{"id":10202,"date":"2022-10-13T10:44:15","date_gmt":"2022-10-13T14:44:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.goodwin.edu\/enews\/?p=10202"},"modified":"2024-12-17T10:08:06","modified_gmt":"2024-12-17T15:08:06","slug":"how-to-become-special-education-teacher","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.goodwin.edu\/enews\/how-to-become-special-education-teacher\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Become a Special Education Teacher in Connecticut"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Special education teachers play an essential role in our educational system. They carry out both meaningful and highly respected work. Special education teachers work with students facing mild to severe emotional, learning, mental, and physical disabilities.<\/p>\n<p>On a daily basis, special education teachers are responsible for:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Assessing students\u2019 needs, performance, and progress<\/li>\n<li>Adapting lessons to student abilities<\/li>\n<li>Creating Individualized Education Plans (IEPs)<\/li>\n<li>Preparing students for academic and life transitions<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If you\u2019re wondering how to become a special education teacher in Connecticut, you are in the right place. Below we discuss the steps you should complete in the process, and the state standards you should consider before starting your student-centered career.<\/p>\n<h2>National Requirements for Special Education Instructors<\/h2>\n<p>Although many special education teaching certifications and licensure requirements vary by state, nationally, all public-school teachers must have at least a bachelor\u2019s degree. They must also be licensed in the state and specific grade level they intend to instruct.<\/p>\n<p>Special education teachers in private schools are also required to have a<a href=\"https:\/\/www.bls.gov\/ooh\/education-training-and-library\/special-education-teachers.htm#tab-4\"> minimum of a bachelor\u2019s degree<\/a>; however, a state-issued certification may not be needed.<\/p>\n<p>Generally, prospective teachers in both public and private institutions must complete a student teaching program to gain experience instructing in the classroom. They must also complete a background check and pass a teaching certification test.<\/p>\n<p>Many states also require a master\u2019s degree to be considered fully certified.<\/p>\n<h2>From Nationwide to New England: Advancing Your Career Through ARC<\/h2>\n<p>For those who already have a bachelor\u2019s degree, Alternative Route to Certification (ARC) programs are available in every state and provide bachelor\u2019s degree holders instructional courses on topics like child development, education, and teaching methods. Upon completion of the Alternative Route to Certification, prospective teachers obtain their master\u2019s degree and full certification.<\/p>\n<p>Specifically, Connecticut\u2019s intensive Alternative Route to Certification program is designed for professionals looking for a career switch to the state\u2019s public school system.<\/p>\n<p>Those enrolled in Connecticut\u2019s ARC program must have academic or professional experience in a critical state-shortage area, and they attend ARC classes in the summer and on the weekends.<\/p>\n<h2>Connecticut Requirements for Special Education Teachers<\/h2>\n<p>As stated by the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nationsreportcard.gov\/profiles\/stateprofile\">National Center for Education Statistics<\/a>, special education students make up more than 12% of the state\u2019s student population in Connecticut.<\/p>\n<p>Consequently, the Connecticut State Department of Education and its <a href=\"https:\/\/portal.ct.gov\/SDE\/Special-Education\/Bureau-of-Special-Education\">Bureau of Special Education<\/a> employ an estimated 5,370 special education teachers.<\/p>\n<p>Prospective special education instructors seeking certification in Connecticut must complete a minimum of a 36-hour program with content containing fieldwork and required core subjects in:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The growth and development of exceptional children<\/li>\n<li>Children with disabilities<\/li>\n<li>Gifted children<\/li>\n<li>Children who may require special education and<\/li>\n<li>Working with special needs children in a neurotypical classroom<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Connecticut\u2019s Department of Education posted a <a href=\"https:\/\/portal.ct.gov\/SDE\/Certification\/Approved-Courses-for-Special-Education\">pre-approved list<\/a> of courses that meet the above requirements. If a student has previously participated in a class that is not on the pre-approved list, they may submit their course description and syllabus for review.<\/p>\n<h2>Advancing Your Special Education Career<\/h2>\n<p>Many special education teachers choose to enroll in continuing education courses or a master\u2019s degree program, in order to maintain certification and advance their career. A master\u2019s degree in Education covers advanced topics, theory, and practice for special education teachers looking to develop their skills and techniques in the classroom.<\/p>\n<p>The Master\u2019s in Education (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.goodwin.edu\/majors\/med\/\">M.Ed.<\/a>) degree at Goodwin University, for example, trains current and future special education teachers in the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.goodwin.edu\/glossary\/universal-design-for-learning\">Universal Design for Learning<\/a> framework. The curriculum focuses on reducing and removing cognitive, intellectual, organizational, and physical barriers to students\u2019 success.<\/p>\n<p>Goodwin\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.goodwin.edu\/majors\/med\/curriculum\">M.Ed. curriculum<\/a> covers compelling courses in effective learning environments, contemporary issues in urban education, instructional coaching, and more.<\/p>\n<p>The investment in graduate education often pays off for teachers&nbsp;&mdash; and is a top reason many teachers go on to pursue a master\u2019s degree. According to the <a href=\"http:\/\/teachercontracts.conncan.org\/questions\/salary\">CONNCAN Teacher Database<\/a>, teachers with a master\u2019s degree makes $4,000 more annually, on average, than teachers with only a bachelor\u2019s degree.<\/p>\n<h2>A Flexible Platform for Your Future Profession<\/h2>\n<p>You may be worried about balancing a master\u2019s degree with your current schedule or career. You may be concerned about the time commitment to complete an M.Ed. degree program.<\/p>\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.goodwin.edu\/majors\/med\/flexibility\">flexible M.Ed. coursework<\/a> is a joint program offered by Goodwin University and the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bridgeport.edu\/academics\/programs\/education-med\/\">University of Bridgeport<\/a>. Among an inclusive cohort, courses are delivered <strong>entirely online<\/strong>&nbsp;&mdash; so students can earn their degree on their schedule.<\/p>\n<p>Fit for those with family responsibilities and students working full-time, Goodwin\u2019s M.Ed. program can be completed <strong>part-time, in as few as 12 months.<\/strong><\/p>\n<h2>Special Education Teacher To-Dos<\/h2>\n<p>M.Ed. admission requirements differ per program and institution. However, Goodwin University is career-focused and all about convenience&nbsp;&mdash; and you can complete your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.goodwin.edu\/files\/docs\/catalogs\/2021-2022-catalog.pdf#page=79\">M.Ed. requirements<\/a> in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.goodwin.edu\/majors\/med\/admission-requirements\">under ten simple steps!<\/a><\/p>\n<p><em>The added Goodwin advantage for approaching M.Ed. graduate students?<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>The University\u2019s Teaching Leadership program does <strong>not<\/strong> require GRE scores for admission!<\/em><\/p>\n<h2>Special Education: Career Sectors &amp; Compensation<\/h2>\n<p>Special education instruction is <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bls.gov\/ooh\/education-training-and-library\/special-education-teachers.htm#tab-6\">estimated to increase by eight percent<\/a> from 2020 to 2030, with <strong>38,600 openings projected each year<\/strong> over the decade.<\/p>\n<p>Special education teachers can find well-paying careers instructing <a href=\"https:\/\/cloudfront.careeronestop.org\/Toolkit\/Careers\/Occupations\/occupation-profile.aspx?keyword=Special%20Education%20Teachers,%20Preschool&amp;onetcode=25205100&amp;location=UNITED%20STATES&amp;lang=en\">preschool<\/a> students, children in <a href=\"https:\/\/cloudfront.careeronestop.org\/Toolkit\/Careers\/Occupations\/occupation-profile.aspx?keyword=Special%20Education%20Teachers,%20Kindergarten&amp;onetcode=25205500&amp;location=UNITED%20STATES&amp;lang=en\">kindergarten<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.careeronestop.org\/Toolkit\/Careers\/Occupations\/occupation-profile.aspx?keyword=Special%20Education%20Teachers,%20Elementary%20School&amp;onetcode=25205600&amp;location=UNITED%20STATES\">elementary<\/a> school, <a href=\"https:\/\/cloudfront.careeronestop.org\/Toolkit\/Careers\/Occupations\/occupation-profile.aspx?keyword=Special%20Education%20Teachers,%20Middle%20School&amp;onetcode=25205700&amp;location=UNITED%20STATES&amp;lang=en\">middle school<\/a> grades, and learners in <a href=\"https:\/\/cloudfront.careeronestop.org\/Toolkit\/Careers\/Occupations\/occupation-profile.aspx?keyword=Special%20Education%20Teachers,%20Secondary%20School&amp;onetcode=25205800&amp;location=UNITED%20STATES&amp;lang=en\">secondary<\/a> school.<\/p>\n<p><em>2021 National and state median teacher salaries are listed below.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>Preschool special education teachers<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>National median wage: $62,420<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.careeronestop.org\/Toolkit\/Wages\/find-salary.aspx?keyword=Special%20Education%20Teachers,%20Preschool&amp;soccode=252051&amp;location=Connecticut&amp;keywordSearched=Special%20Education%20Teachers,%20Preschool\">Connecticut median salary:<\/a> $74,120<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Kindergarten and elementary school special education teachers<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>National median wage: $61,640<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.careeronestop.org\/Toolkit\/Wages\/find-salary.aspx?keyword=Special%20Education%20Teachers,%20Kindergarten&amp;soccode=252055&amp;location=Connecticut&amp;keywordSearched=Special%20Education%20Teachers,%20Kindergarten\">Connecticut median salary<\/a>: $78,310<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Middle school special education teachers<\/strong><\/li>\n<ul>\n<li>National median wage: $61,820<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.careeronestop.org\/Toolkit\/Wages\/find-salary.aspx?keyword=Special%20Education%20Teachers,%20Middle%20School&amp;soccode=252057&amp;location=Connecticut\">Connecticut median salary:<\/a> $81,260<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Secondary school special education teachers<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>National median wage: $62,120<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.careeronestop.org\/Toolkit\/Wages\/find-salary.aspx?keyword=Special%20Education%20Teachers,%20Secondary%20School&amp;soccode=252058&amp;location=Connecticut&amp;keywordSearched=Special%20Education%20Teachers,%20Secondary%20School\">Connecticut median salary:<\/a> $80,420<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If you are patient, excel in communication, have practical critical-thinking skills, and enjoy collaborating with others&nbsp;&mdash; <em>a satisfying career as a special education teacher could be for you!<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong><em>Are you ready to inspire and instruct in the classroom?<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><em>Learn more about a meaningful <a href=\"https:\/\/www.goodwin.edu\/landingpages\/med\">M.Ed. career<\/a>!<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Special education teachers play an essential role in our educational system. They carry out both meaningful and highly respected work. Special education teachers work with students facing mild to severe emotional, learning, mental, and physical disabilities. 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