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Special Education Teachers, Elementary School

Special Education Teachers, Elementary School

Overview

Teach academic, social, and life skills to elementary school students with learning, emotional, or physical disabilities. Includes teachers who specialize and work with students who are blind or have visual impairments; students who are deaf or have hearing impairments; and students with intellectual disabilities.

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Technology Skills
Technology
Example
Hot Technology
Computer based training software
Scientific Learning Fast ForWord
Data base user interface and query software
Individualized Educational Program IEP software
Device drivers or system software
The vOICe Learning Edition
Electronic mail software
Microsoft Outlook
Graphics or photo imaging software
Drawing software
Internet browser software
Web browser software
Office suite software
Microsoft Office
Presentation software
Microsoft PowerPoint
Spreadsheet software
Microsoft Excel
Voice recognition software
Voice activated software
Word processing software
Microsoft Word
Tools Used
Tool
Example
Arts and crafts equipment and accessories and supplies
Water tables
Audio and visual presentation and composing equipment
Overhead data projectors
Clinical nutrition
Enteral feeding equipment
Computer Equipment and Accessories
Alternative computer keyboards
Consumer electronics
Compact disk CD players
Emergency and field medical services products
Emergency first aid kits
Independent living aids for the physically challenged
Braille writers
Measuring and observing and testing instruments
Talking thermometers
Medical facility products
Motorized scooters
Office and desk accessories
Pencil compasses
Office machines and their supplies and accessories
Laminating equipment
Patient care and treatment products and supplies
Oral suction tubes
Photographic or filming or video equipment
Document cameras
Physical and occupational therapy and rehabilitation products
Pegboards
Toys and games
Science activity kits
Detailed Work Activities

Administer tests to assess educational needs or progress.

Attend training sessions or professional meetings to develop or maintain professional knowledge.

Collaborate with other teaching professionals to develop educational programs.

Develop strategies or programs for students with special needs.

Encourage students.

Develop instructional objectives.

Establish rules or policies governing student behavior.

Advise students on academic or career matters.

Monitor student performance.

Teach others to use technology or equipment.

Teach life skills.

Assess educational needs of students.

Maintain student records.

Discuss student progress with parents or guardians.

Modify teaching methods or materials to accommodate student needs.

Direct activities of subordinates.

Monitor student behavior, social development, or health.

Evaluate student work.

Display student work.

Plan educational activities.

Plan experiential learning activities.

Set up classroom materials or equipment.

Develop instructional materials.

Prepare tests.

Assist students with special educational needs.

Majors
Major
Special Education and Teaching