Special education teachers, all other

SOC Code: 25-2059
Also known as:
Autism Tutor, Special Education Preschool Teacher, Special Education Teacher, Special Education Teacher for Adults with Disabilities, Teacher of the Visually Impaired
Median Annual Salary
$67,430
+1.1% growth (2024-2034)
3K
Openings/Year
41K
Current Jobs

What Special education teachers, all other Do

All special education teachers not listed separately.

💰 Salary

$67,430
Median annual wage (2024)

📈 Job Growth

+1.1%
As fast as average

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree
Typical entry-level requirement

🚀 Annual Openings

3K
Projected average per year

Employment Projections (2024-2034)

Current Employment (2024)

41,000

Projected Employment (2034)

41,500

Related Careers

Top Skills Required

Instructing
Active Listening
Speaking
Active Learning
Social Perceptiveness

Daily Tasks & Responsibilities

  • Adapt instructional techniques to the age and skill levels of students.
  • Instruct students, using adapted physical education techniques, to improve physical fitness, gross motor skills, perceptual motor skills, or sports and game achievement.
  • Provide individual or small groups of students with adapted physical education instruction that meets desired physical needs or goals.
  • Provide students positive feedback to encourage them and help them develop an appreciation for physical education.
  • Establish and maintain standards of behavior to create safe, orderly, and effective environments for learning.
  • Provide adapted physical education services to students with intellectual disabilities, autism, traumatic brain injury, orthopedic impairments, or other disabling condition.
  • Assess students' physical progress or needs.
  • Assist in screening or placement of students in adapted physical education programs.
  • Evaluate the motor needs of individual students to determine their need for adapted physical education services.
  • Collaborate with other educational personnel to provide inclusive activities or programs for children with disabilities.

Technology & Tools

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📚 Entry-Level Education

Bachelor's degree
Most common requirement

🎯 Recommended Education

Bachelor's Degree
O*NET recommended level

Degree Programs for Special education teachers, all other

These degree programs can prepare you for a career as a special education teachers, all other:

Special Education and Teaching, General

22,116 degrees awarded • 682 colleges offer this program

Education/Teaching of Individuals with Multiple Disabilities

1,213 degrees awarded • 27 colleges offer this program

Special Education and Teaching, Other

1,070 degrees awarded • 75 colleges offer this program

Education/Teaching of Individuals with Autism

1,002 degrees awarded • 73 colleges offer this program

Education/Teaching of Individuals with Specific Learning Disabilities

398 degrees awarded • 48 colleges offer this program

Education/Teaching of Individuals with Speech or Language Impairments

273 degrees awarded • 11 colleges offer this program

Education/Teaching of Individuals with Emotional Disturbances

134 degrees awarded • 18 colleges offer this program

Education/Teaching of Individuals Who are Developmentally Delayed

125 degrees awarded • 8 colleges offer this program

Best Colleges for Becoming a Special education teachers, all other

Ranked by Repit grade, then by degrees in related programs. These are the top-rated colleges that prepare students to become special education teachers, all other.

# College Location Related Degrees Repit Grade
1 University of Florida Gainesville, FL 143 A
2 Vanderbilt University Nashville, TN 74 A
3 The College of New Jersey Ewing, NJ 130 B+
4 University of Central Florida Orlando, FL 86 B+
5 Clemson University Clemson, SC 59 B+
6 Ball State University Muncie, IN 1,675 B
7 University of West Florida Pensacola, FL 322 B
8 George Mason University Fairfax, VA 302 B
9 University of West Georgia Carrollton, GA 159 B
10 University of Kansas Lawrence, KS 132 B
11 Northern Illinois University Dekalb, IL 112 B
12 University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire Eau Claire, WI 111 B
13 Texas Tech University Lubbock, TX 111 B
14 Arizona State University Campus Immersion Tempe, AZ 107 B
15 Arkansas State University Jonesboro, AR 103 B
16 West Chester University of Pennsylvania West Chester, PA 101 B
17 Western Washington University Bellingham, WA 99 B
18 Touro University New York, NY 98 B
19 The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley Edinburg, TX 91 B
20 Portland State University Portland, OR 87 B

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much do special education teachers, all other make?
The median annual salary for special education teachers, all other is $67,430.
What education do special education teachers, all other need?
Most special education teachers, all other positions require a bachelor's degree. Common degree programs include Special Education and Teaching, General, Education/Teaching of Individuals with Multiple Disabilities, Special Education and Teaching, Other.
Is becoming a special education teachers, all other a good career choice?
Special education teachers, all other is projected to see +1.1% job growth from 2024 to 2034, which is about average for all occupations. With approximately 2,900 job openings expected annually, there are good opportunities for those entering the field.
What are the best colleges for special education teachers, all other?
Top colleges for aspiring special education teachers, all other include University of Florida, Vanderbilt University, The College of New Jersey, University of Central Florida, Clemson University. These schools are ranked based on their Repit grade and the number of graduates in related programs.
What other job titles are similar to special education teachers, all other?
Special education teachers, all other may also be known as: Autism Tutor, Special Education Preschool Teacher, Special Education Teacher, Special Education Teacher for Adults with Disabilities, Teacher of the Visually Impaired, Adapted Fitness Professional, Adapted Physical Activity Specialist, Adapted Physical Education Specialist (APE Specialist), Adapted Physical Education Teacher (Adapted PE Teacher), Adapted Physical Educator, Adaptive Physical Education Specialist (Adaptive PE Specialist), Adaptive Physical Education Teacher (Adaptive PE Teacher), Adaptive Physical Educator, Adaptive Skills Educator, Autism Motor Specialist, Certified Adapted Physical Educator, Certified Adaptive Physical Educator, DAPE Specialist (Developmental Adapted Physical Education Specialist), DAPE Teacher (Developmental Adapted Physical Education Teacher), Developmental Physical Educator. These titles often refer to similar roles with varying responsibilities or specializations.