Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten
SOC Code: 25-2055 Job Zone 4: Considerable Preparation Needed
Teach academic, social, and life skills to kindergarten students with learning, emotional, or physical disabilities. Includes teachers who specialize and work with students who are blind or have visual impairments; students who are deaf or have hearing impairments; and students with intellectual disabilities.
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Prevailing Wage Levels (National)
DOL/OFLC prevailing wage thresholds for Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten. Hourly rates x 2,080 = annual.
FY2027 Weighted Lottery Impact
| Level | Lottery Entries | Est. Selection Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Level I (Entry) | 1 entry | ~16% |
| Level II (Qualified) | 2 entries | ~31% |
| Level III (Experienced) | 3 entries | ~45% |
| Level IV (Expert) | 4 entries | ~61% |
Prevailing Wages by Metro Area
| Metro Area | Level I | Level II | Level III | Level IV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| El Centro, CA | $155,230,400 | $194,036,960 | $232,841,440 | $271,648,000 |
| Visalia, CA | $141,918,400 | $184,614,560 | $227,308,640 | $270,004,800 |
| Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA | $146,494,400 | $182,312,000 | $218,129,600 | $253,947,200 |
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | $158,329,600 | $187,470,400 | $216,611,200 | $245,752,000 |
| Fresno, CA | $131,227,200 | $167,169,600 | $203,112,000 | $239,054,400 |
| Salinas, CA | $138,528,000 | $170,462,240 | $202,398,560 | $234,332,800 |
| Vallejo, CA | $138,840,000 | $168,708,800 | $198,577,600 | $228,446,400 |
| Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT | $138,049,600 | $168,174,240 | $198,300,960 | $228,425,600 |
| Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $152,380,800 | $176,577,440 | $200,776,160 | $224,972,800 |
| Northeastern Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area | $112,819,200 | $149,240,000 | $185,660,800 | $222,081,600 |
Technology Skills
Green = Hot Technology in demand
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