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What is a special education teacher for grades and how to become one

Updated January 8, 2025
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Quoted experts
Dr. Diana Jones,
Dr. Christian Wilkens Ph.D.
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There is more than meets the eye when it comes to being a special education teacher for grades. For example, did you know that they make an average of $24.31 an hour? That's $50,555 a year! Between 2018 and 2028, the career is expected to grow 4% and produce 20,600 job opportunities across the U.S.

What general advice would you give to a special education teacher for grades?

Dr. Diana JonesDr. Diana Jones LinkedIn profile

Chair, Department of Kinesiology, Anderson University

General advice: I would encourage graduates to find a mentor who can guide them in their careers, stay on top of the latest technology, not be too hard on themselves, be flexible, be team players, be present, and care about their students.
ScoreSpecial Education Teacher For GradesUS Average
Salary
3.9

Avg. Salary $50,555

Avg. Salary $59,228

Stability level
9.1

Growth rate 4%

Growth rate 0.3%

Diversity
5.9
Race

American Indian and Alaska Native 0.37%

Asian 3.59%

Black or African American 9.21%

Hispanic or Latino 11.43%

Unknown 3.95%

White 71.44%

Gender

female 82.00%

male 18.00%

Age - 42
Race

American Indian and Alaska Native 3.00%

Asian 7.00%

Black or African American 14.00%

Hispanic or Latino 19.00%

White 57.00%

Gender

female 47.00%

male 53.00%

Age - 42
Stress level
9.1

Stress level is very high

7.1 - high

Complexity level
8.6

Complexity level is advanced

7 - challenging

Work life balance
5.5

Work life balance is fair

6.4 - fair

Special education teacher for grades career paths

Key steps to become a special education teacher for grades

  1. Explore special education teacher for grades education requirements

    Most common special education teacher for grades degrees

    Bachelor's

    62.5 %

    Master's

    32.2 %

    Associate

    3.6 %
  2. Start to develop specific special education teacher for grades skills

    SkillsPercentages
    Classroom Management18.32%
    Math7.98%
    Mathematics6.96%
    Autism5.32%
    Learning Styles4.86%
  3. Research special education teacher for grades duties and responsibilities

    • Lead the data team with interpreting results, including NWEA and other benchmark assessments.
    • Analyze data collaboratively and independently in daily math department meetings.
    • Plan and implement differentiated lessons align with math and science curriculum.
    • Develop, document and facilitate IEP meetings, collaborate with support services and relate service providers.
  4. Prepare your special education teacher for grades resume

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  5. Apply for special education teacher for grades jobs

    Now it's time to start searching for a special education teacher for grades 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

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Average special education teacher for grades salary

The average special education teacher for grades salary in the United States is $50,555 per year or $24 per hour. Special education teacher for grades salaries range between $39,000 and $65,000 per year.

Average special education teacher for grades salary
$50,555 Yearly
$24.31 hourly

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Special education teacher for grades reviews

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A zippia user wrote a review on Jan 2023
Pros

The kids light up my days.

Cons

The demand and low pay. Teachers have families, too.


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A zippia user wrote a review on Aug 2022
Pros

You got to work with learners who will love you unconditionally. It gives a great satisfaction to be able to help them. I love learners with Special Needs and I am a Mom of one.

Cons

I can't say, maybe because there is none.


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A zippia user wrote a review on Mar 2022
Pros

Kids, teaching lessons, co-teachers, hours, weekends off, salary, holidays off, summers off, paid sick and personal days

Cons

Administration, observations, being told what to teach and HOW to teach it, expecting us to participate in things we might not want to or have the time for, staff meetings with no substance


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Updated January 8, 2025

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