What is a special education curriculum specialist and how to become one

Key steps to become a special education curriculum specialist

1. Explore special education curriculum specialist education requirements

   Most common special education curriculum specialist degrees

   Bachelor's

   58.6 %

   Master's

   20.7 %

   High School Diploma

   6.9 %

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2. Start to develop specific special education curriculum specialist skills

   Skills	Percentages
   Instructional Support	28.29%
   Instructional Strategies	28.26%
   Technical Assistance	18.95%
   Curriculum Development	17.00%
   Classroom Observations	4.19%

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3. Complete relevant special education curriculum specialist training and internships

   Accountants spend an average of 2-4 years on post-employment, on-the-job training. New special education curriculum specialists 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 special education curriculum specialist based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real special education curriculum specialist resumes.

4. Research special education curriculum specialist duties and responsibilities

   • Assist in maintaining DOD certification and assist in achieving and retaining national accreditation.
   • Develop and cultivate positive center and family relationships; plan, team, and implement ARD goals/objectives into early childhood curriculum.
   • Perform a variety of support activities relate to behavior management and classroom instruction of special education students.

5. Apply for special education curriculum specialist jobs

   Now it's time to start searching for a special education curriculum specialist 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