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Careers / Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School |
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Summary Description |
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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. |
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Sample Job Titles |
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Academic Interventionist |
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Adapted Physical Education Teacher |
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Behavior Specialist |
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Blind Teacher |
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Braille Teacher |
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Cross-Categorical Special Education Teacher |
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Developmentally Delayed Special Education Teacher (DD Special Education Teacher) |
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Early Childhood Special Educator (EC Special Educator) |
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Early Interventionist |
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Elementary School Special Education Teacher |
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Elementary Special Education Teacher |
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Emotional Disabilities Teacher |
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Emotional Support Teacher |
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Evaluator |
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Exceptional Needs Teacher |
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Hearing Impaired Itinerant Teacher (HI Itinerant Teacher) |
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Hearing Impaired Teacher |
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Home Therapy Teacher |
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Inclusion Special Education Teacher |
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Integrated Program Teacher |
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Learning and Behavioral Disabilities Teacher |
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Learning Disabilities Teacher |
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Learning Disabled Teacher |
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Learning Specialist |
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Learning Support Teacher |
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Lip Reading Teacher |
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Math Interventionist |
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Mentally Retarded Teacher |
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Mildly Disabled Student Special Education Teacher |
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Non-Categorical Preschool Teacher |
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Paraprofessional |
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Physically Impaired Teacher |
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Primary Special Education Teacher |
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Primary Special Educator |
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Reading Specialist |
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Resource Program Teacher |
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Resource Room Special Education Teacher |
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Resource Specialist |
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Self Contained Special Education Teacher |
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Severe Emotional Behavioral Disorders Teacher |
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Severe Emotional Disorders Elementary Teacher (SED Elementary Teacher) |
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Severe/Profound Mental Handicaps Special Education Teacher |
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Sign Language Teacher |
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Special Education Administrator |
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Special Education Inclusion Teacher |
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Special Education Kindergarten Teacher |
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Special Education Resource Teacher |
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Special Education Teacher |
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Special Education Teacher of Multi-Handicapped Students |
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Special Needs Teacher |
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Teacher Specialist |
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Job Tasks |
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Instruct special needs students in academic subjects, using a variety of techniques, such as phonetics, multisensory learning, or repetition to reinforce learning and meet students' varying needs.
- Develop strategies or programs for students with special needs.
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Develop or implement strategies to meet the needs of students with a variety of disabilities.
- Develop strategies or programs for students with special needs.
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Develop individual educational plans (IEPs) designed to promote students' educational, physical, or social development.
- Develop strategies or programs for students with special needs.
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Confer with parents, administrators, testing specialists, social workers, or other professionals to develop individual education plans (IEPs).
- Develop strategies or programs for students with special needs.
- Collaborate with other teaching professionals to develop educational programs.
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Maintain accurate and complete student records as required by laws, district policies, or administrative regulations.
- Maintain student records.
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Teach socially acceptable behavior, employing techniques such as behavior modification or positive reinforcement.
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Establish and enforce rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining order among students.
- Establish rules or policies governing student behavior.
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Modify the general kindergarten or elementary education curriculum for special-needs students.
- Modify teaching methods or materials to accommodate student needs.
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Confer with parents, guardians, teachers, counselors, or administrators to resolve students' behavioral or academic problems.
- Discuss problems or issues with supervisors.
- Discuss student progress with parents or guardians.
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Employ special educational strategies or techniques during instruction to improve the development of sensory- and perceptual-motor skills, language, cognition, or memory.
- Develop strategies or programs for students with special needs.
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Monitor teachers or teacher assistants to ensure adherence to special education program requirements.
- Direct activities of subordinates.
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Prepare classrooms with a variety of materials or resources for children to explore, manipulate, or use in learning activities or imaginative play.
- Set up classroom materials or equipment.
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Prepare reports on students and activities as required by administration.
- Prepare reports detailing student activities or performance.
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Meet with parents or guardians to discuss their children's progress, advise them on using community resources, or teach skills for dealing with students' impairments.
- Discuss student progress with parents or guardians.
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Prepare, administer, or grade tests or assignments to evaluate students' progress.
- Administer tests to assess educational needs or progress.
- Prepare tests.
- Evaluate student work.
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Observe and evaluate students' performance, behavior, social development, and physical health.
- Monitor student performance.
- Monitor student behavior, social development, or health.
- Evaluate student work.
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Establish and communicate clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects to students.
- Develop instructional objectives.
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Encourage students to explore learning opportunities or persevere with challenging tasks to prepare them for later grades.
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Provide assistive devices, supportive technology, or assistance accessing facilities, such as restrooms.
- Assist students with special educational needs.
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Instruct students in daily living skills required for independent maintenance and self-sufficiency, such as hygiene, safety, or food preparation.
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Teach students personal development skills, such as goal setting, independence, or self-advocacy.
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Coordinate placement of students with special needs into mainstream classes.
- Develop strategies or programs for students with special needs.
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Interpret the results of standardized tests to determine students' strengths and areas of need.
- Assess educational needs of students.
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Collaborate with other teachers or administrators to develop, evaluate, or revise kindergarten or elementary school programs.
- Collaborate with other teaching professionals to develop educational programs.
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Confer with other staff members to plan or schedule lessons promoting learning, following approved curricula.
- Collaborate with other teaching professionals to develop educational programs.
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Guide or counsel students with adjustment problems, academic problems, or special academic interests.
- Advise students on academic or career matters.
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Plan or conduct activities for a balanced program of instruction, demonstration, and work time that provides students with opportunities to observe, question, and investigate.
- Plan educational activities.
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Organize and display students' work in a manner appropriate for their perceptual skills.
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Prepare objectives, outlines, or other materials for courses of study following curriculum guidelines or school or state requirements.
- Develop instructional objectives.
- Develop instructional materials.
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Prepare assignments for teacher assistants or volunteers.
- Develop instructional materials.
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Present information in audio-visual or interactive formats, using computers, televisions, audio-visual aids, or other equipment, materials, or technologies.
- Create technology-based learning materials.
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Instruct and monitor students in the use and care of equipment or materials to prevent injuries and damage.
- Monitor student performance.
- Teach others to use technology or equipment.
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Administer standardized ability and achievement tests to kindergarten or elementary students with special needs.
- Administer tests to assess educational needs or progress.
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Attend professional meetings, educational conferences, or teacher training workshops to maintain or improve professional competence.
- Attend training sessions or professional meetings to develop or maintain professional knowledge.
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Organize and supervise games or other recreational activities to promote physical, mental, or social development.
- Plan educational activities.
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Visit schools to tutor students with sensory impairments or to consult with teachers regarding students' special needs.
- Tutor students who need extra assistance.
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Interpret or transcribe classroom materials into Braille or sign language.
- Modify teaching methods or materials to accommodate student needs.
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Control the inventory or distribution of classroom equipment, materials, or supplies.
- Maintain inventories of materials, equipment, or products.
- Distribute instructional or library materials.
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Plan or supervise experiential learning activities, such as class projects, field trips, demonstrations, or visits by guest speakers.
- Plan experiential learning activities.
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Perform administrative duties, such as assisting in school libraries, hall or cafeteria monitoring, or bus loading or unloading.
- Supervise school or student activities.
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Work Activities |
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Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships —
Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time. |
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Scheduling Work and Activities —
Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others. |
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Developing Objectives and Strategies —
Establishing long-range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to achieve them. |
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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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Documenting/Recording Information —
Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form. |
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Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work —
Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work. |
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Training and Teaching Others —
Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or training programs or classes, and teaching or instructing others. |
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Assisting and Caring for Others —
Providing personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other personal care to others such as coworkers, customers, or patients. |
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Interacting With Computers —
Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information. |
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Coaching and Developing Others —
Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherwise helping others to improve their knowledge or skills. |
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Making Decisions and Solving Problems —
Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems. |
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Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge —
Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job. |
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Communicating with Persons Outside Organization —
Communicating with people outside the organization, representing the organization to customers, the public, government, and other external sources. This information can be exchanged in person, in writing, or by telephone or e-mail. |
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Getting Information —
Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources. |
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Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards —
Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards. |
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Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others —
Handling complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts, or otherwise negotiating with others. |
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Analyzing Data or Information —
Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by breaking down information or data into separate parts. |
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Performing Administrative Activities —
Performing day-to-day administrative tasks such as maintaining information files and processing paperwork. |
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Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others —
Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used. |
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Thinking Creatively —
Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products, including artistic contributions. |
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Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates —
Providing guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance standards and monitoring performance. |
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Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others —
Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks. |
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Developing and Building Teams —
Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team members. |
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Performing for or Working Directly with the Public —
Performing for people or dealing directly with the public. This includes serving customers in restaurants and stores, and receiving clients or guests. |
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Processing Information —
Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying information or data. |
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Provide Consultation and Advice to Others —
Providing guidance and expert advice to management or other groups on technical, systems-, or process-related topics. |
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Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings —
Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems. |
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Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People —
Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people. |
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Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events —
Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events. |
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Performing General Physical Activities —
Performing physical activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling of materials. |
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Handling and Moving Objects —
Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials, and manipulating things. |
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Staffing Organizational Units —
Recruiting, interviewing, selecting, hiring, and promoting employees in an organization. |
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Nature of the Work |
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Working Conditions |
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Interesting Fact |
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Before his successful music career, Jon Bon Jovi once worked at Burger King. |
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