What does a special education teacher do?

A special education teacher is an educational specialist and teacher who specializes in working with students who suffer from a wide range of disabilities, which are defined under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). 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