2006-10-27 02:56:12 · 9 answers · asked by ? 3 in Education & Reference ➔ Special Education
If you are interested in working with school-age children, there are teaching positions that vary widely depending upon the types and severity of the disability/ies of the child. Some teachers work with children who have learning disabilities, while others focus exclusively on severe behavioral challenges, for example.
Occupational and physical therapists (in both schools and hospitals) might provide services to both children and adults, focusing on generally more physically disabiling conditions and issues.
The Department of Vocational Rehabilitation works with students with disabilities who are about to leave high school as well as adults with disabilities to help them integrate into their community, find a job, use transportation, etc.
If you like infants and toddlers, county Birth - Three programs provide services to our youngest with disabilities.
Speech/language therapists work in both school and clinical settings, with students as well as adults, working articulation issues as well as the development and use of language and communication.
School Psychologists often oversee special education services in schools, conduct evaluations and testing for students, run IEP team meetings, counsel students, and assist teachers and families in working with children with disabilities.
In the school, teachers and speech/language therapists are often paid according to the local salary schedule. Teachers make from the mid-twenties (starting) to over fifty thousand (veteran staff) per year. School psychologists often make somewhat more than a teacher as they are usually on a longer contract.
I hope those ideas are helpful for you as you consider a career working with special needs children or adults. It is very rewarding!
2006-10-27 10:55:36 · answer #1 · answered by run_becky_run 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I started on a voluntary basis whilst studying at college. I am now a special needs mentor on a salary of £18k. I started as a 1:1 and slowly acquired more training and courses to get where I am. The wage varied, from £6.00 an hour to £7.50 an hour, plus expenses. This went up to £14k once I was taken on full time.
2006-10-27 03:09:51 · answer #2 · answered by Old Man of Coniston!. 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
if you go into a teaching position the salary is the same as a regular ed. teacher (at least in GA) based on degree and years of experience; an aide's job is usually the same also; check the website of your local school board; under human resources you should find the answers you need; if not, call the human resources office; someone there will be glad to help you;
2006-10-27 03:10:34 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
It depends if you want to work with children or Adults...
Theres a few Special needs schools.. I know someone who works in one.. who really loves their job...
Its so rewarding... and your on a salary..
GO FOR IT!!
2006-10-27 03:29:17 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Have a look at www.prospects.ac.uk - it will give you job descriptions, what you are expected to do, salary range, related jobs, qualifications needed, etc, it goes into a lot of detail, I have found it very helpful.
2006-10-27 03:21:02 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
You have a rather bizarre attitude, and the simple fact is if your application does not contain the required information, your form will not be sent (if done online) or it will be tossed (if mailed) and you will have wasted your time. What is your problem with confirming your identity to a potential employer. So many people rant on about "illegal immigrants", but when required to provide a basic piece of information to confirm their identity, seem to regard it as an "invasion of privacy" or similar. Good luck, my friend
2016-05-22 00:35:00 · answer #6 · answered by Clararose 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
anything form a creche worker to a sports development worker outreach worker, care assistant, managers. salary wise £18k + depending on qualification
2006-10-27 02:59:49 · answer #7 · answered by Quintus T 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
work at a special school my sister goes to one even if ur school nurse u leave at same time as kids and its pretty good money to
im only 13 so if this advice is crap dont think im a dumb 30yr old
2006-10-27 11:33:58 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
omg jobs are going begging from teachers to therapist. go to the us deptartment of labor website. you can learn about these careers and pay ranges for your state.
www.doleta.gov and explore look for americas job bank as well for the same info.
2006-10-27 13:12:07 · answer #9 · answered by CCC 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋