Special education teachers teach children of primary through to secondary school age to develop social, physical, emotional and intellectual skills. They work with individual students and groups.
Work is in classrooms or the wider school environment.
Suited for caring people who are interested in the wellbeing of others. Good listening and communication skills and an understanding of psychology and human behaviour are helpful.
A Bachelor of Education with a major in Special Education is required.
Those with previous qualifications can specialise in this field by completing postgraduate qualifications.
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