Middle School Special Education Teachers

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Teach middle school subjects to students with educational or physical disabilities.

Middle School Special Education Teachers work with middle school students who have a wide range of physical, mental, or emotional disabilities. With students who have mild or moderate disabilities, they make sure that lessons and teaching strategies are modified to meet students' needs. With students who have severe disabilities, they teach the students independent living skills and basic literacy, along with communication and math.

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Education & Training	Bachelor's degree is typically required.
Related Programs (Current training programs available)	Education/Teaching of Individuals in Early Childhood Special Education Programs Education/Teaching of Individuals with Autism Education/Teaching of Individuals with Emotional Disturbances Education/Teaching of Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities Education/Teaching of Individuals with Specific Learning Disabilities Special Education and Teaching, General Special Education and Teaching, Other
On the Job	Work Activities Collaborate with other teaching professionals to develop educational programs. Discuss problems or issues with supervisors. Assist students with special educational needs. Apply multiple teaching methods. Teach life skills. Teach others to use technology or equipment. Teach vocational courses. Tutor students who need extra assistance. Create technology-based learning materials. Document lesson plans.
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