What Can I Do With a Degree in Early Childhood/Special Education (Birth - 2nd)?

There are an increasing number of teaching positions open in New York and other states. The number of positions varies depending upon the geographical area, and the type of certification held by the candidate. To investigate the possibility of openings in your certification area(s), click here.

• 1st to 6th grade childhood/special education teacher
  
• Community Orgs.: Red Cross, YMCA etc.
  
• Bookstore owner
  
• Children's book author
  
• Textbook editor
  
• Day care professional
  
• Post secondary educational professor
  
• Private school teacher
  
• Adoption counselor
  
• Camp counselor
  
• Special education teacher
  
• Human service agency educator

Required Skills

• Strong verbal, written & communication skills
  
• Enthusiasm & energy
  
• Ability to work with diverse personalities
  
• Program planning
  
• Organizational abilities
  
• Record-keeping skills
  
• Ability to work under pressure
  
• Motivational skills
  
• Creativity
  
• Problem solving
  
• Decision making skills
  
• Research skills
  

Average Annual Salary

$35,930
(National Association of Colleges and Employers, Salary Survey: 2006-2007)

Sources of Information

National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education
Special Education Teachers -- Occupational Outlook Handbook
Teachers-Middle and Secondary -- Occupational Outlook Handbook
Teachers and Adult Literacy and Remedial and Self-Enrichment Education -- Occupational Outlook Handbook
National Educator's Association Tomorrow's Teachers

Education Associations

National Education Association
American Federation of Teachers
University of the State of New York State Education Dept.

New York State Associations
NYS Education Department Office for Teaching InitiativesNYS Office for Teaching initiativesNYS School Counselor AssociationNew York State Teacher CentersNew York State United Teachers (NYSUT)

Education Job Web Sites

Openings in different certification areasNational Clearinghouse for Professions in Special EducationTeaching JobsTeachers-net Job CenterK-12 Jobs.comABC Teaching JobsTeachers-Teachers.comTeachNYCPrivate School Jobs

Certification and Licensing Information

Information about Licensing and certification for teachers