Special Education Teachers work with a wide range of students that have mental, emotional, learning and physical disabilities. They typically teach basic subjects such as math, reading, writing, and also help their students develop social skills.
Special Education Teachers are responsible for assessing their student’s skills, adapting lessons to meet their student’s needs, and preparing them to transition from grade to grade. They also meet with parents, counselors, teachers, and administrators to discuss student progress and whether specialized education is needed.
Special Education Teacher responsibilities may include:
Students with disabilities need extra attention to prepare them for the world. In order to provide their students with the tools they will need, a skilled Special Education Teacher will:
To secure a position as a Special Education Teacher, candidates will need at least a Bachelor’s in special education and sometimes even a Master’s Degree. In addition, they will need to acquire a teaching license as well as completing a special education exam.
START INTERVIEW NOW START INTERVIEW NOWWhat would you do if you encountered a parent who was upset about their child’s performance in school?
Why did you decide to go into education? More specifically, why did you want to become a Special Education Teacher?
Describe a way you solved a problem with a difficult student.
Can you tell me what the IEP process is and its component parts? Can you detail what is needed for each portion?
Do you have experience working with ESL students?
What is one piece of tough feedback about your teaching that you've been given? How did you respond and implement that feedback?