What do special education teachers do?

Although most teaching unions negotiate eight-hour work schedules for teachers, it is not uncommon for special education teachers to work well beyond this standard. The following is an example of a typical day in the life of a special education teacher. Hour 1: Arrive at school one hour before students arrive. read more

Special education teachers are patient, understanding educators dedicated to giving each individual student the tools and guidance needed to help them maximize success. A small number of special education teachers work with students with severe cognitive, emotional, or physical disabilities. read more

What Special Education Teachers Do. Special education teachers work with students who have a wide range of learning, mental, emotional, and physical disabilities. They adapt general education lessons and teach various subjects, such as reading, writing, and math, to students with mild and moderate disabilities. read more