Director of Special Education
Plan, direct, or coordinate the academic, administrative, or auxiliary activities of kindergarten, elementary, or secondary schools.
At a Glance
Director of Special Education. Top skills: Individualized Education Programs (IEP), Special Education, Life Skills Development.
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Parent Occupation (O*NET)
Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary
Median Wage
$104,070/yr
Growth (2024-34)
-1.5%
Education
Master's degree
Skills & Requirements
Specialized Skills (13)
Individualized Education Programs (IEP)
Special Education
Life Skills Development
Financial Statements
Hearing Disorders
Learning Disabilities
Language Acquisition
Sexual Harassment Awareness
Nursing
Finance
Autism Spectrum Disorders
Circuit Breakers
Gifted Education
Common Skills (11)
Management
Supervision
Team Building
Teaching
Administrative Functions
Budgeting
Leadership
Scheduling
Collaboration
Certifications (2)
Teaching Certificate
Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA)
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