According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics the estimated mean annual wage for a special education teacher as of May 2008 was as follows.
It depends on what state you live in, and whether it is a private or a public school system.
Special education teachers can advance to become supervisors or administrators. They also may earn advanced degrees and become instructors in colleges that prepare others to teach special education. In some school systems, highly experienced teachers can become mentors to less experienced teachers.
The only degree you put after your name is a doctorate and not a MA. His abbreviated term for his degree is not recognized as a proper form. I have a doctorate and a MA plus 3 teaching credentials and only use the Dr with my name. This is my 39th year of teaching.
Masters & Bachelors Degree.
First of you must get a degree in education. If you have a bachelor degree already...you can get certified or a masters in education
Education that goes beyond the completion of a bachelor's degree. Typically a masters.
One of the most rapidly growing fields in education is special education. Special education involves the ability to work with disabled students. If you want to have plenty of options after college, then maybe you should consider being a special education teacher. There are many openings for this position at schools throughout the United States.
The average Special Education Teacher in the United States makes about $25,000 to $37,000 a year. (payscale, 2017)
There are colleges and universities do offer a major in special education.
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics the estimated mean annual wage for a special education teacher as of May 2008 was, $53,540.
The best classes to take in order to become a special education teacher include early childhood education and child development classes.
Go to university to get your Bachelors and Masters degrees in Education. Love learning.