How to hire a special education itinerant teacher

How to hire a special education itinerant teacher, step by step

Here's a step-by-step special education itinerant 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 special education itinerant teacher job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new special education itinerant teacher
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   First, determine the employments status of the special education itinerant teacher you need to hire. Certain special education itinerant teacher roles might require a full-time employee, whereas others can be done by part-time workers or contractors.

   Determine employee vs contractor status

   Is the person you're thinking of hiring a US citizen or green card holder?

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   A special education itinerant teacher's background is also an important factor in determining whether they'll be a good fit for the position. For example, special education itinerant teachers from different industries or fields will have radically different experiences and will bring different viewpoints to the role. You also need to consider the candidate's previous level of experience to make sure they'll be comfortable with the job's level of seniority.

   This list presents special education itinerant teacher salaries for various positions.

   Type of Special Education Itinerant Teacher	Description	Hourly rate
   Special Education Itinerant 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	$23-53
   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
   Day Care Teacher	A Daycare Teacher is a professional who educates young children and toddlers with lessons and daily activities. Daycare Teachers perform various tasks that include grading student assignments and worksheets, encouraging good manners and positive behavior, and stimulating students intellectually using different learning methods such as games and stories... Show more	$10-20

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Autism
   • Early Intervention
   • OT
   • Behavior Analysis
   • ABA
   • IEP Direct
   • Public Schools
   • IFSP
   • Developmental Delays
   • Children Ages
   • Applied Behavior Analysis
   • Family Service Plan
   • Classroom Management
   • Direct Services

   Check all skills

   Responsibilities:

   • Work in collaboration with a team of PTs, OTs, and SLPs to achieve educational goals.
   • Direct teaching of ABA programs to EI and CPSE children with Autism/PDD in the home and preschool setting.
   • Use ABA discrete trial training with children on the autism spectrum in home-base setting
   • Attend IFSP and CPSE meetings to advocate for special education services for students.
   • Provide instruction to students with a diversity of special needs: autism, emotional disturbance, developmental delays.
   • Plan and implement programs design to address IFSP goals while developing socialization and language skills.

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3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your special education itinerant teacher job description is a great way to entice the best and brightest candidates. A special education itinerant teacher salary can vary based on several factors:

   • Location. For example, special education itinerant teachers' average salary in montana is 52% less than in maryland.
   • Seniority. Entry-level special education itinerant teachers earn 56% less than senior-level special education itinerant teachers.
   • Certifications. A special education itinerant teacher with a few certifications under their belt will likely demand a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for a prestigious company or an exciting start-up can make a huge difference in a special education itinerant teacher's salary.

   Average special education itinerant teacher salary

   $74,109yearly

   $35.63 hourly rate

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   Entry-level special education itinerant teacher salary

   $49,000 yearly salary

   Updated January 20, 2026

   Average special education itinerant teacher salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
   1	New York	$93,198	$45
   2	California	$86,454	$42
   3	Texas	$75,175	$36
   4	Arizona	$63,767	$31
   5	Colorado	$59,869	$29

   Average special education itinerant teacher salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
   1	Bronx House	$81,819	$39.34
   2	All About Kids Childcare Franchise	$77,016	$37.03	2
   3	Summit Educational Group	$75,806	$36.45	12
   4	Brea Olinda Unified School District	$75,314	$36.21	4
   5	Clovis Municipal School District	$70,511	$33.90	8
   6	St. Mary's Health Care System	$69,136	$33.24	4
   7	Fairfield-Suisun Unified School District	$67,094	$32.26	24
   8	All My Children Daycare & Nursery School	$66,814	$32.12
   9	TheraCare	$65,119	$31.31	4
   10	Hayward Unified School District	$61,530	$29.58
   11	Denver Public Schools	$57,315	$27.56	56
   12	Buffalo Hearing & Speech Center	$55,409	$26.64	18
   13	Bank Street College of Education	$54,806	$26.35	15
   14	Las Virgenes Unified School District	$53,883	$25.91
   15	Glendale Unified School District	$48,953	$23.54	26
   16	Queen's College	$47,799	$22.98
   17	Erie 2-Chautauqua-Cattaraugus BOCES	$46,566	$22.39	10

4. Writing a special education itinerant teacher job description

   A special education itinerant 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. Below, you can find an example of a special education itinerant teacher job description:

   Special education itinerant teacher job description example

   SUMMARY DESCRIPTION:
   
   At the direction of the principal, assists teachers by performing a variety of tasks that promote student learning and well-being. Works individually and in small groups to reinforce instruction, monitor performance, and support learning. This position also performs a variety of instructional and classroom management supports, as well as related clerical tasks to support teachers and other professional staff in all classrooms or learning environments.
   
   CERTIFICATE LICENSE:
   
   None.
   
   KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, and ABILITIES:
   
   Knowledge of child development, instructional strategies and practices applicable to assignment, and instructional goals and policies of Montgomery County Public Schools. Ability to assist with implementation of the instructional program and to participate in monitoring and ensuring appropriate student behavior. Ability to exhibit patient behavior and to work effectively with children, young adults, and staff members. Ability to follow written and verbal instructions and to perform all required tasks. Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing. Ability to read/write/speak English. Ability to interact with and support students with special needs. Knowledge of standard desktop computer hardware and software such as MS Office products and database software. Knowledge of and the ability to meet the seven core competencies of the Supporting Services Professional Growth System (SSPGS).
   
   EDUCATION, TRAINING, and EXPERIENCE:
   
   These requirements are in order of preference. 1. AA degree, required. Bachelor s degree preferred. College course work should include a minimum of nine credit-hours related to education field such as behavior management, instructional strategies, and one year experience working with students in structured educational (or academic) situations preferred. Or: If no related education course work, then two to four years experience working with children and adolescents required. I.e. working in a structured setting such as a daycare, pre-school, etc. required. 2. Or at least 48 college credits and two years of experience in an education related field including preschool, adult day program, after school program, extended day, or school/non-school based departments, etc. 3. Or two years of experience in an education related field including nursery school, adult day program, after school program, extended day, or school/non-school based departments, etc., and successful completion of the ParaPro Assessment with a qualifying score of 455 or higher is required. I.e. Opportunity for current supporting services employees 4. Any combinations of applicable education, training, and experience which provide the knowledge, abilities, and skills necessary to perform effectively in the position may be considered.

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5. Post your job

   To find special education itinerant teachers for your business, try out a few different recruiting strategies:

   • Consider internal talent. One of the most important talent pools for any company is its current employees.
   • Ask for referrals. Reach out to friends, family members, and your current work to ask if they know any special education itinerant teachers they would recommend.
   • Recruit at local colleges. Attend job fairs at local colleges to recruit entry-level special education itinerant teachers with the right educational background.
   • Social media platforms. LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter have more than 3.5 billion users, and they're a great place for company branding and reaching potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your special education itinerant teacher job on Zippia to find and recruit special education itinerant teacher candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   Your first interview with special education itinerant teacher candidates should focus on their interest in the role and background experience. As the hiring process goes on, you can learn more about how they'd fit into the company culture in later rounds of interviews.

   Remember to include a few questions that allow candidates to expand on their strengths in their own words. Asking about their unique skills might reveal things you'd miss otherwise. At this point, good candidates can move on to 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 special education itinerant teacher

   Once you have selected a candidate for the special education itinerant teacher position, it is time to create an offer letter. In addition to salary, the offer letter should include details about benefits and perks that are available to the employee. Ensuring your offer is competitive is vital, as qualified candidates may be considering other job opportunities. The candidate may wish to negotiate the terms of the offer, and it is important to be open to discussion and reach a mutually beneficial agreement. After the offer has been accepted, it is a good idea to formalize the agreement with a contract.

   It's also good etiquette to follow up with applicants who don't get the job by sending them an email letting them know that the position has been filled.

   After that, you can create an onboarding schedule for a new special education itinerant 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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