Top skills for Special Education Teacher jobs

Based on 397 active Special Education Teacher postings · updated Oct 8, 2026.

Skills employers ask for

The share of Special Education Teacher postings that list each skill. Text that appears in almost every posting — equal-opportunity and benefits sections — is left out.

  • Teaching85%
  • Professional Development59%
  • Disabilities50%
  • Reimbursement48%
  • Hiring28%
  • Insurance27%
  • Therapy25%
  • Regulations23%
  • Mentorship22%
  • Special Education Teaching21%
  • Critical Thinking19%
  • Crisis Prevention19%
  • First Aid18%
  • Staffing16%
  • Tuition Assistance15%
  • Special Needs14%
  • Behavior Management12%
  • Life Insurance11%
  • Counseling8%
  • Ensure Compliance8%
  • Expenses8%
  • Lesson Planning6%
  • Safety Measures5%
  • Co-Teaching5%
  • Educational Services5%

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