# Special Education Teachers, Middle School

> Teach academic, social, and life skills to middle 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.
- **Entity Type:** role
- **Schema Version:** role.v1
- **Soc Code:** 25-2057.00
- **Summary:** Teach academic, social, and life skills to middle 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.

## Aliases

- Intervention Specialist
- Middle School Special Education Teacher (MS SPED Teacher)
- SPED Resource Teacher (Special Education Resource Teacher)
- Special Education Teacher (SPED Teacher)
- Exceptional Children Teacher (EC Teacher)
- Exceptional Student Education Teacher (ESE Teacher)
- Inclusion Teacher
- Learning Disabilities Teacher (LD Teacher)
- Learning Support Teacher
- Self-Contained Special Education Teacher (Self-Contained SPED Teacher)
- Blind Teacher
- Braille Teacher

## Tasks

| Text | Type | Iwa |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Develop or write Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) for students. | Core | 4.A.2.b.2.l |
| Establish and enforce rules for behavior and policies and procedures to maintain order among students. | Core | 4.A.2.b.2.e |
| Develop and implement strategies to meet the needs of students with a variety of handicapping conditions. | Core | 4.A.2.b.2.l |
| Prepare materials and classrooms for class activities. | Core | 4.A.3.a.2.af |
| Instruct students in daily living skills required for independent maintenance and self-sufficiency, such as hygiene, safety, and food preparation. | Core | 4.A.4.b.3.a |
| Confer with parents or guardians, other teachers, counselors, and administrators to resolve students' behavioral and academic problems. | Core | 4.A.4.a.2.c |
| Coordinate placement of students with special needs into mainstream classes. | Core | 4.A.2.b.2.l |
| Confer with parents, administrators, testing specialists, social workers, and professionals to develop individual educational plans (IEPs) for students' educational, physical, and social development. | Core | 4.A.2.b.2.l |
| Modify the general education curriculum for students with disabilities, based upon a variety of instructional techniques and instructional technology. | Core | 4.A.3.b.6.l |
| Teach socially acceptable behavior, employing techniques such as behavior modification and positive reinforcement. | Core | 4.A.4.b.3.a |
| Guide and counsel students with adjustments, academic problems, or special academic interests. | Core | 4.A.4.b.6.g |
| Establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects, and communicate those objectives to students. | Core | 4.A.2.b.2.l |

## Emerging Tasks

| Text |
| --- |
| Track students' progress on computer-based programs, such as reading fluency and comprehension. |

## Activities

| Name | Iwa |
| --- | --- |
| Design psychological or educational treatment procedures or programs. | 4.A.2.b.2.l |
| Develop educational programs. | 4.A.2.b.2.l |
| Collaborate with other teaching professionals to develop educational programs. | 4.A.4.a.2.f |
| Assist students with special educational needs. | 4.A.4.a.5.i |
| Establish rules or policies governing student behavior. | 4.A.2.b.2.e |
| Maintain student records. | 4.A.3.b.6.h |
| Prepare reports detailing student activities or performance. | 4.A.3.b.6.o |
| Set up classroom materials or equipment. | 4.A.3.a.2.af |
| Develop strategies or programs for students with special needs. | 4.A.2.b.2.l |
| Teach life skills. | 4.A.4.b.3.a |
| Modify teaching methods or materials to accommodate student needs. | 4.A.3.b.6.l |
| Discuss problems or issues with supervisors. | 4.A.4.a.2.c |
| Discuss student progress with parents or guardians. | 4.A.4.b.6.g |
| Apply multiple teaching methods. | 4.A.4.b.3.b |
| Administer tests to assess educational needs or progress. | 4.A.2.a.1.c |
| Prepare tests. | 4.A.2.a.1.c |
| Evaluate student work. | 4.A.2.a.1.c |
| Advise students on academic or career matters. | 4.A.4.b.6.g |
| Monitor student performance. | 4.A.1.a.2.f |
| Monitor student behavior, social development, or health. | 4.A.1.a.2.f |
| Develop instructional objectives. | 4.A.2.b.2.l |
| Plan educational activities. | 4.A.2.b.2.l |
| Document lesson plans. | 4.A.3.b.6.l |
| Direct activities of subordinates. | 4.A.4.b.4.a |
| Evaluate performance of educational staff. | 4.A.2.a.1.d |
| Supervise student research or internship work. | 4.A.4.b.4.a |
| Teach others to use technology or equipment. | 4.A.4.b.3.e |
| Display student work. | 4.A.3.a.2.af |
| Create technology-based learning materials. | 4.A.3.b.6.l |
| Attend training sessions or professional meetings to develop or maintain professional knowledge. | 4.A.2.b.3.a |
| Supervise school or student activities. | 4.A.1.a.2.f |
| Serve on institutional or departmental committees. | 4.A.4.b.4.b |
| Plan experiential learning activities. | 4.A.2.b.2.l |
| Maintain inventories of materials, equipment, or products. | 4.A.4.c.3.a |
| Distribute instructional or library materials. | 4.A.4.c.3.c |
| Order instructional or library materials or equipment. | 4.A.4.c.3.e |
| Teach vocational courses. | 4.A.4.b.3.b |
| Tutor students who need extra assistance. | 4.A.4.b.3.b |

## Capabilities

| Name | Family | Value |
| --- | --- | --- |
| English Language | knowledge | 4.5 |
| Education and Training | knowledge | 4.43 |
| Active Listening | essential_skill | 4 |
| Speaking | essential_skill | 4 |
| Active Learning | essential_skill | 4 |
| Learning Strategies | essential_skill | 4 |
| Social Perceptiveness | transferable_skill | 4 |
| Instructing | transferable_skill | 4 |
| Oral Comprehension | ability | 4 |
| Oral Expression | ability | 4 |
| Mathematics | knowledge | 3.95 |
| Reading Comprehension | essential_skill | 3.88 |
| Writing | essential_skill | 3.88 |
| Monitoring | essential_skill | 3.88 |
| Coordination | transferable_skill | 3.88 |
| Service Orientation | transferable_skill | 3.88 |
| Written Comprehension | ability | 3.88 |
| Written Expression | ability | 3.88 |
| Problem Sensitivity | ability | 3.88 |
| Deductive Reasoning | ability | 3.88 |
| Inductive Reasoning | ability | 3.88 |
| Speech Recognition | ability | 3.88 |
| Speech Clarity | ability | 3.88 |
| Critical Thinking | essential_skill | 3.75 |
| Time Management | transferable_skill | 3.75 |
| Administrative | knowledge | 3.75 |
| Information Ordering | ability | 3.75 |
| Complex Problem Solving | transferable_skill | 3.62 |
| Judgment and Decision Making | transferable_skill | 3.62 |
| Customer and Personal Service | knowledge | 3.56 |
| Originality | ability | 3.5 |
| Near Vision | ability | 3.5 |
| Psychology | knowledge | 3.48 |
| Sociology and Anthropology | knowledge | 3.31 |
| Public Safety and Security | knowledge | 3.25 |
| Persuasion | transferable_skill | 3.12 |
| Selective Attention | ability | 3.12 |
| Law and Government | knowledge | 3.02 |
| Negotiation | transferable_skill | 3 |
| Fluency of Ideas | ability | 3 |

## Skills

| Name | Type |
| --- | --- |
| English Language | Common Skill |
| Social Perceptiveness | Common Skill |
| Learning Strategies | Specialized Skill |
| Instructing | Specialized Skill |
| Active Listening | Common Skill |
| Active Learning | Common Skill |
| Mathematics | Common Skill |
| Writing | Common Skill |
| Speech Recognition | Specialized Skill |
| Reading Comprehension | Common Skill |
| Inductive Reasoning | Common Skill |
| Deductive Reasoning | Common Skill |
| Time Management | Common Skill |
| Information Ordering | Specialized Skill |
| Critical Thinking | Common Skill |
| Complex Problem Solving | Common Skill |
| Psychology | Specialized Skill |
| Negotiation | Common Skill |
| Microsoft Word | Common Skill |
| Microsoft SharePoint | Specialized Skill |
| Microsoft PowerPoint | Common Skill |
| Microsoft Outlook | Common Skill |
| Microsoft Excel | Common Skill |
| Systems Analysis | Specialized Skill |
| Visualization | Specialized Skill |
| Geography | Specialized Skill |
| Telecommunications | Specialized Skill |
| Biology | Specialized Skill |
| Foreign Language | Common Skill |
| Video Editing Software | Specialized Skill |
| Google Classroom | Specialized Skill |
| Email Software | Specialized Skill |
| Physics | Specialized Skill |
| Chemistry | Specialized Skill |
| Finger Dexterity | Common Skill |
| Depth Perception | Common Skill |
| Project Management Software | Specialized Skill |
| Presentation Software | Specialized Skill |
| Installation | Specialized Skill |
| Equipment Selection | Specialized Skill |

## Tools

| Example | Category | Hot | In Demand |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Apple macOS | Operating system software | yes | no |
| Microsoft Excel | Spreadsheet software | yes | no |
| Microsoft Office software | Office suite software | yes | no |
| Microsoft Outlook | Electronic mail software | yes | no |
| Microsoft PowerPoint | Presentation software | yes | no |
| Microsoft SharePoint | Document management software | yes | no |
| Microsoft Word | Word processing software | yes | no |
| Blackboard software | Data base user interface and query software | no | no |
| Common Curriculum | Computer based training software | no | no |
| EasyCBM | Computer based training software | no | no |
| Email software | Electronic mail software | no | no |
| Flipgrid | Video creation and editing software | no | no |
| Google Classroom | Project management software | no | no |
| Hand held spell checkers | Spell checkers | no | no |
| Padlet | Computer based training software | no | no |
| Pear Deck | Presentation software | no | no |
| Schoology | Computer based training software | no | no |
| Screen magnification software | Device drivers or system software | no | no |
| Screen reader software | Device drivers or system software | no | no |
| Seesaw | Multi-media educational software | no | no |
| Text to speech software | Computer based training software | no | no |
| Video editing software | Video creation and editing software | no | no |
| Voice activated software | Voice recognition software | no | no |
| Web browser software | Internet browser software | no | no |

## Work Context

| Name | Value |
| --- | --- |
| E-Mail | 4.99 |
| Work With or Contribute to a Work Group or Team | 4.65 |
| Face-to-Face Discussions with Individuals and Within Teams | 4.62 |
| Conflict Situations | 4.59 |
| Physical Proximity | 4.48 |
| Indoors, Environmentally Controlled | 4.3 |
| Coordinate or Lead Others in Accomplishing Work Activities | 4.21 |
| Exposed to Sounds, Noise Levels that are Distracting or Uncomfortable | 4.21 |
| Contact With Others | 4.14 |
| Dealing With Unpleasant, Angry, or Discourteous People | 3.96 |
| Time Pressure | 3.92 |
| Telephone Conversations | 3.87 |
| Determine Tasks, Priorities and Goals | 3.87 |
| Freedom to Make Decisions | 3.86 |
| Health and Safety of Other Workers | 3.76 |
| Work Outcomes and Results of Other Workers | 3.67 |
| Importance of Being Exact or Accurate | 3.61 |
| Spend Time Standing | 3.6 |
| Frequency of Decision Making | 3.5 |
| Written Letters and Memos | 3.49 |
| Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled | 3.24 |
| Public Speaking | 3.19 |
| Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results | 3.1 |
| Importance of Repeating Same Tasks | 3.03 |
| Deal With External Customers or the Public in General | 2.95 |
| Exposed to Disease or Infections | 2.89 |
| Exposed to Contaminants | 2.69 |
| Consequence of Error | 2.62 |
| Spend Time Walking or Running | 2.61 |
| Exposed to Very Hot or Cold Temperatures | 2.57 |
| Dealing with Violent or Physically Aggressive People | 2.55 |
| Spend Time Sitting | 2.45 |
| Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions | 2.4 |
| Outdoors, Exposed to All Weather Conditions | 2.16 |
| Outdoors, Under Cover | 2.12 |
| Exposed to Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting Conditions | 2.1 |
| Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls | 1.97 |
| In an Enclosed Vehicle or Operate Enclosed Equipment | 1.82 |
| Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings | 1.76 |
| Level of Competition | 1.75 |

## Preparation

- **Job Zone:** 4
- **Job Zone Name:** Job Zone Four: Considerable Preparation Needed
- **Education:** Most of these occupations require a four-year bachelor's degree, but some do not.
- **Experience:** A considerable amount of work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is needed for these occupations. For example, an accountant must complete four years of college and work for several years in accounting to be considered qualified.
- **Svp Range:** (7.0 to < 8.0)

### Education Distribution

| Label | Percentage |
| --- | --- |
| Bachelor's Degree | 82.13 |
| Master's Degree | 17.49 |
| Post-Baccalaureate Certificate | 0.38 |

## Person Fit

| Name | Family | Value |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Integrity | work_style | 10 |
| Cooperation | work_style | 9 |
| Social Orientation | work_style | 8 |
| Social | career_interest_type | 7 |
| Self-Control | work_style | 7 |
| Teaching/Education | specific_interest_area | 6.81 |
| Social Service | specific_interest_area | 6.6 |
| Stress Tolerance | work_style | 6 |
| Empathy | work_style | 5 |
| Professional Advising | specific_interest_area | 4.81 |
| Adaptability | work_style | 4 |
| Artistic | career_interest_type | 3.96 |
| Investigative | career_interest_type | 3.92 |
| Social Science | specific_interest_area | 3.78 |
| Conventional | career_interest_type | 3.3 |
| Personal Service | specific_interest_area | 3.1 |

## Related Roles

| Soc Code | Slug | Title | Tier |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 25-2055.00 | role-25-2055-00 | Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten | Primary-Short |
| 25-2056.00 | role-25-2056-00 | Special Education Teachers, Elementary School | Primary-Short |
| 25-2058.00 | role-25-2058-00 | Special Education Teachers, Secondary School | Primary-Short |
| 25-2051.00 | role-25-2051-00 | Special Education Teachers, Preschool | Primary-Short |
| 25-3011.00 | role-25-3011-00 | Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors | Primary-Short |
| 25-2021.00 | role-25-2021-00 | Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education | Primary-Long |
| 25-2022.00 | role-25-2022-00 | Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education | Primary-Long |
| 25-2031.00 | role-25-2031-00 | Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education | Primary-Long |
| 25-2012.00 | role-25-2012-00 | Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education | Primary-Long |
| 25-9043.00 | role-25-9043-00 | Teaching Assistants, Special Education | Primary-Long |
| 25-3041.00 | role-25-3041-00 | Tutors | Supplemental |
| 25-1081.00 | role-25-1081-00 | Education Teachers, Postsecondary | Supplemental |

## Career Clusters

| Cluster | Slug |
| --- | --- |
| Education | education |

## Education Level

- **Category:** Bachelor's degree

## Study Programs

| Title | Slug |
| --- | --- |
| Education | education |

## Market

- **Median Wage:** 64880
- **Mean Wage:** 72310
- **Pct10Wage:** 48070
- **Pct25Wage:** 58590
- **Pct75Wage:** 81940
- **Pct90Wage:** 102730
- **Employment:** 95330
- **Area Title:** U.S.

## Industries


### Top

| Naics | Slug | Title | Level | Employment | Median Wage | Lq |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 61 | 61 | Educational Services | Sector | 95030 | 64840 | 11.27 |
| 62 | 62 | Health Care and Social Assistance | Sector | 70 | 73260 |  |
| 56 | 56 | Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services | Sector |  | 90430 |  |
| 561320 | 561320 | Temporary Help Services | National industry |  | 90430 |  |

### Concentrated

| Naics | Slug | Title | Level | Employment | Lq |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 61 | 61 | Educational Services | Sector | 95030 | 11.27 |
- **Count:** 4

## Ai Signals


## Ai Outlook


### Index

- **Value:** 51
- **Percentile:** 51
- **Band:** Moderate
- **Version:** ai-exposure-index-v1

#### Components

| Percentile | Source |
| --- | --- |
| 45 | openai_gpts_are_gpts |
| 57 | microsoft_working_with_ai |
- **Component Count:** 2

### Exposure

| Source | Label | Value | Percentile | Band | Note |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| eloundou_gamma | LLM task exposure, γ (OpenAI / Eloundou) | 0.5324675324675325 | 45 | Moderate | Share of this job's tasks where a large language model plus simple tools could cut the time to do them by at least half. γ is capped at 1.0 and many jobs reach that ceiling, so treat a top score as 'in the top group', not a precise rank. |
| microsoft_applicability | AI assistant applicability (Microsoft) | 0.1665787511103967 | 57 | Moderate | How applicable today's AI assistants are to this job's activities, measured from real Microsoft Copilot conversations. Applicability is not the same as replacement. |

### Eloundou

- **Alpha:** 0.07792207792207792
- **Beta:** 0.30519480519480524
- **Gamma:** 0.5324675324675325

### Usage Tasks

| Task | Usage Percent | Importance |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Prepare, administer, and grade tests and assignments to evaluate students' progress. | 0.04169936197922016 | 3.88 |
| Instruct through lectures, discussions, and demonstrations in one or more subjects, such as English, mathematics, or social studies. | 0.03687209593729073 | 4.17 |
| Use computers, audio-visual aids, and other equipment and materials to supplement presentations. | 0.030709628649721248 | 3.97 |
| Observe and evaluate students' performance, behavior, social development, and physical health. | 0.01766573955769918 | 4.08 |
| Organize and label materials and display students' work. | 0.015508876007049862 | 3.65 |
| Prepare materials and classrooms for class activities. | 0.013660135820779018 | 4.4 |
- **Usage Release:** 2026-01-15-v4-plus-2025-03-27-v2

### Bls

- **Growth Percent:** -1.9
- **Growth Percentile:** 19
- **Direction:** Declining
- **Annual Openings Thousands:** 6.3
- **Annual Openings Percentile:** 53
- **Employment2024Thousands:** 94.8
- **Employment2034Thousands:** 93

### Sources

| Source | Version |
| --- | --- |
| bls_employment_projections | 2024-2034 |
| microsoft_working_with_ai | working-with-ai |
| openai_gpts_are_gpts | gpts-are-gpts |

## Counts

- **Tasks:** 40
- **Skills:** 41
- **Capabilities:** 120
- **Tools:** 24
- **Related Roles:** 20

## Source

- **Dataset:** gold.onet_role_starter_surface
- **Version:** 30.3
- **Generated At:** 2026-06-02T21:00:32.945303+00:00
- **Content Hash:** 0eeaba2ab107968a