Special Education Teachers, Preschool
Teach academic, social, and life skills to preschool-aged 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.
49 alternate job titles:
Autistic Teacher
Behavior Interventionist
Behavioral Interventionist
Blind Teacher
Braille Teacher
Deaf Education Teacher
Deaf Teacher
Early Childhood Special Education Teacher (ECSE Teacher)
Early Childhood Special Educator (EC Special Educator)
Early Intervention Specialist
Early Intervention Teacher
ED Teacher (Emotional Disabilities Teacher)
Educational Intervention Teacher
Emotionally Impaired Teacher
Exceptional Needs Teacher
Exceptional Student Education Teacher (ESE Teacher)
Handicapped Teacher
Hearing Impaired Itinerant Teacher (HI Itinerant Teacher)
Hearing Impaired Teacher
Home Therapy Teacher
Interventionist
Learning Disabled Teacher
Learning Support Teacher
Lip Reading Teacher
Literacy Interventionist
Mentally Impaired Teacher
Mentally Retarded Teacher
Outdoor Educator
Physically Impaired Teacher
Pre-Kindergarten Special Education Teacher (Pre-K Special Education Teacher)
Preschool Intervention Specialist
Preschool Special Education Teacher
Reading Interventionist
Resource Room Teacher
Resource Specialist
Resource Teacher
Self Contained Special Education Teacher
Severe/Profound Mental Handicaps Special Education Teacher
Sign Language Teacher
Special Day Class Teacher
Special Education Paraprofessional
Special Education Preschool Teacher
Special Education Resource Teacher
Special Education Teacher
Special Needs Assistant
Special Needs Teacher
Speech and Hearing Handicapped Teacher
Teacher
Visually Impaired Teacher
Salary Information
Special Education Teachers, Preschool: $62,190 (median) per year.
Starting salary (10th percentile).
Required expreience: Varies by Company
Data source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Daily Tasks & Responsibilities
| Task Description | Category |
|---|---|
| Set up classroom materials or equipment. | General |
| Provide for basic needs of children. | General |
| Encourage students. | General |
| Establish rules or policies governing student behavior. | General |
| Teach others to use technology or equipment. | General |
| Modify teaching methods or materials to accommodate student needs. | General |
| Direct activities of subordinates. | General |
| Plan educational activities. | General |
| Plan experiential learning activities. | General |
| Read to students. | General |
| Teach life skills. | General |
| Distribute instructional or library materials. | General |
| Display student work. | General |
| Prepare reports detailing student activities or performance. | General |
| Assist students with special educational needs. | General |
| Discuss problems or issues with supervisors. | Communication |
| Discuss student progress with parents or guardians. | Communication |
| Develop strategies or programs for students with special needs. | Development |
| Develop instructional objectives. | Development |
| Monitor student behavior, social development, or health. | Development |
| Develop instructional materials. | Development |
| Create technology-based learning materials. | Development |
| Attend training sessions or professional meetings to develop or maintain professional knowledge. | Development |
| Collaborate with other teaching professionals to develop educational programs. | Development |
| Monitor student performance. | Maintenance |
| Maintain inventories of materials, equipment, or products. | Maintenance |
| Maintain student records. | Maintenance |
| Evaluate student work. | Analysis |
| Administer tests to assess educational needs or progress. | Analysis |
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Technology Requirements
| Technology | Description |
|---|---|
| Microsoft Excel | Spreadsheet software |
| Microsoft Office software | Office suite software |
| Microsoft Outlook | Electronic mail software |
| Microsoft PowerPoint | Presentation software |
| Microsoft Word | Word processing software |
| Children's educational software | Computer based training software |
| Drawing software | Graphics or photo imaging software |
| Email software | Electronic mail software |
| Screen magnification software | Device drivers or system software |
| Screen reader software | Device drivers or system software |
| Web browser software | Internet browser software |
| Word processing software | Word processing software |
| American Sign Language Browser | Data base user interface and query software |
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Relevant Certifications
Industry certifications that may be valuable for this career role:
| Certification | Issuing Organization | Practice Test |
|---|---|---|
| Certified Adapted Physical Educator | The National Consortium for Physical Education for Individuals with Disabilities | Not Available |
| Certified Deaf Interpreter | Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf | Not Available |
| National Board Certification - Early Childhood through Young Adulthood - Exceptional Needs Specialist | National Board for Professional Teaching Standards | Not Available |
| National Interpreter Certification | Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf | Not Available |
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