| Important Core Job Duties (in order of importance) For the Top 5 most important - How can you build experience and skill doing these? This will help now, to begin preparing for this type of occupation. |
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| Importance (%) | Description |
| Importance: 100 (%) | Description: Teach socially acceptable behavior, employing techniques such as behavior modification or positive reinforcement. |
| Importance: 100 (%) | Description: Develop or implement strategies to meet the needs of students with a variety of disabilities. |
| Importance: 100 (%) | Description: Observe and evaluate students' performance, behavior, social development, and physical health. |
| Importance: 100 (%) | Description: Employ special educational strategies or techniques during instruction to improve the development of sensory- and perceptual-motor skills, language, cognition, or memory. |
| Importance: 99 (%) | Description: Confer with parents, guardians, teachers, counselors, or administrators to resolve students' behavioral or academic problems. |
| Importance: 98 (%) | Description: Teach basic skills, such as color, shape, number and letter recognition, personal hygiene, or social skills, to preschool students with special needs. |
| Importance: 97 (%) | Description: Meet with parents or guardians to discuss their children's progress, advise them on using community resources, or teach skills for dealing with students' impairments. |
| Importance: 97 (%) | Description: Communicate nonverbally with children to provide them with comfort, encouragement, or positive reinforcement. |
| Importance: 97 (%) | Description: Organize and display students' work in a manner appropriate for their perceptual skills. |
| Importance: 96 (%) | Description: Attend professional meetings, educational conferences, or teacher training workshops to maintain or improve professional competence. |
| Importance: 96 (%) | Description: Prepare reports on students and activities as required by administration. |
| Importance: 96 (%) | Description: Confer with parents, administrators, testing specialists, social workers, or other professionals to develop individual education plans (IEPs). |
| Importance: 95 (%) | Description: Establish and communicate clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects to students, parents, or guardians. |
| Importance: 93 (%) | Description: Read books to entire classes or to small groups. |
| Importance: 92 (%) | Description: Encourage students to explore learning opportunities or persevere with challenging tasks to prepare them for later grades. |
| Importance: 91 (%) | Description: Maintain accurate and complete student records as required by laws, district policies, or administrative regulations. |
| Importance: 91 (%) | Description: Arrange indoor or outdoor space to facilitate creative play, motor-skill activities, or safety. |
| Importance: 91 (%) | Description: Establish and enforce rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining order among students. |
| Importance: 90 (%) | Description: Prepare classrooms with a variety of materials or resources for children to explore, manipulate, or use in learning activities or imaginative play. |
| Importance: 90 (%) | Description: Organize and supervise games or other recreational activities to promote physical, mental, or social development. |
| Importance: 89 (%) | Description: Teach students personal development skills, such as goal setting, independence, or self-advocacy. |
| Importance: 88 (%) | Description: Administer tests to help determine children's developmental levels, needs, or potential. |
| Importance: 88 (%) | Description: Collaborate with other teachers or administrators to develop, evaluate, or revise preschool programs. |
| Importance: 87 (%) | Description: Prepare objectives, outlines, or other materials for courses of study, following curriculum guidelines or requirements. |
| Importance: 84 (%) | Description: Instruct and monitor students in the use and care of equipment or materials to prevent injuries and damage. |
| Importance: 82 (%) | Description: Develop individual educational plans (IEPs) designed to promote students' educational, physical, or social development. |
| Importance: 80 (%) | Description: Provide assistive devices, supportive technology, or assistance accessing facilities, such as restrooms. |
| Importance: 77 (%) | Description: Present information in audio-visual or interactive formats, using computers, television, audio-visual aids, or other equipment, materials, or technologies. |
| Importance: 76 (%) | Description: Attend to children's basic needs by feeding them, dressing them, or changing their diapers. |
| Importance: 75 (%) | Description: Control the inventory or distribution of classroom equipment, materials, or supplies. |
| Importance: 73 (%) | Description: Modify the general preschool curriculum for students with disabilities. |
| Importance: 72 (%) | Description: Plan and supervise experiential learning activities, such as class projects, field trips, or demonstrations. |
| Importance: 68 (%) | Description: Prepare assignments for teacher assistants or volunteers. |
| Importance: 67 (%) | Description: Monitor teachers or teacher assistants to ensure adherence to special education program requirements. |
Sign Language Interpreting Careers and Jobs
Select, Find and Prepare for Sign Language Interpreting Careers and Jobs - all on one page
For fluent ASL speakers who want a credentialed, professional interpreting career. Use the tools below to see which sign language interpreting roles fit your background and goals.
This field requires passing a national certification exam (RID) to work as a professional interpreter in most settings. Use the tools below to explore Sign Language Interpreting-related job titles sorted by growth rate, salary, or required education. You can start with entry points like Interpreting Intern, or look ahead to advanced roles such as Certified ASL Interpreter (RID) or Interpreter Agency Coordinator. Along the way, you will see specific certifications, such as RID (Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf) Certification, that can help you move up the career ladder.
Here is a short Helper Video 
This page will take you through 4 steps to (1) Select from Sign Language Interpreting careers/jobs, (2) Find Sign Language Interpreting job listings, (3) Prepare for Sign Language Interpreting careers, and (4) Provide Sign Language Interpreting career-specific resources.
Step 1: Select a Career/Job: This page starts with 4 ways for you to identify and select from listings of Sign Language Interpreting careers/jobs:
A) Fastest Growing Sign Language Interpreting Careers - 2023 to 2033 (est.)
These listings are based on job growth estimates and helps you to identify the fastest growing and evolving Sign Language Interpreting careers. Some careers may not initially seem related to Sign Language Interpreting, so relevant Sign Language Interpreting jobs are listed alongside each listing. This can also help us to identify which careers (bottom of the listing) may have negative growth - perhaps due to automation or planned obsolescence.
B) Median Annual Salary U.S. Sign Language Interpreting Careers
These listings are sorted (descending) by median annual salary in the U.S. This may help us to identify our ideal career. We may not qualify at this time for the desired career, but this listing and the results provided can help us to explore job details, as well as learn how to appropriately prepare for the career.
C) Sign Language Interpreting Career Ladders (Educational Requirements)
These listings will help us to identify Sign Language Interpreting careers sorted by educational requirements (with the most difficult to obtain listed first). This may help us to identify career ladders (as we scroll down the list), and help us to get jobs that we qualify for now.
D) Select From a Listing of 5 Sign Language Interpreting Jobs.
The list may be quite long. There are two ways you might like to use this list:
1) Filter - As you enter a word, you will filter (limit) the list of job titles
2) Browse the list (Don't Filter) - You can simply explore the list of job titles. There may be many that you might never have considered to be of interest.
Once you have identified a job title of interest, simply click on it.
Step 2: Find a Job: After you have selected a career/job title above, you will see a form asking for your location. You will see several radio selection choices to utilize the job search site of your choice.
Step 3: Prepare For a Career: In this section you will gain access to detailed information to help you prepare for the chosen career. Information may include (not every career choice includes all of the elements below - updates occur quarterly):
Core Duties: Lists the primary worker-related tasks performed in this occupation
Supplemental Duties: Lists additional tasks that are performed but are secondary to the core duties
Work Activities: Summarizes the broad types of behaviors and actions related to this career
Specific Work Activities: Provides more granular day-to-day activities tied to the work performed
Essential Skills: Provides foundational skills that are core to performing this specific occupation
Transferable Skills: Provides career-portable skills that can be applied across multiple occupations and industries
Day-in-the-Life Summaries: Provides a snapshot of the key activities performed on a typical workday in this career
Knowledge Required: Provides the requirements regarding the acquisition of facts and principles
Software Skills: Lists software tools commonly used in this occupation, organized by category and priority
Preparation Required: Provides a summary of the required experience and education
Education Required: Detailed breakdown of the education required
Training and Experience Required: Detailed breakdown of the training and Training and Experience Required
Local Salary Information: Provides national and local salary ranges
Certifications: Provides appropriate government and private-sector certifications and/or credentials that may be required
Professional Associations: Provides professional associations that are related to the career selected
Job Listings: Provides links to active current job listings for the selected career, along with multiple similar job titles to explore. All information appears on this page without navigating away.
Related Careers to Consider: Lists up to 20 careers that might be of interest to you (related to your initial choice - what they do, what they know, and what they're called), ranked by best fit.
** If you clicked on a link from section D (as described in Step 1 above), you will see one or more links to an occupation that is usually a bit more general than your initial job selection - the link(s) is directly related to the specific job you identified through your prior selections.
*NOTE: It is possible that there may not be a career path identified for the specific job you selected in Step 1. If this is the case, scroll up the page and click on a different career/job.
Step 4: Career-Specific Resources (detailed and constantly updated): Continue to scroll down the page and you will find tabs that provide detailed (updated) links specific to the career you selected. This information includes:
Videos: Provides a listing of video links related to this career. A great way to get a quick overview of the occupation.
Resumes: Sources for resume materials and techniques. This can help to get you started.
Job Description: Sources that provide job descriptions, which are vital to resume and interview preparation.
Interviews: Provides links that can help you to prepare for and successfully complete the job interview. Can also assist with coffee chats.
Step by Step: Provides links to resources that can help to organize the career search process.
LinkedIn: One of the best professional social media sites that provides links, opportunities, and networking specifically for careers and career development.
Step 1 of 4: Select a Career/Job
5 Sign Language Interpreting careers are listed below (sorted by Percentage Change in Total Job Openings - 2023 to 2033 est.). Sign Language Interpreting-related jobs specific to each career are also provided. This shows which careers are emerging and growing the fastest. Please Scroll and Select below:
| Occupations | U.S. Job Openings 2023-2033 (% change) | Sign Language Interpreting-Related Jobs |
5 Sign Language Interpreting careers are listed below (sorted by U.S. National Median Salary). Sign Language Interpreting-related jobs specific to each occupation are also provided. Please Scroll and Select below::
| Occupations | National Median Salary | Sign Language Interpreting-Related Jobs |
7 Sign Language Interpreting careers are listed (sorted by Education/Preparation Requirements - descending) to provide career ladders. Sign Language Interpreting-related jobs specific to each career are also provided.
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Education/Preparation Categories: 5 = Usually requires graduate school (e.g., Master's degree, Ph.D., M.D., or J.D.) 4 = Usually requires a four-year Bachelor's degree 3 = Usually requires vocational training, related on-the-job experience, or Associate's degree 2 = Usually requires a high school diploma or GED, but not always Please Scroll and Select below: |
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| Occupations | Education/Preparation | Sign Language Interpreting-Related Jobs |
Scroll through the picklist (below). There are 5 specific Sign Language Interpreting job titles listed. Select those that may be of interest - you will get active job listing links, along with detailed resources to help you prepare for a career related to that job.
You can use this form two ways:
Filter - As you enter a keyword, you will filter (limit) the list of job titles below
Browse the list (Don't Filter) - You can simply explore the list of job titles. There may be many that you might never have considered to be of interest.
OR - leave blank and scroll through the choices:
Select a Job Title (Scroll and Select) :
Step 2 of 4: Find a Job
Find Job Listings:
Special Education Teachers, Preschool.
Step 3 of 4: Prepare For a Career
Special Education Teachers, Preschool
Description: Teach academic, social, and life skills to preschool-aged 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.
Please click on a section below to expand and see detailed occupational information related to "Special Education Teachers, Preschool":
U.S. Total Employment (2023):
20,800U.S. Total Employment (2033 est.):
23,400
Employment Change (2023-2033 est.):
2,500 (12.1%) Average Annual Job Openings (2023-2033 est.):
1,800
Core Duties
Supplemental Duties
| Important Supplemental Job Duties (in order of importance)
For the Top 5 most important - How can you build experience and skill doing these? This will help now, to begin preparing for this type of occupation. |
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| Importance (%) | Description |
| Importance: 67 (%) | Description: Serve meals or snacks in accordance with nutritional guidelines. |
| Importance: 57 (%) | Description: Coordinate placement of students with special needs into mainstream classes. |
Work Activities
| Important General Work Activities (in order of importance)
For the Top 5 most important - How can you build experience and skill doing these? This will help now, to begin preparing for this type of occupation. |
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| Importance (%) | Description |
| Importance: 89 (%) | Description: Getting Information: Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources. |
| Importance: 87 (%) | Description: Assisting and Caring for Others: Providing personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other personal care to others such as coworkers, customers, or patients. |
| Importance: 86 (%) | Description: Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates: Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person. |
| Importance: 84 (%) | Description: Documenting/Recording Information: Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form. |
| Importance: 84 (%) | Description: Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships: Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time. |
| Importance: 83 (%) | Description: Training and Teaching Others: Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or training programs or classes, and teaching or instructing others. |
| Importance: 81 (%) | Description: Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work: Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work. |
| Importance: 81 (%) | Description: Working with Computers: Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information. |
| Importance: 78 (%) | Description: Developing Objectives and Strategies: Establishing long-range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to achieve them. |
| Importance: 75 (%) | Description: Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards: Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards. |
| Importance: 75 (%) | Description: Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings: Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems. |
| Importance: 75 (%) | Description: Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events: Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events. |
| Importance: 73 (%) | Description: Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others: Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used. |
| Importance: 72 (%) | Description: Coaching and Developing Others: Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherwise helping others to improve their knowledge or skills. |
| Importance: 72 (%) | Description: Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge: Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job. |
| Importance: 71 (%) | Description: Making Decisions and Solving Problems: Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems. |
| Importance: 71 (%) | Description: Developing and Building Teams: Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team members. |
| Importance: 70 (%) | Description: Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others: Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks. |
| Importance: 69 (%) | Description: Analyzing Data or Information: Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by breaking down information or data into separate parts. |
| Importance: 68 (%) | Description: Thinking Creatively: Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products, including artistic contributions. |
| Importance: 64 (%) | Description: Communicating with People Outside the Organization: Communicating with people outside the organization, representing the organization to customers, the public, government, and other external sources. This information can be exchanged in person, in writing, or by telephone or e-mail. |
| Importance: 64 (%) | Description: Processing Information: Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying information or data. |
| Importance: 64 (%) | Description: Performing Administrative Activities: Performing day-to-day administrative tasks such as maintaining information files and processing paperwork. |
| Importance: 64 (%) | Description: Performing General Physical Activities: Performing general physical activities includes doing activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling materials. |
| Importance: 64 (%) | Description: Scheduling Work and Activities: Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others. |
| Importance: 61 (%) | Description: Handling and Moving Objects: Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials, and manipulating things. |
| Importance: 61 (%) | Description: Performing for or Working Directly with the Public: Performing for people or dealing directly with the public. This includes serving customers in restaurants and stores, and receiving clients or guests. |
| Importance: 60 (%) | Description: Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others: Handling complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts, or otherwise negotiating with others. |
Specific Work Activities
| Important Specific Work Activities
How can you begin to build experience and skill doing these? This will help now, to begin preparing for this type of occupation. Specific Work Activities appear below: |
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| Administer tests to assess educational needs or progress. | |
| Assist students with special educational needs. | |
| Attend training sessions or professional meetings to develop or maintain professional knowledge. | |
| Collaborate with other teaching professionals to develop educational programs. | |
| Create technology-based learning materials. | |
| Develop instructional materials. | |
| Develop instructional objectives. | |
| Develop strategies or programs for students with special needs. | |
| Direct activities of subordinates. | |
| Discuss problems or issues with supervisors. | |
| Discuss student progress with parents or guardians. | |
| Display student work. | |
| Distribute instructional or library materials. | |
| Encourage students. | |
| Establish rules or policies governing student behavior. | |
| Evaluate student work. | |
| Maintain inventories of materials, equipment, or products. | |
| Maintain student records. | |
| Modify teaching methods or materials to accommodate student needs. | |
| Monitor student behavior, social development, or health. | |
| Monitor student performance. | |
| Plan educational activities. | |
| Plan experiential learning activities. | |
| Prepare reports detailing student activities or performance. | |
| Provide for basic needs of children. | |
| Read to students. | |
| Set up classroom materials or equipment. | |
| Teach life skills. | |
| Teach others to use technology or equipment. | |
Knowledge Required
| Knowledge Required (in order of importance)
For the Top 5 most important - How can you build experience and skill doing these? This will help now, to begin preparing for this type of occupation. |
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| Importance (%) | Description |
| Importance: 88 (%) | Description: English Language: Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, and rules of composition and grammar. |
| Importance: 83 (%) | Description: Education and Training: Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects. |
| Importance: 75 (%) | Description: Psychology: Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, personality, and interests; learning and motivation; psychological research methods; and the assessment and treatment of behavioral and affective disorders. |
| Importance: 66 (%) | Description: Public Safety and Security: Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote effective local, state, or national security operations for the protection of people, data, property, and institutions. |
| Importance: 64 (%) | Description: Therapy and Counseling: Knowledge of principles, methods, and procedures for diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of physical and mental dysfunctions, and for career counseling and guidance. |
| Importance: 64 (%) | Description: Computers and Electronics: Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming. |
| Importance: 61 (%) | Description: Administrative: Knowledge of administrative and office procedures and systems such as word processing, managing files and records, stenography and transcription, designing forms, and workplace terminology. |
| Importance: 60 (%) | Description: Customer and Personal Service: Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction. |
Essential Skills
| Essential Skills (in order of importance)
These are the foundational skills most central to success in this occupation. For the Top 5 most important, how can you begin building experience and confidence using these skills now? |
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| Importance (%) | Description |
| Importance: 68 (%) | Description: Speaking: Talking to others to convey information effectively. |
| Importance: 66 (%) | Description: Active Listening: Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times. |
| Importance: 64 (%) | Description: Reading Comprehension: Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents. |
| Importance: 64 (%) | Description: Critical Thinking: Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems. |
| Importance: 62 (%) | Description: Writing: Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience. |
| Importance: 62 (%) | Description: Learning Strategies: Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate for the situation when learning or teaching new things. |
| Importance: 62 (%) | Description: Monitoring: Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action. |
| Importance: 60 (%) | Description: Active Learning: Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making. |
Transferable Skills
| Transferable Skills (in order of importance)
These are skills that can transfer across occupations and industries. For the Top 5 most important, how can you strengthen these skills now so they support both this career and future career flexibility? |
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| Importance (%) | Description |
| Importance: 64 (%) | Description: Social Perceptiveness: Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do. |
| Importance: 60 (%) | Description: Instructing: Teaching others how to do something. |
| Importance: 60 (%) | Description: Service Orientation: Actively looking for ways to help people. |
| Importance: 56 (%) | Description: Judgment and Decision Making: Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one. |
| Importance: 54 (%) | Description: Coordination: Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions. |
| Importance: 54 (%) | Description: Complex Problem Solving: Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions. |
| Importance: 52 (%) | Description: Systems Analysis: Determining how a system should work and how changes in conditions, operations, and the environment will affect outcomes. |
| Importance: 52 (%) | Description: Systems Evaluation: Identifying measures or indicators of system performance and the actions needed to improve or correct performance, relative to the goals of the system. |
| Importance: 52 (%) | Description: Time Management: Managing one's own time and the time of others. |
Day-in-the-Life Summaries
| Day-in-the-Life Summaries These summaries show the main types of activities you are likely to perform on a regular basis in this occupation. How can you imagine your typical workday — using these examples to see if this type of work fits you? |
| Activity: Advise others on educational or vocational matters. |
| Activity: Assess student capabilities, needs, or performance. |
| Activity: Assist individuals with special needs. |
| Activity: Collaborate in the development of educational programs. |
| Activity: Communicate with others about operational plans or activities. |
| Activity: Develop educational programs, plans, or procedures. |
| Activity: Develop safety standards, policies, or procedures. |
| Activity: Distribute materials, supplies, or resources. |
| Activity: Maintain current knowledge in area of expertise. |
| Activity: Maintain operational records. |
| Activity: Monitor individual behavior or performance. |
| Activity: Prepare informational or instructional materials. |
| Activity: Prepare reports of operational or procedural activities. |
| Activity: Provide support or encouragement to others. |
| Activity: Replenish inventories of materials, equipment, or products. |
| Activity: Set up classrooms, facilities, educational materials, or equipment. |
| Activity: Supervise personnel activities. |
| Activity: Teach academic or vocational subjects. |
| Activity: Teach life skills. |
| Activity: Train others to use equipment or products. |
Software Skills
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Software Skills These are examples of software tools commonly used in this occupation, organized from most to least important for your career preparation. How can you start learning or practicing the highest-priority tools so that you feel confident using them on the job? |
| Emerging Tech Skills |
| Electronic mail software: |
| Microsoft Outlook |
| Office suite software: |
| Microsoft Office software |
| Presentation software: |
| Microsoft PowerPoint |
| Spreadsheet software: |
| Microsoft Excel |
| Word processing software: |
| Microsoft Word |
| General Software Tools |
| Computer based training software: |
| Children's educational software |
| Data base user interface and query software: |
| American Sign Language Browser |
| Device drivers or system software: |
| Screen magnification software Screen reader software |
| Electronic mail software: |
| Email software |
| Graphics or photo imaging software: |
| Drawing software |
| Internet browser software: |
| Web browser software |
Preparation Required
| Preparation Required - How much preparation is needed to obtain this type of job? |
| Job Zone Five: Extensive Preparation Needed |
| Extensive skill, knowledge, and experience are needed for these occupations. Many require more than five years of experience. For example, surgeons must complete four years of college and an additional five to seven years of specialized medical training to be able to do their job. |
| Most of these occupations require graduate school. For example, they may require a master's degree, and some require a Ph.D., M.D., or J.D. (law degree). |
| Employees may need some on-the-job training, but most of these occupations assume that the person will already have the required skills, knowledge, work-related experience, and/or training. |
| These occupations often involve coordinating, training, supervising, or managing the activities of others to accomplish goals. Very advanced communication and organizational skills are required. Examples include pharmacists, lawyers, astronomers, biologists, clergy, physician assistants, and veterinarians. |
Education Required
| Education Required - by frequency of educational attainment This shows you details about the level of education most commonly held by workers in this occupation. How can you begin planning the educational pathway that will prepare you best for this type of work? |
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| Frequency of Attainment (%) | Level of Education |
| Frequency of Attainment: 31.7 (%) | Level of Education: Bachelor's Degree |
| Frequency of Attainment: 31.7 (%) | Level of Education: Post-Baccalaureate Certificate - awarded for completion of an organized program of study; designed for people who have completed a Baccalaureate degree but do not meet the requirements of academic degrees carrying the title of Master. |
| Frequency of Attainment: 24.3 (%) | Level of Education: Master's Degree |
| Frequency of Attainment: 7.8 (%) | Level of Education: First Professional Degree - awarded for completion of a program that: requires at least 2 years of college work before entrance into the program, includes a total of at least 6 academic years of work to complete, and provides all remaining academic requirements to begin practice in a profession. |
| Frequency of Attainment: 3.0 (%) | Level of Education: Associate's Degree (or other 2-year degree) |
| Frequency of Attainment: 1.4 (%) | Level of Education: Some College Courses |
Training and Experience Required
| Training and Experience Required - by frequency of training and work experience attainment This section shows you how often different types of training and work experience are required for this occupation. How can you start gaining the kinds of experience and training that are most common for this type of work? |
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| Frequency of Attainment (%) | Level of Training and Work Experience |
| Frequency of Attainment: 39.3 (%) | Level of Training and Work Experience: Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years |
| Frequency of Attainment: 29.4 (%) | Level of Training and Work Experience: None |
| Frequency of Attainment: 19.3 (%) | Level of Training and Work Experience: Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year |
| Frequency of Attainment: 8.6 (%) | Level of Training and Work Experience: Over 3 months, up to and including 6 months |
| Frequency of Attainment: 3.4 (%) | Level of Training and Work Experience: Over 1 month, up to and including 3 months |
Local Salary Information
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Certifications
| Certifications These are examples of certifications that may be important for this occupation. How can you begin exploring which certifications fit your goals and what steps you would need to take to earn them? |
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Certified Adapted Physical Educator
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Certified Deaf Interpreter
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National Board Certification - Early Childhood through Young Adulthood - Exceptional Needs Specialist
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National Interpreter Certification
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Job Listings
| Job Listings and Similar Occupational Titles - scroll and click to identify common requirements, keywords, and skills in current job listings |
Related Careers to Consider
Step 4 of 4: Career-Specific Resources
This section contains detailed external resources appropriate to "Special Education Teachers, Preschool". Explore these resources to start learning more. Links are constantly updated, so bookmark this page.
Videos
Here is a listing of videos related to this career. A great way to get a quick overview of the occupation.
Resumes
Here are resources that allow you to see example resumes for this occupation. It may be helpful to see examples from others who have this type of experience.
Job Description
Here are resources that provide job descriptions, which are vital for resume and interview preparation.
Interviews
There are many great resources that can help guide you through the interview process. These links provide help in preparing and performing an effective interview, specific to this occupation.
Step-by-Step
Here are links to help guide you, step-by-step, to become a(n): Special Education Teachers, Preschool
LinkedIn®
Here are links to various posts and groups from LinkedIn ® that relate to this occupation. Great way to start building professional contacts in the field that might be most appropriate for you.
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