Salary Breakdown
Special Education Teachers, Preschool
Average
$48,710
ANNUAL
Entry Level
$29,200
ANNUAL
Mid Level
$48,180
ANNUAL
Expert Level
$72,120
ANNUAL
Projected Jobs
Special Education Teachers, Preschool
320
Projected job openings through 2030
Sample Career Roadmap
Special Education Teachers, Preschool
Supporting Programs
Special Education Teachers, Preschool
Top Expected Tasks
Special Education Teachers, Preschool
01
Employ special educational strategies or techniques during instruction to improve the development of sensory- and perceptual-motor skills, language, cognition, or memory.
02
Teach socially acceptable behavior, employing techniques such as behavior modification or positive reinforcement.
03
Communicate nonverbally with children to provide them with comfort, encouragement, or positive reinforcement.
04
Teach basic skills, such as color, shape, number and letter recognition, personal hygiene, or social skills, to preschool students with special needs.
05
Develop individual educational plans (IEPs) designed to promote students' educational, physical, or social development.
06
Confer with parents, administrators, testing specialists, social workers, or other professionals to develop individual education plans (IEPs).
07
Teach students personal development skills, such as goal setting, independence, or self-advocacy.
08
Develop or implement strategies to meet the needs of students with a variety of disabilities.
09
Observe and evaluate students' performance, behavior, social development, and physical health.
10
Instruct and monitor students in the use and care of equipment or materials to prevent injuries and damage.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Special Education Teachers, Preschool
Common knowledge, skills & abilities needed to get a foot in the door.
KNOWLEDGE
English Language
KNOWLEDGE
Education and Training
KNOWLEDGE
Psychology
KNOWLEDGE
Public Safety and Security
KNOWLEDGE
Therapy and Counseling
SKILL
Speaking
SKILL
Active Listening
SKILL
Critical Thinking
SKILL
Reading Comprehension
SKILL
Social Perceptiveness
ABILITY
Oral Expression
ABILITY
Oral Comprehension
ABILITY
Problem Sensitivity
ABILITY
Speech Clarity
ABILITY
Written Comprehension
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