Special Education Teachers, Elementary School
SOC Code: 25-2056 Job Zone 4: Considerable Preparation Needed
Teach academic, social, and life skills to elementary school 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, Elementary School. 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 |
H-1B Filing Data
Top H-1B Employers
| Employer | Filings | Avg Wage |
|---|---|---|
| West Contra Costa Unified School District | 56 | $72,957 |
| Dallas Independent School District | 43 | $62,451 |
| Milwaukee Board of School Directors | 37 | $49,841 |
| San Jose Unified School District | 29 | $69,919 |
| Denver Public Schools District 1 | 27 | $62,288 |
| Baltimore City Public Schools | 24 | $79,310 |
| SAVANNAH CHATHAM COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOL SYSTEM | 23 | $59,008 |
| Richland County School District One | 21 | $61,346 |
| USD 501, Topeka Public Schools | 20 | $58,375 |
| Alisal Union School District | 20 | $68,635 |
Filing Trend
| Year | Filings | Avg Wage |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 73 | $54,043 |
| 2023 | 185 | $59,628 |
| 2024 | 450 | $59,901 |
| 2025 | 490 | $62,850 |
| 2026 | 39 | $64,421 |
Key Skills
| Skill | Importance | Level |
|---|---|---|
| Speaking | 4.2 | |
| Instructing | 4.2 | |
| Active Listening | 4.2 | |
| Reading Comprehension | 4.1 | |
| Learning Strategies | 4.1 | |
| Social Perceptiveness | 4.1 | |
| Critical Thinking | 4.0 | |
| Writing | 3.8 | |
| Monitoring | 3.6 | |
| Judgment and Decision Making | 3.6 |
Knowledge Areas
| Knowledge | Importance |
|---|---|
| Education and Training | 4.8 |
| English Language | 4.6 |
| Customer and Personal Service | 4.2 |
| Computers and Electronics | 4.0 |
| Mathematics | 3.8 |
| Administration and Management | 3.6 |
| Psychology | 3.5 |
| Public Safety and Security | 3.5 |
Education Requirements
| Education Level | % of Workers |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 51.4% |
| Doctoral degree | 37.7% |
| High school diploma | 10.3% |
Typical Tasks
- Administer standardized ability and achievement tests to elementary students with special needs.
- Attend professional meetings, educational conferences, or teacher training workshops to maintain or improve professional competence.
- Collaborate with other teachers or administrators to develop, evaluate, or revise elementary school programs.
- Confer with other staff members to plan or schedule lessons promoting learning, following approved curricula.
- Confer with parents, administrators, testing specialists, social workers, or other professionals to develop individual educational plans (IEPs) for students' educational, physical, or social development.
- Coordinate placement of students with special needs into mainstream classes.
- Develop or implement strategies to meet the needs of students with a variety of disabilities.
- Encourage students to explore learning opportunities or persevere with challenging tasks to prepare them for later grades.
Technology Skills
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