Salary for Kindergarten and Elementary School Special Education Teachers

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Special education teachers working at the kindergarten and elementary school levels conduct assessments and standardized tests to determine the presence and extent of learning disabilities in children. They collaborate with other teachers, parents, and school officials to modify or create curriculum in order to meet the needs of physically or mentally handicapped children, and may focus on teaching independent living skills to the severely disabled. these professionals may create and manage individual education plans (IEPs) for students with varying needs and capabilities in the same classroom. Significant training and graduate education may be required for this position.

A Kindergarten or Elementary School Special Education Teacher will normally get a pay level of $41,020 to $98,480 based on the level of seniority. Special Education Teachers can expect an average pay level of sixty-four thousand seven hundred and ninety dollars each year.

Special Education Teachers have the best average pay in Oregon, where they get an average salary rate of close to $79,070. These employees make the highest salary in Health Care and Social Assistance, which has a compensation of $70,710.

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