Principals, teachers,
counselors, and even school psychologists closely monitor
progress information to ensure that every school and
student stays on
track to achieve the learning objectives.
Special education teachers typically do the following: • Assess
students skills to determine their needs and to develop teaching plans • Adapt lessons to meet the needs of
students • Develop Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) for each
student • Plan, organize, and assign activities that are specific to each
students abilities • Teach and mentor
students as a class, in small groups, and one - on - one • Implement IEPs, assess
students» performance, and
track their
progress • Update IEPs throughout the school year to reflect
students»
progress and goals • Discuss
students»
progress with parents, teachers,
counselors, and administrators • Supervise and mentor teacher assistants who work with
students with disabilities • Prepare and help
students transition from grade to grade and after graduation Special education teachers in public schools are required to have at least a bachelor's degree and a state - issued certification or license Most states require a degree specifically in special education.