Become a Special Educator Page
Do you have a passion for children with disabilities because you are supportive and helpful? Is so, then join this rewarding and life-transforming career supporting families and children with disabilities. You can work in diverse childhood settings, such as the general education classroom, the inclusion classroom, the special education classroom, and even the child’s own home. Your passion and enthusiasm about disabilities will inspire others to meet diverse children's needs.
List of potential career jobs
- Early Interventionist (birth-age 5)
- Paraeducator (Teacher Assistant)
- Special Educator- requires a BA/BS and a teaching credential
- Inclusion Teacher Assistant/Teacher
- Home Visitor
- Applied Behavior Analysist (ABA) Assistant/Therapist
Link to specific certificates and degrees
Other supporting resources or documents related to profession
- SJSU Special Education Department
- Santa Clara Office of Education - Educator Preparation Program Special Education Credentials
Sequence of recommended courses
- Fall: CHST 002, 063, 034A, and 058
- Spring: CHST 034B, 034C, and 070