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Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten

Teach academic, social, and life skills to kindergarten 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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Job Zone Four: Considerable Preparation Needed

Most of these occupations require a four-year bachelor's degree, but some do not.

A considerable amount of work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is needed for these occupations. For example, an accountant must complete four years of college and work for several years in accounting to be considered qualified.

Employees in these occupations usually need several years of work-related experience, on-the-job training, and/or vocational training.

Many of these occupations involve coordinating, supervising, managing, or training others. Examples include real estate brokers, sales managers, database administrators, graphic designers, conservation scientists, art directors, and cost estimators.

Technology Skills

Electronic mail software

  • Email software
  • Microsoft Outlook

Computer based training software

  • Children's educational software
  • EasyCBM
  • Rethink Ed
  • Scientific Learning Fast ForWord

Device drivers or system software

  • Screen magnification software
  • Screen reader software
  • Synapse outSPOKEN
Tools and Equipment

Braille devices for the physically challenged

  • Braille label makers
  • Braille note-taking systems
  • Braille rulers
  • Braille writers

Scanners

  • Computer data input scanners
  • Computer voice input devices
  • Reading pens

Computer mouse

  • Eye controlled computer mouse equipment
  • Foot operated computer mouse equipment
  • Trackballs

Adaptive communication switches for the physically challenged

  • Jellybean switches
Detailed Work Activities
  • Collaborate with other teaching professionals to develop educational programs.
  • Develop strategies or programs for students with special needs.
  • Administer tests to assess educational needs or progress.
  • Develop instructional materials.
  • Discuss student progress with parents or guardians.
  • Evaluate student work.
  • Modify teaching methods or materials to accommodate student needs.
  • Monitor student performance.
  • Assist students with special educational needs.
  • Attend training sessions or professional meetings to develop or maintain professional knowledge.
Work Styles
Empathy
100

A tendency to show concern for others and be sensitive to others' needs and feelings at work.

Cooperation
94

A tendency to be pleasant, helpful, and willing to assist others at work.

Dependability

Related Occupations

  • Special Education Teachers, Elementary School
  • Special Education Teachers, Middle School
  • Special Education Teachers, Preschool
  • Special Education Teachers, Secondary School
  • Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors
  • Teaching Assistants, Special Education
  • Adapted Physical Education Specialists
  • Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education
  • Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education
  • Tutors
  • Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education
  • Education Teachers, Postsecondary
  • Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education
  • School Psychologists
  • Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education

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  • Academic Interventionist
  • Adapted Physical Education Teacher
  • Behavior Specialist
  • Blind Teacher
  • Braille Teacher
  • Cross-Categorical Special Education Teacher
  • Developmentally Delayed Special Education Teacher (DD Special Education Teacher)
  • Early Interventionist
  • Emotional Disabilities Teacher
  • Emotional Support Teacher
  • Exceptional Needs Teacher
  • Hearing Impaired Itinerant Teacher (HI Itinerant Teacher)
  • Hearing Impaired Teacher
  • Home Therapy Teacher
  • Inclusion Special Education Teacher
  • Integrated Program Teacher
  • Learning and Behavioral Disabilities Teacher
  • Learning Disabilities Teacher
  • Learning Disabled Teacher
  • Learning Specialist
  • Learning Support Teacher
  • Lip Reading Teacher
  • Mentally Retarded Teacher
  • Mildly Disabled Student Special Education Teacher
  • Multi-Handicapped Students Special Education Teacher
  • Physically Impaired Teacher
  • Primary Special Education Teacher
  • Primary Special Educator
  • Profound Mental Handicaps Special Education Teacher
  • Reading Specialist
  • Resource Program Teacher
  • Resource Room Special Education Teacher
  • Resource Specialist
  • Self Contained Special Education Teacher
  • Severe Emotional Behavioral Disorders Teacher
  • Severe Mental Handicaps Special Education Teacher
  • Sign Language Teacher
  • Special Education Inclusion Teacher
  • Special Education Kindergarten Teacher
  • Special Education Resource Teacher
  • Special Needs Teacher
Reference

O*NET in-it

This page includes information from the O*NET Career Exploration Tools by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA). Used under the O*NET Tools Developer License. O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA. Beesla has modified all or some of this information. USDOL/ETA has not approved, endorsed, or tested these modifications.

  • The vOICe Learning Edition
  • Voice recognition software

    • goQ WordQ
    • Nuance Dragon NaturallySpeaking
    • Voice activated software

    Data base user interface and query software

    • American Sign Language Browser
    • Individualized Educational Program IEP software

    Spreadsheet software

    • Microsoft Excel

    Graphics or photo imaging software

    • Drawing software

    Office suite software

    • Microsoft Office software

    Word processing software

    • Microsoft Word

    Internet browser software

    • Web browser software

    Presentation software

    • Microsoft PowerPoint
  • Sound switches
  • Touch screen monitors

    • Interactive whiteboards
    • Wireless touch screen monitors

    Game pads or joy sticks

    • Head operated joysticks
    • Mouth operated joysticks

    Sand or water tables or activity centers

    • Sand tables
    • Water tables

    Handicraft tools or materials or equipment for the physically challenged

    • Adaptive paint brushes
    • Adaptive scissors

    Desktop calculator

    • Large display calculators
    • Talking calculators

    Page turners for the physically challenged

    • Page turners

    Wheelchairs

    • Powered wheelchairs

    Mobile medical services first aid kits

    • Emergency first aid kits

    Balance or gross motor equipment

    • Play structures

    Photocopiers

    • Photocopying equipment

    Canes

    • Laser canes

    Pointers

    • Optical pointing devices

    Assistive listening devices

    • FM amplification systems

    Laminators

    • Laminating equipment

    Voice synthesizers for the physically challenged

    • Voice output devices

    Board games

    • Educational board games

    Enteral feeding administration sets

    • Enteral feeding equipment

    Notebook computer

    • Laptop computers

    Compasses

    • Pencil compasses

    Handheld thermometer

    • Talking thermometers

    Standers or standing cages or standing aids

    • Standing aids

    Digital cameras

    • Compact digital cameras

    Therapeutic pegboards or activity boards

    • Pegboards

    Puzzles

    • Educational puzzles

    Laser printers

    • Computer laser printers

    Hearing aid

    • Hearing aid devices

    Compact disk players or recorders

    • Compact disk CD players

    Medical or surgical suction tubing and connectors

    • Oral suction tubes

    Digital voice recorders

    • Digital audio recorders

    Building blocks

    • Toy block sets

    Patient scooters

    • Motorized scooters

    Walkers or rollators

    • Walkers

    Letter or symbol boards for the physically challenged

    • Portable communication boards

    Keyboards

    • Alternative computer keyboards

    Desktop computer

    • Desktop computers

    Overhead projectors

    • Overhead data projectors

    Telecommunication devices TDD or teletypewriters TTY for the physically challenged

    • Telecommunication devices TDD

    Document camera

    • Document cameras

    Personal computer

    • Personal computers

    Childrens science kits

    • Science activity kits

    Binocular light compound microscopes

    • Optical compound microscopes
  • Create technology-based learning materials.
  • Develop instructional objectives.
  • Direct activities of subordinates.
  • Discuss problems or issues with supervisors.
  • Display student work.
  • Distribute instructional or library materials.
  • Establish rules or policies governing student behavior.
  • Maintain inventories of materials, equipment, or products.
  • Maintain student records.
  • Monitor student behavior, social development, or health.
  • Plan educational activities.
  • Plan experiential learning activities.
  • Prepare tests.
  • Set up classroom materials or equipment.
  • Supervise school or student activities.
  • Teach life skills.
  • Teach others to use technology or equipment.
  • Tutor students who need extra assistance.
  • 88

    A tendency to be reliable, responsible, and consistent in meeting work-related obligations.

    Optimism
    86

    A tendency to exhibit a positive attitude and positive emotions at work, even under difficult circumstances.

    Sincerity
    82

    A tendency to be genuine and sincere in interactions with others at work, without concern for personal gain or self-interest.

    Self-Control
    81

    A tendency to remain calm and composed and to manage emotions effectively in response to criticism or difficult situations at work.

    Social Orientation
    78

    A tendency to seek out, enjoy, and be energized by social interaction at work.

    Integrity
    75

    A tendency to be honest and ethical at work.

    Perseverance
    75

    A tendency to exhibit determination and resolve to perform or complete tasks in the face of difficult circumstances or obstacles at work.

    Stress Tolerance
    75

    A tendency to cope and function effectively in stressful situations at work.

    Adaptability
    74

    A tendency to be open to and comfortable with change, new experiences, or ideas at work.

    Attention to Detail
    72

    A tendency to be detail-oriented, organized, and thorough in completing work.

    Achievement Orientation
    61

    A tendency to establish and maintain personally challenging work-related goals, set high work-related standards, and exert high effort toward meeting those goals and standards.

    Cautiousness
    57

    A tendency to be careful, deliberate, and risk-avoidant when making work-related decisions or doing work.

    Initiative
    57

    A tendency to be proactive and take on extra responsibilities and tasks that may fall outside of one's required work role.

    Tolerance for Ambiguity
    55

    A tendency to be comfortable with ambiguity and uncertainty at work.

    Innovation
    53

    A tendency to be inventive, to be imaginative, and to adopt new perspectives on ways to accomplish work.

    Humility
    52

    A tendency to be modest and humble when interacting with others at work.

    Self-Confidence
    52

    A tendency to believe in one's work-related capabilities and ability to control one's work-related outcomes.

    Intellectual Curiosity
    47

    A tendency to seek out and acquire new work-related knowledge and obtain a deep understanding of work-related subjects.

    Leadership Orientation
    41

    A tendency to lead, take charge, offer opinions, and provide direction at work.

  • Career/Technical Education Teachers, Middle School
  • Instructional Coordinators
  • Teaching Assistants, Preschool, Elementary, Middle, and Secondary School, Except Special Education
  • Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors
  • Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare