Entry Level Salary for Special Education Teachers

The average salary for an entry level Special Education Teacher is $36,350. An experienced Special Education Teacher makes about $59,072 per year.

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. Find more career information.

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  • Special Education Teacher - New Story Schools (OH) - Ashville,OH

    We believe every learner deserves a safe place to grow. At New Story Schools, teams unite academics and therapeutic supports to help students ages 5–21 build skills for life. If collaboration, compassion, and data-informed practice drive you,...

  • Special Education Paraprofessional - The Learning Spectrum - Columbus,OH

    At The Learning Spectrum, we believe every child can grow with the right support. Our teams collaborate across ABA and therapies to build communication, social skills, and confidence—at school and beyond. If you're mission-driven, team-oriented,...

  • Program Manager - Brooksource - Columbus,OH

    The Technical Program Manager role will lead multiple projects from start to finish. You'll work with stakeholders to plan requirements, identify risks, manage project schedules, and communicate clearly with cross-functional partners across...

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