabilities teacher job description should include a summary of the role, required skills, and a list of responsibilities. It's also good to include a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager. To help get you started, here's an example of a learning disabilities teacher job description:

   Learning disabilities teacher job description example

   Our Teachers bring warmth, patience, and understanding to the classroom every day, encouraging children to learn and grow. They inspire children to be lifelong learners using our nationally recognized curriculum that promotes social, physical, verbal, and cognitive development. Our Teachers are committed to making their center successful and know that creating meaningful relationships with children, families, and their team play a crucial role in that success.
   As a member of our teaching staff, you will:
   
   Create a safe, nurturing environment where children can play and learn Partner with parents with a shared desire to provide the best care and education for their children Support your center's success by partnering with center staff and leadership to achieve goals around enrollment, accreditation, and engagement Cultivate positive relationships with families, teachers, state licensing authorities, community contacts and corporate partners Implement KCE's curriculum in a way that is consistent with the unique needs of each child
   The benefits our career professionals enjoy:
   
   Hiring Range: $15.00 - $18.55 Medical, dental and vision Childcare benefit Paid time off Education assistance and reimbursement Medical expense reimbursement/ Life insurance/Disability benefits/ Health and wellness programs 401(k) savings and investment plan with employer match Qualifications
   
   Required Skills and Experience:
   
   CPR and First Aid Certification or willingness to obtain Active Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential (or willing to obtain) Must be physically able to use a computer with basic proficiency, lift a minimum of 40 pounds, and work indoors or outdoors Must be able to assume postures in low levels to allow physical and visual contact with children, see and hear well enough to keep children safe, and engage in physical activity with children Read, write, understand, and speak English to communicate with children and their parents in English All center staff applicants must meet state specific guidelines for the role Our highest priority has always been to keep our employees, children, families, and communities as safe and healthy as possible. Starting October 18, 2021, we began requiring COVID vaccinations or weekly COVID testing for all unvaccinated employees. We are also subject to state law, local ordinances, and Health Department requirements for child care workers or school staff.
   
   KinderCare Education is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, age, sex, religion, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, military or veteran status, gender identity or expression, or any other basis protected by local, state, or federal law.
   
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5. Post your job

   There are various strategies that you can use to find the right learning disabilities teacher for your business:

   • Consider promoting from within or recruiting from your existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals from friends, family members, and current employees.
   • Attend job fairs at local colleges to find candidates who meet your education requirements.
   • Use social media platforms like LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter to reach potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your learning disabilities teacher job on Zippia to find and attract quality learning disabilities teacher candidates.
   • Use niche websites such as k12jobspot, learn4good, serious teachers, teachingjobs.com.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   To successfully recruit learning disabilities teachers, your first interview needs to engage with candidates to learn about their interest in the role and experience in the field. You can go into more detail about the company, the role, and the responsibilities during follow-up interviews.

   You should also ask about candidates' unique skills and talents to see if they match the ideal candidate profile you developed earlier. Candidates good enough for the next step can complete the technical interview.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new learning disabilities teacher

   Once you've decided on a perfect learning disabilities teacher candidate, it's time to write an offer letter. In addition to salary, it should include benefits and perks available to the employee. Qualified candidates may be considered for other positions, so make sure your offer is competitive. Candidates may wish to negotiate. Once you've settled on the details, formalize your agreement with a contract.

   It's also important to follow up with applicants who do not get the job with an email letting them know that the position is filled.

   After that, you can create an onboarding schedule for a new learning disabilities teacher. Human Resources and the hiring manager should complete Employee Action Forms. Human Resources should also ensure that onboarding paperwork is completed, including I-9s, benefits enrollment, federal and state tax forms, etc., and that new employee files are created.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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