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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.

Sample of reported job titles:
Emotional Disabilities Teacher, Hearing Impaired Itinerant Teacher (HI Itinerant Teacher), Learning Support Teacher, Resource Program Teacher, Severe Emotional Disorders Elementary Teacher (SED Elementary Teacher), Special Education Inclusion Teacher, Special Education Resource Teacher, Special Education Teacher

Occupation-Specific Information

Tasks

  • Administer standardized ability and achievement tests to elementary students with special needs.
  • Attend professional meetings, educational conferences, or teacher training workshops to maintain or improve professional competence.
  • Collaborate with other teachers or administrators to develop, evaluate, or revise elementary school programs.
  • Confer with other staff members to plan or schedule lessons promoting learning, following approved curricula.
  • Confer with parents, administrators, testing specialists, social workers, or other professionals to develop individual educational plans (IEPs) designed to promote students' educational, physical, or social development.

Technology Skills

  • Computer based training software:Children's educational software
    ,    EasyCBM
    ,    Rethink Ed
    ,    Scientific Learning Fast ForWord
  • Data base user interface and query software:American Sign Language Browser
    ,    Individualized Educational Program IEP software
  • Device drivers or system software:Screen magnification software
    ,    Screen reader software
    ,    Synapse outSPOKEN
    ,    The vOICe Learning Edition
  • Electronic mail software:Email software
    ,    Microsoft Outlook
  • Graphics or photo imaging software:Drawing software

Occupational Requirements

Detailed Work Activities

  • Administer tests to assess educational needs or progress.
  • Advise students on academic or career matters.
  • Assess educational needs of students.
  • Assist students with special educational needs.
  • Attend training sessions or professional meetings to develop or maintain professional knowledge.
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