Special Education Teachers, Elementary School

SOC Code: 25-2056

Special Education Teachers, Elementary Schools instruct students with disabilities in academic subjects, using a variety of techniques, such as phonetics, multisensory learning, or repetition to reinforce learning and meet students' varying needs. This career typically requires considerable preparation (2-4 years). With an AI-proof score of 99.4/100, this role has high resilience to automation. Key skills include Learning Strategies, Instructing, Social Perceptiveness.

AI-Proof Score: 99.4Very High
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Median Salary

$64,270

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Job Growth

N/A

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Training Time

Considerable preparation (2-4 years)

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Job Zone

Zone 4 / 5

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Training Cost

~$40,000

Key Skills

  • Learning Strategies
  • Instructing
  • Social Perceptiveness
  • Speaking
  • Active Listening
  • Reading Comprehension
  • Critical Thinking

Common Tasks

  • Instruct students with disabilities in academic subjects, using a variety of techniques, such as phonetics, multisensory learning, or repetition to reinforce learning and meet students' varying needs.
  • Develop or implement strategies to meet the needs of students with a variety of disabilities.
  • Teach socially acceptable behavior, employing techniques such as behavior modification or positive reinforcement.
  • Modify the general elementary education curriculum for students with disabilities.
  • Maintain accurate and complete student records as required by laws, district policies, or administrative regulations.

Why AI-Proof?

  • Requires hands-on physical presence and dexterity
  • Demands human empathy, judgment, and trust
  • Operates in unpredictable, variable environments
  • Social and regulatory barriers to full automation