Special Education Teachers, Secondary School
SOC Code: 25-2058 Job Zone 4: Considerable Preparation Needed
Teach academic, social, and life skills to secondary 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, Secondary 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $140,379,200 | $192,156,640 | $243,936,160 | $295,713,600 |
| El Centro, CA | $141,793,600 | $182,630,240 | $223,468,960 | $264,305,600 |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $146,411,200 | $182,784,160 | $219,155,040 | $255,528,000 |
| Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA | $145,059,200 | $180,377,600 | $215,696,000 | $251,014,400 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $141,564,800 | $176,743,840 | $211,924,960 | $247,104,000 |
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | $145,184,000 | $177,819,200 | $210,454,400 | $243,089,600 |
| Vallejo, CA | $133,764,800 | $169,027,040 | $204,291,360 | $239,553,600 |
| Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA | $143,790,400 | $175,371,040 | $206,953,760 | $238,534,400 |
| New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $142,916,800 | $174,505,760 | $206,092,640 | $237,681,600 |
| Fresno, CA | $132,704,000 | $167,363,040 | $202,024,160 | $236,683,200 |
H-1B Filing Data
Top H-1B Employers
| Employer | Filings | Avg Wage |
|---|---|---|
| EDU INFOTECH INTERNATIONAL RESOURCES INC | 24 | $51,888 |
| Milwaukee Board of School Directors | 24 | $49,397 |
| San Jose Unified School District | 22 | $70,038 |
| District of Columbia Public Schools | 19 | $66,053 |
| Bering Strait School District | 18 | $74,436 |
| Jackson Public School District | 18 | $51,181 |
| Richland County School District One | 17 | $65,403 |
| West Contra Costa Unified School District | 17 | $77,480 |
| Denver Public Schools District 1 | 11 | $67,824 |
| Boston Higashi School, Inc. | 10 | $64,025 |
Filing Trend
| Year | Filings | Avg Wage |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 31 | $56,419 |
| 2023 | 105 | $59,360 |
| 2024 | 198 | $59,172 |
| 2025 | 264 | $61,769 |
| 2026 | 29 | $67,558 |
Key Skills
| Skill | Importance | Level |
|---|---|---|
| Learning Strategies | 4.1 | |
| Instructing | 4.1 | |
| Reading Comprehension | 4.0 | |
| Speaking | 4.0 | |
| Monitoring | 3.9 | |
| Active Listening | 3.9 | |
| Coordination | 3.9 | |
| Service Orientation | 3.9 | |
| Social Perceptiveness | 3.9 | |
| Writing | 3.9 |
Knowledge Areas
| Knowledge | Importance |
|---|---|
| Education and Training | 4.8 |
| English Language | 4.6 |
| Psychology | 4.2 |
| Customer and Personal Service | 3.9 |
| Therapy and Counseling | 3.6 |
| Computers and Electronics | 3.5 |
| Administrative | 3.5 |
| Mathematics | 3.4 |
Education Requirements
| Education Level | % of Workers |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 42.4% |
| Doctoral degree | 42.2% |
| Master's degree | 15.0% |
Typical Tasks
- Maintain accurate and complete student records, and prepare reports on children and activities, as required by laws, district policies, and administrative regulations.
- Teach socially acceptable behavior, employing techniques such as behavior modification and positive reinforcement.
- Prepare materials and classrooms for class activities.
- Establish and enforce rules for behavior and policies and procedures to maintain order among students.
- Confer with parents, administrators, testing specialists, social workers, or other professionals to develop individual educational plans (IEPs) for students' educational, physical, and social development.
- Instruct through lectures, discussions, and demonstrations in one or more subjects, such as English, mathematics, or social studies.
- Employ special educational strategies and techniques during instruction to improve the development of sensory- and perceptual-motor skills, language, cognition, and memory.
- Plan and conduct activities for a balanced program of instruction, demonstration, and work time that provides students with opportunities to observe, question, and investigate.
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