Special Education Teacher Salary in the United States

Special Education Teacher Salary

How much does a Special Education Teacher make in the United States? The average Special Education Teacher salary in the United States is $56,353 as of April 27, 2020, but the range typically falls between $43,743 and $68,973. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target. 

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25% $43,743 10% $32,263 90% $80,463 75% $68,973 $56,353 50%(Median)
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Job Description for Special Education Teacher

Special Education Teacher instructs special education students in a classroom setting. Prepares lesson plans and instructional materials designed to meet needs of individual students. Being a Special Education Teacher evaluates and monitors student's performance and may implement therapeutic programs for students. Requires a bachelor's degree. Additionally, Special Education Teacher typically reports to the principal. The Special Education Teacher gains exposure to some of the complex tasks within the job function. Occasionally directed in several aspects of the work. To be a Special Education Teacher typically requires 2 to 4 years of related experience. (Copyright 2020 Salary.com)... View full job description

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BRIGHT HORIZONS FAMILY SOLTN
Bright Horizons Family Solutions Inc. provides child care and early education, back-up care, and educational advisory services for employers and families. The company operates through three segments: Full Service Center-Based Child Care, Back-Up Care, and Educational Advisory Services. The Full Service Center-Based Chi... More
Fiscal Year Ended in 2018
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Special Education Teacher Pay Difference by Location

City, State Compared to national average
City, State San Francisco, CA Compared to national average
+ 25.3%
City, State Washington, DC Compared to national average
+ 10.7%
City, State Miami, FL Compared to national average
-2.7%
City, State Chicago, IL Compared to national average
+ 6.0%
City, State Boston, MA Compared to national average
+ 12.9%
City, State New York, NY Compared to national average
+ 21.0%
City, State Dallas, TX Compared to national average
-1.0%

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Skills associated with Special Education Teacher: Academic Focus: K-12, Student Information Systems (SIS), Children's Activities, Parent Conferences ...More

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