What is a rehabilitation teacher and how to become one

Key steps to become a rehabilitation teacher

1. Explore rehabilitation teacher education requirements

   Most common rehabilitation teacher degrees

   Bachelor's

   66.2 %

   Master's

   24.3 %

   Associate

   5.4 %

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2. Start to develop specific rehabilitation teacher skills

   Skills	Percentages
   Rehabilitation	30.56%
   Mental Health	22.11%
   Adaptive	13.36%
   Rehabilitation Services	9.15%
   Vocational Rehabilitation	5.89%

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3. Complete relevant rehabilitation teacher training and internships

   Accountants spend an average of 3-6 months on post-employment, on-the-job training. New rehabilitation teachers learn the skills and techniques required for their job and employer during this time. The chart below shows how long it takes to gain competency as a rehabilitation teacher based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real rehabilitation teacher resumes.

4. Research rehabilitation teacher duties and responsibilities

   • Provide PSR services to clients with mental illness in order to help them achieve the highest standard of living possible.
   • Order and deliver adaptive equipment.
   • Assist visually impair clients in learning to utilize adaptive techniques and technology in order to function independently.
   • Coordinate instruction with other professionals within the facility for the proper coordination of the rehabilitation plan for the individual.

5. Apply for rehabilitation teacher jobs

   Now it's time to start searching for a rehabilitation teacher job. Consider the tips below for a successful job search:

   1. Browse job boards for relevant postings
   2. Consult your professional network
   3. Reach out to companies you're interested in working for directly
   4. Watch out for job scams