Special Education Teachers, Preschool

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Special Education Teachers, Preschool

What they do

Teach academic, social, and life skills to preschool-aged students with learning, emotional, or physical disabilities. Includes teachers who specialize and work with students who are blind or have visual impairments; students who are deaf or have hearing impairments; and students with intellectual disabilities.

Also Called: Early Childhood Special Education Teacher (ECSE Teacher), Early Intervention Teacher, Exceptional Student Education Teacher (ESE Teacher), Handicapped Teacher, Preschool Special Education Teacher, Resource Teacher, Severe/Profound Mental Handicaps Special Education Teacher, Special Education Resource Teacher, Special Education Teacher, Teacher, Early Childhood Special Education Teacher (ECSE Teacher), Early Intervention Teacher, Exceptional Student Education Teacher (ESE Teacher), Handicapped Teacher, Preschool Special Education Teacher, Resource Teacher, Severe/Profound Mental Handicaps Special Education Teacher, Special Education Resource Teacher, Special Education Teacher, Teacher

$41,250
Starting Salary (2023)
$65,270
Median Salary (2023)
1.9%
Projected Job Growth
24,850
Employment (2022)

Typical Tasks

Develop or implement strategies to meet the needs of students with a variety of disabilities.
Employ special educational strategies or techniques during instruction to improve the development of sensory- and perceptual-motor skills, language, cognition, or memory.
Observe and evaluate students' performance, behavior, social development, and physical health.
Teach socially acceptable behavior, employing techniques such as behavior modification or positive reinforcement.
Confer with parents, guardians, teachers, counselors, or administrators to resolve students' behavioral or academic problems.

A day in the life

What kind of work is this?

Social
Working with people
Artistic
Conceptual, Creative Work
Investigative
Studying, Research based work

What personality traits do you need to succeed?

Integrity
Adaptability/Flexibility
Self-Control
Achievement/Effort
Dependability
Cooperation

What key skills are needed for this job?

Speaking
Active Listening
Critical Thinking
Social Perceptiveness
Reading Comprehension
Writing

Expected Knowledge

English Language
Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
Education and Training
Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects.
Psychology
Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, personality, and interests; learning and motivation; psychological research methods; and the assessment and treatment of behavioral and affective disorders.

Common Activities

Getting Information
Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
Assisting and Caring for Others
Providing personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other personal care to others such as coworkers, customers, or patients.
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.

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