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Occupational Report for Special Education Teachers, Middle School (25-2042) , Oregon Statewide
Occupational Description

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
Statewide Employment Analysis 2008 employment is estimated to be at about the regional average. This occupation is expected to grow at a somewhat slower rate than the regional average. Total job openings are projected to be at about the regional average.

Reasonable employment opportunities exist for trained workers largely due to the need to fill replacement job openings.

Data Sources and Limitations
Current Employment Department Job Openings for Special Education Teachers, Middle School There are 1 current openings for this occupation. Openings 1 through 1 are listed below.
Job Title Date Posted Location Wage Offered
Special Education Teacher 9/2/10 Sheridan $40,713/yr to $58,620/yr DOE
Job Openings from the Web for Special Education Teachers, Middle School The following job openings have been automatically extracted from various sites across the Web. These links are provided as supplemental resources. However, the Employment Department cannot validate these openings nor endorse any of these external sites. Some of these jobs may no longer be open. In some cases, a single opening may be posted on multiple sites.

There are 3 current openings for this occupation. Openings 1 through 3 are listed below.

Job Title Date Posted Location Employer
DAT Instructor 8/26/10 Eugene Kaplan Test Prep and Admissions
TRUCK SCHOOL SUMMER SPECIAL 8/24/10 Hillsboro
Middle School Level Tutor 8/15/10 Medford American Tutoring.com
State of Oregon License Information for Special Education Teachers, Middle School No statewide license is required for this occupation.
Wages for Special Education Teachers, Middle School
Region ---------------- 2010 Wages ----------------
Percentiles (annual wages) Avg
Annual
10th 25th 50th
(median)
75th 90th
Oregon Statewide $36,462 $41,233 $48,803 $58,258 $65,729 $49,768
Multnomah / Washington 39,452 44,604 52,556 61,795 69,576 53,340
Marion / Polk / Yamhill 33,069 38,169 46,158 55,981 62,407 46,608
Benton / Lincoln / Linn 40,740 44,117 50,840 60,717 71,035 52,945
Lane 35,574 38,806 43,018 52,199 62,173 45,845
Coos / Curry 35,789 45,009 50,092 54,730 59,676 48,982
Jackson / Josephine 35,733 39,849 45,647 53,981 64,710 47,482
Crook / Deschutes / Jefferson 44,164 48,459 53,809 59,662 64,216 53,505
Clackamas 38,157 44,200 53,201 61,432 66,219 52,204
Data Sources and Limitations
Regional Employment Projections for Special Education Teachers, Middle School
Region Employment Change % Change Projected Annual Openings
2008 2018 Growth Replacement Total
Oregon Statewide 806 856 50 6.2% 5 22 27
Multnomah / Washington 268 293 25 9.3% 3 7 10
Benton / Lincoln / Linn 110 113 3 2.7% 0 3 3
Marion / Polk / Yamhill 71 74 3 4.2% 0 2 2
Lane 64 67 3 4.7% 0 2 2
Jackson / Josephine 62 68 6 9.7% 1 2 2
Clackamas 60 62 2 3.3% 0 2 2
Crook / Deschutes / Jefferson 45 50 5 11.1% 1 1 2
Morrow / Umatilla 24 25 1 4.2% 0 1 1
Coos / Curry 22 22 0 0.0% 0 1 1
Grant / Harney / Malheur 20 21 1 5.0% 0 1 1
Clatsop / Columbia / Tillamook 19 18 -1 -5.3% 0 1 1
Douglas 19 20 1 5.3% 0 1 1
Gilliam / Hood River / Sherman / Wheeler / Wasco 13 14 1 7.7% 0 0 1
Baker / Union / Wallowa 10 11 1 10.0% 0 0 0
Klamath / Lake 5 5 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.
Data Sources and Limitations
Industries of Employment for Special Education Teachers, Middle School
Industry
Click links to view infoUSA employers
Ownership 2008
Employment
Total, All Industries All 806
Total, All Industries Private 29
Health Care and Social Assistance Private 20
Hospitals Private 17
General Medical and Surgical Hospitals Private 17
Total, All Industries Local 775
Educational Services Local 736
Elementary and Secondary Schools Local 736
Public Administration Local 39
Administration of Human Resource Programs Local 39
Educational Requirements for Special Education Teachers, Middle School 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
  • 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 The training providers listed below offer programs related to this occupation. This information is updated once per year. Anyone interested in a particular program should check with the training institution regarding its availability. Listing these training providers does not necessarily constitute or imply their endorsement, recommendation, or favoring by the State of Oregon.

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:
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 No Career Pathway links were found for this occupation.