Special education refers to a range of educational and social services provided by the public school system and other educational institutions to individuals with disabilities who are between three and 21 years of age. Special education is designed to ensure that students with disabilities are provided with an environment that allows them to be educated effectively. Disabilities that qualify for special education include physical disabilities, such as deafness or blindness; mental disabilities, such as Down's syndrome and autism; medical conditions, such as oxygen dependence or traumatic brain injury; learning deficits, such as dyslexia; and behavioral disorders, such as attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and conduct disorders.
| Adapted PE Teacher | Employee Development Specialist | Physical Therapist |
| Autism Center Mgr-Teacher | Employment Interviewer | Professor |
| Camp Director | Language/Audiologist | Recreational Therapist |
| Child Psychologist | Librarian | Rehab Counselor |
| Counselor | Lobbyist | Research Assistant |
| Creative Arts Therapist | Occupational Therapist | School Principal |
| Day-Care Center Owner | Orientation and Mobility Specialist | School Psychologist |
| Educational Advocate | Peace Corps/Vista Worker | Social Worker |
| School Teacher | Student Teacher Advisor | Hearing Impaired Educ. |
| Special Needs Teacher | Teacher - Adult Education | Tutor |
| Speech Pathologist | English as a Second Language |
Special Needs may include but are not limited to the following:
ADD/ADHD, Autism, Brain Injury, Emotional/Behavioral Disorders, Hearing Impaired, LD, MDD, Visually Impaired, Academically Gifted
| Compassion | Variety of teaching techniques | Knowledge of legal issues |
| Understanding | Creativity | Well organized |
| Ability to plan | Work with students individually | Work with groups |
| Interact well with others | Work in variety of settings | Adaptable and flexible |
| Patience | Communication with parents | Technology skills |
| Accepting of differences | Good communication skills | Enjoy challenges |
*Job Information Line for Brunswick County 1-800-215-5391
*Job Information Line for New Hanover County 1-888-427-9479
*Online Teacher/Administrator Electronic Application
http://etapplication.dpi.state.nc.us/
Check Education job listings www.uncw.edu/stuaff/career/Majors/education.htm
jobNET Special Education Job Link http://www.westga.edu/~coop/specialed.html
The Special Education Exchange http://www.spedex.com/main_graphics.htm
Council for Exceptional Children Career Connections/
http://www.cec.sped.org/cc/cc.htm
Jobs in Education http://www.jobsineducation.com/
Special Education Jobs Board, Virginia http://curry.edschool.virginia.edu/go/cise/ose/professionals/jobs/home.html
Nation Job Network: Education Jobs Page http://www.nationjob.com/education/
Academic Employment Network http://www.academploy.com/
K-12 Jobs.com http://www.k12jobs.com/
National Teacher Recruitment Clearinghouse http://www.recruitingteachers.org/index.html
The Teacher's Employment Network http://www.teachingjobs.com/
Teachers At Work http://www.teachersatwork.com/
Teachers-Teachers.com (excellent nationwide database) www.teachers-teachers.com/index2.cfm
Teaching Jobs Overseas http://joyjobs.com/
Want To Teach http://www.wanttoteach.com/
MonsterTRAK http://www.monstertrak.com
National Association of Special Education Teachers http://www.naset.org/
Occupational Outlook Handbook http://stats.bls.gov/oco/ocos070.htm
The National Clearinghouse for Professions in Special Education
http://www.specialedcareers.org/
The Council for Exceptional Children http://www.cec.sped.org
Federal Resource Center for Special Education http://www.dssc.org/frc
The New York Institute For Special Education http://www.nyise.org/
American Council on Rural Special Education http://www.ksu.edu/acres/index.html
National Association of Special Education Teachers http://www.naset.org/
UNCW Post-Graduate Survey - coming soon
Assistive Technology www.dreamms.org
Special Education Resources http://www.geocities.com/athens/4611
Special Education and Disabilities Resources
http://www.educ.drake.edu/rc/Sp_ed_top.html
The Law and Special Education http://www.ed.sc.edu/spedlaw/lawpage.htm
Special Education Sites http://www.kusd.edu/favorite/bookmarks/special_ed.html
Dyslexia on the Web http://www.surrey.ac.uk/Psychology/WDNF/sites.html
Learning Disabilities http://www.familyvillage.wisc.edu/lib_ld.htm
AskERIC http://ericir.syr.edu/
The Teacher's Planet http://www.teachersplanet.com/
Center for the Study of Autism http://www.autism.org/
Education World http://www.education-world.com/
The Education Web Page http://www.a1education.com
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