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 - $46 per hour - Supplemental Health Care - Columbus,OH

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  • 2026 - 27 SPECIAL NEEDS PRE SCHOOL TEACHER - Columbus City Schools - Columbus,OH

    Columbus City Schools is currently accepting applications for our anticipated teacher needs for the 2026-27 school year. A comprehensive list of positions and in-depth job descriptions will be posted here in late winter/early spring of 2026. ABOUT US...

  • Child Care Summer Teacher School Age - Bright Horizons Family Solutions - Columbus,OH

    Grow your teaching career with Bright Horizons, where you can make a meaningful impact on children's lives every day. Learn from early education experts while having the opportunity to pursue a CDA or college degree at no cost. Experience...

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