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Special Education Teachers, Preschool in Texas

Special education teachers for preschoolers teach academic, social, and life skills to young children with disabilities including learning differences, emotional challenges, physical disabilities, visual or hearing impairments, and intellectual disabilities. They work in preschools, schools, and specialized centers, adapting instruction to meet each child's individual needs. In Texas the median pay is $65,680 a year, 1% above the national median of $64,830.

$65,680median pay in Texas, per year
$58,600–$82,420middle half earn
2,010employed in Texas
$64,830U.S. median, for comparison
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Who is hiring in Texas

98open roles like this on employer career sites, 4 in Texas or remote
12employers hiring
74posted in the last 7 days
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What it takes

Preparation: Considerable preparation (most need a bachelor’s degree and several years of experience).

Skills that matter most

Reading ComprehensionActive ListeningSpeakingCritical ThinkingLearning StrategiesMonitoringSocial PerceptivenessActive Learning

Knowledge areas

Customer and Personal ServiceEducation and TrainingEnglish LanguageAdministration and ManagementPsychologyAdministrative

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