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U.S. Dept. of Labor code 25-2056.00Market Standard — pending BLS/OEWS enrichment

Special Education Teachers, Elementary School

Teach academic, social, and life skills to elementary school 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.

What this job is about

Support and enhance the learning experience of students with disabilities.

What this work involves, step by step

AI can help most with the planning, drafting, and paperwork below — not the hands-on parts.

  1. 1

    Assess student needs

    Observe and evaluate students' performance and behavior to identify their individual needs.

  2. 2

    Develop IEPs

    Confer with parents and professionals to create individualized educational plans for students.

  3. 3

    Implement teaching strategies

    Instruct students using various techniques to accommodate their learning styles and disabilities.

  4. 4

    Maintain records

    Keep accurate and complete student records as required by laws and district policies.

  5. 5

    Collaborate with staff

    Work with other teachers to plan lessons and ensure adherence to special education requirements.

Tools used in this work
Microsoft ExcelMicrosoft Office softwareMicrosoft OutlookMicrosoft PowerPointMicrosoft Word

Free — no credit card required. 200 messages included.