Are you a special education teacher looking for a job outside of the classroom? These are 10 jobs for sped teachers NOT in the classroom!
Jobs in Schools
- Reading/Math Specialist: work with small groups or individual students on targeted skills to build reading or math skills and collaborate with teachers and administration on instruction and curriculum
- School Counselor: help students with social and emotional needs, work with small groups or individual students on targeted social/emotional skills
- School Psychologist: work with students in need of special education evaluation, collaborate with teachers and administration on student needs and placement
Jobs Outside of Schools
- Special Education Advocate: work with students, parents, and families to understand IEPs and their rights within the education system, advocate for access to supports needed for student success
- Educational Consultant: provide feedback and suggestions to teachers and admin, make recommendations for strategies, curriculum, instruction, etc.
- Corporate Trainer: train employees on tools used in their jobs, make tools and training accessible to all employees
Remote Jobs
- Educational Writer: write publications or blog posts on educational topics for a publishing company or independently
- Curriculum Designer: design curriculum programs for general or special education classrooms
- Virtual Assistant: offer services to a business remotely: you can decide what services you want to offer
- Education Technology Specialist: develop education technology, train schools and teachers on the use of the technology, sell the technology to school districts
You can grab a FREE list of interview prep questions to get you ready for your next interview! If you need more tips for job searching, check out Alyssa’s blog post!
Whether you’re wanting a job in a school, in the corporate setting, or remotely, there are options for you as a special ed teacher! You have so many transferable skills that apply to so many different industries. Work on your resume and practice your interviewing skills! Happy job hunting!
