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Life As a Kindergarten or Elementary School Special Education Teacher

Position Description Teach elementary school subjects to educationally and physically handicapped students. Includes teachers who specialize and work with audibly and visually handicapped students and those who teach basic academic and life processes skills to the mentally impaired.

Daily Life Of a Kindergarten or Elementary School Special Education Teacher

  • Administer standardized ability and achievement tests to kindergarten or elementary students with special needs.
  • Prepare, administer, or grade tests or assignments to evaluate students’ progress.
  • Establish and communicate clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects to students.
  • Control the inventory or distribution of classroom equipment, materials, or supplies.
  • Modify the general kindergarten or elementary education curriculum for special-needs students.
  • Encourage students to explore learning opportunities or persevere with challenging tasks to prepare them for later grades.

What Skills Do You Need to Work as a Kindergarten or Elementary School Special Education Teacher?

Below is a list of the skills most Kindergarten or Elementary School Special Education Teachers say are important on the job.

Social Perceptiveness: Being aware of others’ reactions and understanding why they react as they do.

Instructing: Teaching others how to do something.

Learning Strategies: Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate for the situation when learning or teaching new things.

Active Listening: Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.

Service Orientation: Actively looking for ways to help people.

Speaking: Talking to others to convey information effectively.

Types of Kindergarten or Elementary School Special Education Teacher Jobs

  • Braille Teacher
  • Teacher Specialist
  • Severe Emotional Disorders Elementary Teacher (SED Elementary Teacher)
  • Resource Program Teacher
  • Paraeducator

Kindergarten or Elementary School Special Education Teacher Employment Estimates

In the United States, there were 188,900 jobs for Kindergarten or Elementary School Special Education Teacher in 2016. New jobs are being produced at a rate of 7.4% which is above the national average. The Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts 13,900 new jobs for Kindergarten or Elementary School Special Education Teacher by 2026. There will be an estimated 15,000 positions for Kindergarten or Elementary School Special Education Teacher per year.

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The states with the most job growth for Kindergarten or Elementary School Special Education Teacher are Utah, Nevada, and Colorado. Watch out if you plan on working in Vermont, Connecticut, or Maine. These states have the worst job growth for this type of profession.

Do Kindergarten or Elementary School Special Education Teachers Make A Lot Of Money?

Kindergarten or Elementary School Special Education Teachers make between $38,980 and $95,730 a year.

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Kindergarten or Elementary School Special Education Teachers who work in California, District of Columbia, or Connecticut, make the highest salaries.

How much do Kindergarten or Elementary School Special Education Teachers make in each U.S. state?

State Annual Mean Salary
Alabama $49,320
Alaska $72,770
Arizona $44,590
Arkansas $49,740
California $80,370
Colorado $54,500
Connecticut $76,780
Delaware $61,010
District of Columbia $78,830
Florida $60,720
Georgia $55,160
Hawaii $54,000
Idaho $47,990
Illinois $63,740
Indiana $53,570
Iowa $56,300
Kansas $54,340
Kentucky $54,010
Louisiana $50,300
Maine $51,980
Maryland $64,590
Massachusetts $74,470
Michigan $66,820
Minnesota $63,030
Mississippi $46,590
Missouri $54,190
Montana $53,840
Nebraska $57,870
Nevada $53,180
New Hampshire $58,230
New Jersey $70,630
New Mexico $51,050
New York $77,840
North Carolina $47,760
North Dakota $56,660
Ohio $56,180
Oklahoma $42,630
Oregon $76,880
Pennsylvania $66,860
Rhode Island $70,720
South Carolina $56,960
South Dakota $43,760
Tennessee $52,350
Texas $57,770
Utah $46,320
Vermont $63,230
Virginia $66,790
Washington $65,400
West Virginia $42,400
Wisconsin $56,210
Wyoming $60,790

What Tools & Technology do Kindergarten or Elementary School Special Education Teachers Use?

Although they’re not necessarily needed for all jobs, the following technologies are used by many Kindergarten or Elementary School Special Education Teachers:

  • Microsoft Excel
  • Microsoft Word
  • Microsoft Office
  • Microsoft PowerPoint
  • Microsoft Outlook
  • Web browser software
  • Email software
  • Word processing software
  • Screen reader software
  • Children’s educational software
  • Screen magnification software
  • Nuance Dragon NaturallySpeaking
  • Voice activated software
  • Drawing software
  • American Sign Language Browser
  • Individualized Educational Program IEP software

How to Become a Kindergarten or Elementary School Special Education Teacher

What education is needed to be a Kindergarten or Elementary School Special Education Teacher?

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How many years of work experience do I need?

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Kindergarten or Elementary School Special Education Teachers Sector

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The table below shows the approximate number of Kindergarten or Elementary School Special Education Teachers employed by various industries.

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