Is being a special education primary teacher a good fit for you?
Teaches primary school children with learning, emotional or physical disabilities. Builds their academic, social and life skills.
What the work involves
- Teaches students with disabilities school subjects using methods like phonics, hands-on learning and repetition.
- Plans and uses ways to meet the needs of students with many kinds of disability.
- Changes the regular primary school curriculum for students with disabilities.
- Teaches positive behaviour using methods like rewards and encouragement.
The interests that suit it
People in this work tend to be helping, curious and creative. Here is how much each of the six kinds of interest comes into it.
How much training it needs
Degree required. Usually a degree, sometimes more study after. Rules differ from country to country, so check locally before you commit.
Find out if it fits you
Answer quick questions about what you like doing and what keeps you going. We match you with roles from over 900 kinds of work, and you can see if a special education primary teacher is one of yours.
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