Careers: Master of Education in Special Education

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In general, graduates of the special education master’s degree program work as intervention specialists (teachers) in various K-12 education settings, including schools, hospitals, vocational training facilities, and other institutions providing educational services for individuals with disabilities. Some graduates of the special education program work as advocates and/or case managers for social agencies.

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Teach academic, social, and life skills to elementary school students with learning, emotional, or physical disabilities. Includes teachers who specialize and work with students who are blind or have visual impairments; students who are deaf or have hearing impairments; and students with intellectual disabilities.

Median Wage

$64,910

Projected Growth

-1%

Wage Range

Senior Level	$103,430
Mid Level	$64,910
Entry Level	$47,710

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Emotional Disabilities Teacher
Hearing Impaired Itinerant Teacher (HI Itinerant Teacher)
Learning Support Teacher
Resource Program Teacher
Severe Emotional Disorders Elementary Teacher (SED Elementary Teacher)
Special Education Inclusion Teacher
Special Education Resource Teacher
Special Education Teacher

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Teach academic, social, and life skills to kindergarten students with learning, emotional, or physical disabilities. Includes teachers who specialize and work with students who are blind or have visual impairments; students who are deaf or have hearing impairments; and students with intellectual disabilities.

Median Wage

$64,910

Projected Growth

-1%

Wage Range

Senior Level	$103,430
Mid Level	$64,910
Entry Level	$47,710

Related Careers

Emotional Disabilities Teacher
Hearing Impaired Itinerant Teacher (HI Itinerant Teacher)
Learning Support Teacher
Resource Program Teacher
Special Education Inclusion Teacher
Special Education Resource Teacher

Job Sectors

Teach academic, social, and life skills to middle school students with learning, emotional, or physical disabilities. Includes teachers who specialize and work with students who are blind or have visual impairments; students who are deaf or have hearing impairments; and students with intellectual disabilities.

Median Wage

$66,600

Projected Growth

-1%

Wage Range

Senior Level	$105,320
Mid Level	$66,600
Entry Level	$48,140

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Exceptional Children Teacher (EC Teacher)
Exceptional Student Education Teacher (ESE Teacher)
Inclusion Teacher
Intervention Specialist
Learning Support Teacher
Middle School Special Education Teacher
Self-Contained Special Education Teacher
Special Education Resource Teacher
Teacher

Job Sectors

Education and Training
English Language
Psychology
Customer and Personal Service
Mathematics

Teach academic, social, and life skills to secondary school students with learning, emotional, or physical disabilities. Includes teachers who specialize and work with students who are blind or have visual impairments; students who are deaf or have hearing impairments; and students with intellectual disabilities.

Median Wage

$66,620

Projected Growth

-1%

Wage Range

Senior Level	$107,230
Mid Level	$66,620
Entry Level	$47,950

Related Careers

Career and Transition Teacher
High School Special Education Teacher
Interrelated Special Education Teacher
Learning Disabilities Special Education Teacher (LD Special Education Teacher)
Learning Support Teacher
Resource Teacher
Special Day Class Teacher (SDC Teacher)
Special Education Resource Teacher
Special Education Teacher
Teacher

Job Sectors

English Language
Education and Training
Computers and Electronics
Mathematics
Customer and Personal Service

Provide individualized physical education instruction or services to children, youth, or adults with exceptional physical needs due to gross motor developmental delays or other impairments.

Median Wage

$67,190

Projected Growth

1-2%

Wage Range

Senior Level	$114,360
Mid Level	$67,190
Entry Level	$43,530

Related Careers

Adapted Physical Activity Specialist
Adapted Physical Education Specialist (APE Specialist)
Adapted Physical Education Teacher (Adapted PE Teacher)
Adapted Physical Educator
Certified Adapted Physical Educator
DAPE Specialist (Developmental Adapted Physical Education Specialist)
DAPE Teacher (Developmental Adapted Physical Education Teacher)

Job Sectors

Education and Training
Psychology
English Language
Therapy and Counseling
Customer and Personal Service

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By the numbers

"Special Education Teachers with a master's degree on average earn 24 percent higher wages than bachelor's degree holders."

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics

"45 states and Washington D.C. experienced special education teacher shortages in the 2020-21 school year, either in specific grades/special education areas or statewide. Furthermore, Ohio reported a statewide shortage of special education teachers in all grades from Pre-K to Grade 12 during the 2020-21 school year."

U.S. Department of Education

"The median annual salary for special education teachers is $61,030"

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics

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