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Occupational Report for Special Education Teachers, Middle School (25-2042) , Oregon Statewide
Occupational Description
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Teach middle school subjects to educationally and physically handicapped students. Include teachers who specialize and work with audibly and visually handicapped students and those who teach basic academic and life processes skills to the mentally impaired.

Employment Outlook for Special Education Teachers, Middle School
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Statewide Employment Analysis 2006 employment is estimated to be at about the statewide average. This occupation is expected to grow at a somewhat slower rate than the statewide average. Total job openings are projected to be at about the statewide average.

Reasonable, but limited, employment opportunities exist for trained workers largely due to the need to fill replacement job openings.
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Current Job Openings for Special Education Teachers, Middle School
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There are no openings for this occupation.
State of Oregon License Information for Special Education Teachers, Middle School
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No statewide license is required for this occupation.
Wages for Special Education Teachers, Middle School
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Region ---------------- 2009 Wages ----------------
Percentiles (annual wages) Avg
Annual
10th 25th 50th
(median)		 75th 90th
Oregon Statewide $37,129 $42,389 $51,218 $61,467 $68,255 $52,140
Multnomah / Washington 40,618 46,896 55,836 66,329 79,202 57,219
Marion / Polk / Yamhill 38,485 44,190 53,904 60,896 65,168 52,418
Benton / Lincoln / Linn 42,171 47,066 54,787 65,655 75,174 56,062
Lane 35,985 38,828 44,626 55,290 64,174 47,139
Coos / Curry 42,209 44,543 48,433 52,324 60,835 48,444
Jackson / Josephine 35,675 39,797 46,950 57,536 65,699 48,681
Crook / Deschutes / Jefferson 41,844 46,796 54,729 62,311 66,728 53,929
Grant / Harney / Malheur 32,545 36,445 40,441 44,951 51,140 40,663
Clackamas 36,328 40,571 49,837 60,686 66,725 50,356
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Regional Employment Projections for Special Education Teachers, Middle School
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Region Employment Change % Change Projected Annual Openings
2006 2016 Growth Replacement Total
Oregon Statewide 864 927 63 7.3% 6 21 28
Multnomah / Washington 280 315 35 12.5% 4 7 11
Benton / Lincoln / Linn 113 119 6 5.3% 1 3 3
Marion / Polk / Yamhill 82 89 7 8.5% 1 2 3
Clackamas 77 80 3 3.9% 0 2 2
Lane 61 66 5 8.2% 1 2 2
Jackson / Josephine 51 52 1 2.0% 0 1 1
Crook / Deschutes / Jefferson 44 56 12 27.3% 1 1 2
Morrow / Umatilla 40 44 4 10.0% 0 1 1
Grant / Harney / Malheur 23 25 2 8.7% 0 1 1
Clatsop / Columbia / Tillamook 23 24 1 4.3% 0 1 1
Douglas 22 23 1 4.5% 0 1 1
Gilliam / Hood River / Sherman / Wheeler / Wasco 18 20 2 11.1% 0 1 1
Coos / Curry 12 13 1 8.3% 0 0 0
Klamath / Lake 7 6 -1 -14.3% 0 0 0
Baker / Union / Wallowa 4 4 0 0.0% 0 0 0

Replacement openings are caused by existing workers permanently leaving their occupation. Many additional job openings occur due to job changes within occupations.
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Industries of Employment for Special Education Teachers, Middle School
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Industry
Click links to view infoUSA employers		 Ownership 2006
Employment
Total, All Industries All 864
Total, All Industries Local 864
Educational Services Local 803
Elementary and Secondary Schools Local 803
Public Administration Local 61
Administration of Human Resource Programs Local 61
Educational Requirements for Special Education Teachers, Middle School
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Workers must have a bachelor's degree to gain the necessary skills for this occupation. However, those with a master's degree have a competitive advantage in this labor market.
Skills for Special Education Teachers, Middle School
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  • Apply Active Listening Techniques
  • Apply Childhood Development Theories
  • Apply Classroom Management Techniques
  • Apply Motivational Techniques
  • Apply Special Education Techniques
  • Apply Teaching Techniques
  • Apply Teaching Techniques In Classroom
  • Assess Educational Potential And Need
  • Assist In Site-Based School Management
  • Communicate Student Progress
  • Communicate Using Sign Language
  • Communicate With Children And Adults
  • Conduct Parent Conferences
  • Convert Information Into Instructional Program
  • Coordinate Educational Activities
  • Design Classroom Presentations
  • Develop Instructional Materials
  • Evaluate Educational Outcomes
  • Evaluate Student Performance
  • Facilitate Group Learning
  • Maintain Group Discipline
  • Maintain Safe Environment For Students
  • Make Presentations
  • Mentor Co-Workers
  • Organize Esteem Building Activities For Children
  • Oversee And Direct Children'S Recreational Play
  • Prepare Audio-Visual Teaching Aids
  • Prepare Children'S Activity Schedules
  • Prepare Lesson Plans And Outlines
  • Prepare Reports In Timely Manner
  • Process Records And Maintain Forms And Files
  • Provide Educational Guidance Services
  • Recognize Childhood Diseases
  • Recognize Childhood Problems
  • Recognize Physical And Emotional Abuse
  • Recognize Student Learning Levels
  • Recognize Student Problems, Including Learning Disabilities
  • Research Work-Related Topics Using Library Resources
  • Supervise Student Extra-Curricular Activities
  • Use Behavior Modification Techniques
  • Use Correct Grammar, Punctuation And Spelling
  • Use Multi-Media Technology In Educational And Library Settings
  • Use On-Line Search Techniques
  • Use Principles Of Group Dynamics
  • Work As A Team Member
  • Work With Persons With Mental Disabilities And Illnesses
Schools and Training Providers for Special Education Teachers, Middle School
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The training providers listed below offer one or more of the following programs:

Western Oregon University
345 N Monmouth Ave
Monmouth, OR 97361
Phone: (503) 838-8000
Programs of Training:
 Portland State University
724 SW Harrison
Portland, OR 97201
Phone: (503) 725-4433
Programs of Training:
 Portland Community College
12000 SW 49th Avenue
Portland, OR 97219
Phone: (503) 244-6111
Programs of Training:
Lewis & Clark College
0615 S W Palatine Hill Rd
Portland, OR 97219
Phone: (503) 768-7000
Programs of Training:
 University of Oregon
110 Johnson Hall
Eugene, OR 97403
Phone: (541) 346-3014
Programs of Training:
Career Pathway Roadmaps for Special Education Teachers, Middle School
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No Career Pathway links were found for this occupation.
Related Occupations
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The scores listed below indicates how closely the skills for Special Education Teachers, Middle School matches the occupation in the list. A score of 100% means the occupations have identical skill sets. A maximum of 10 occupations are displayed below.
Occupation Skill Overlap
Special Education Teachers, Secondary School 96%
Special Education Teachers, Preschool, Kindergarten, And Elementary School 94%
Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education 76%
Middle School Teachers, Except Special And Vocational Education 75%
Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education 73%
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special And Vocational Education 70%
Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education 67%
Vocational Education Teachers, Secondary School 65%
Vocational Education Teachers, Middle School 61%
Teacher Assistants 55%