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Earnings Potential
Special education taechers who worked primarily in preschool, kindergarten, and elementary schools earned a median annual income of $46,360 in 2006; middle school special education teachers earned $47,650 and secondary special education teachers earned $48,330, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Special Education Facts at a Glance
Special education is a branch of the education degree that allows for prospective teachers to gain knowledge about teaching in general while focusing more concentrated hours on special needs students. In the current educational environment, special education students can often be taught in the mainstream classroom and/or in a separate special education class. Therefore, it is essential for a special education teacher to be able to govern a mainstream classroom while integrating special needs students, as well as being able to govern a classroom full of special needs students.
Examples/Details of Work
The demand for special education teachers is increasing, and focusing on special education makes prospective teachers extremely marketable. Special education teachres can work at the preschool, kindergarten, elementary, middle school, or high school levels. Related occupations include school psychologists, social workers, and speech pathologists. Obtainable Degrees
Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctoral degrees in special education are available. All 50 states and the District of Columbia require special education taechers to be licensed. Looking for textbooks to jumpstart your education or learn more about your career field? Simply want to brush up on current events or even purchase a lazy beach read for your summer vacation? Try Books For All Occasions
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