Special Education Teachers, Preschool
O*NET-SOC 25-2051.00 · interest code SAI
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.
How this work is wired
O*NET rates every occupation 1-7 on six interest dimensions. This one leans Social — teaching, caring for, advising and helping people directly — then Artistic and Investigative.
Preparation typically needed
Job Zone 5 — extensive preparation — usually a graduate or professional degree.