How much does a Special Education Teacher make in Albany, NY? The average Special Education Teacher salary in Albany, NY is $63,525 as of February 26, 2024, but the range typically falls between $50,083 and $83,206. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target. 

Special Education Teacher Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Special Education Teacher Salary $37,844 Albany,NY February 26, 2024
25th Percentile Special Education Teacher Salary $50,083 Albany,NY February 26, 2024
50th Percentile Special Education Teacher Salary $63,525 Albany,NY February 26, 2024
75th Percentile Special Education Teacher Salary $83,206 Albany,NY February 26, 2024
90th Percentile Special Education Teacher Salary $101,124 Albany,NY February 26, 2024
25% $50,083 10% $37,844 90% $101,124 75% $83,206 $63,525 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What skills does a Special Education Teacher need?

Each competency has five to ten behavioral assertions that can be observed, each with a corresponding performance level (from one to five) that is required for a particular job.

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Analysis: Analysis is the process of considering something carefully or using statistical methods in order to understand it or explain it.

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Child Development: Child development refers to the sequence of physical, language, thought and emotional changes that occur in a child from birth to the beginning of adulthood.

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Early Childhood Education: Early childhood education, also known as nursery education, is a branch of education theory that relates to the teaching of children from birth up to the age of eight.

Analysis 6.52%
Child Development 1.48%
Early Childhood Education 1.29%
Others 90.71%

Job Description for Special Education Teacher

Special Education Teacher instructs special education students in a classroom setting. Prepares lesson plans and instructional materials designed to meet the needs of individual students. Being a Special Education Teacher develops individualized education plans, and evaluates and monitors students' performance. Resolves classroom issues and conflicts. Additionally, Special Education Teacher may provide behavioral consultation or implement therapeutic programs for students. May mentor teaching aides. Requires a bachelor's degree. May require state-specific special education teaching license. Typically requires Basic Life Support (BLS) certification. Typically reports to a principal. The Special Education Teacher occasionally directed in several aspects of the work. Gaining exposure to some of the complex tasks within the job function. To be a Special Education Teacher typically requires 2 -4 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)... View full job description

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Special Education Teacher salary varies from city to city. Compared with national average salary of Special Education Teacher, the highest Special Education Teacher salary is in San Francisco, CA, where the Special Education Teacher salary is 25.0% above. The lowest Special Education Teacher salary is in Miami, FL, where the Special Education Teacher salary is 2.9% lower than national average salary.

City, State Compared to national average
City, State San Francisco, CA Compared to national average
+ 25.0%
City, State Washington, DC Compared to national average
+ 11.3%
City, State Miami, FL Compared to national average
-2.9%
City, State Chicago, IL Compared to national average
+ 5.5%
City, State Boston, MA Compared to national average
+ 12.7%
City, State New York, NY Compared to national average
+ 17.5%
City, State Dallas, TX Compared to national average
-0.7%

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