Special Education Teacher
Job in
Boise, Ada County, Idaho, 83708, USA
Listed on 2026-07-06
Listing for:
GRAND CANYON UNIVERSITY
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-07-06
Job specializations:
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Education / Teaching
Special Education Teacher, Special Needs / Learning Disabilities
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Overview
Special education teachers work with students with exceptionalities, preparing them for success using specialized teaching methods and assistive technologies.
What Does a Special Education Teacher Do?Special education teachers tailor their support to their students’ capabilities and unique ways of learning, working collaboratively with educators and families to develop and implement Individualized Education Programs (IEPs).
- Adapt lessons to individual students in class, small groups, and one‑on‑one settings.
- Assess and evaluate each student’s skills and abilities while creating their IEP.
- Communicate regularly with parents and/or guardians to discuss progress and IEP changes.
- Mentor and supervise teaching assistants or paraprofessionals who support students.
- Help students develop basic life skills that transfer outside the classroom for greater independence.
- High‑school diploma and completion of prerequisite courses such as psychology, child development or American Sign Language.
- Bachelor’s degree in special education or a related field; specialization in special education preferred.
- Student teaching experience supervised by a certified special educator.
- State‑issued teaching license or certification; requirements vary by state and by public/private school setting.
- Optional board certification (e.g., NASET BCSE) for further professional development.
- Graduate degree (MEd or higher) enables advanced roles or leadership positions.
- Patience and empathy
- Interpersonal communication
- Flexibility and adaptability
- Knowledge of special education laws and IEPs
- Assessment and technological proficiency
- Behavior management
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. (2025, Aug. 28). Special Education Teachers. Occupational Outlook Handbook. Retrieved January 2026.
- The earnings referenced were reported by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), Special Education Teachers, as of May 2024, retrieved January 2026.
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. (2025, Aug. 28). Work Environment. Occupational Outlook Handbook. Retrieved January 2026.
- COVID‑19 has adversely affected the global economy and data from 2020 to 2023 may be atypical.”
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