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Career Profiles in Special Education

While many people entering the field of special education become classroom teachers, there is a great variety of career paths available in the field. These profiles provide details about the typical responsibilities, preparation required, personal qualities, job outlook and advancement, and sources of additional information for many of the career choices in special education.

Adapted Physical Education Teacher
Art Therapist
Early Childhood Special Educator
Educational Audiologist
Educational Diagnostician
Interpreter for the Hearing-Impaired
Music Therapist
Occupational Therapist
Paraeducator
Physical Therapist
School Counselor
School Nurse
School Psychologist
School Social Worker
Special Education Administrator
Special Education Teacher
Speech-Language Pathologist
Technology Specialist
Therapeutic Recreation Specialist

 


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