Special Education Teacher
- Exam
- Third-party exam
- Education
- Degree
- Experience
- Not reported
- Background check
- Not reported
Special education teachers teach basic academic and living skills to physically and mentally handicapped students. They observe students and give tests, discuss plans with parents, and develop learning activities. Applicant requirements: bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college or university complete an approved teacher education program in a field recognized by Georgia, or have a professional certificate from another state pass the GACE Basic Skills: Reading, Math, and Writing assessment pass the appropriate GACE Special Education content assessment(s) complete course work in the identification and education of children who have special educational needs (if equivalent course work was not already completed) complete a course in the teaching of reading successfully complete a test of computer skill competency Certification for some specialties in this field require additional coursework. Fees: Registration: $20.00 per test date Testing: Basic Skills Assessment: $25.00 per test Professional Pedagogy Assessment: $65.00 per test Paraprofessional Assessment: $35.00 Content Assessments: $65.00 per test Examination: When: March, May, August, and November Where: Areas near Albany, Athens/Gwinnett, Atlanta, Augusta, Columbus, Macon, Savannah/Statesboro, Toccoa Falls/ Lavonia, and Valdosta Repeats: Unlimited
Requirements reported by the state
- Licence type
- Registry
- Exam
- Third-party exam required
- Education
- Degree required
- Certification
- Certification required
Issuing body
- Department
- Georgia Professional Standards Commission
- Address
- 2 Peachtree Street Suite 6000 Atlanta, GA 30303
- Phone
- (800) 869-7775
- Agency website
- http://www.gapsc.com/
- Licence page
- http://www.gapsc.com/
- Last updated
- September 10, 2024
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Source and verification
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