Special Education Teachers for hire in San Diego, CA
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills9%Organizational Skills6%Time Management5%Education level
Master's degree66%Bachelor's degree24%Doctorate4%Years of experience
Less than a year6%3-5 years10%6-10 years18%Current company
San Diego Unified School DistrictScoot Education
SWEETWATER UNION HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICTTime at current job
Less than a year17%1-2 years21%2-5 years48%
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Last updated: Sep 10, 2026
Special Education Teacher: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in San Diego, CA: $98,250 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $63,908 – $151,047 yearly
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School Counselor & Hebrew Teacher
San Diego, California
Licenses & certifications
Temporary Teaching CertificateTeaching CertificationFirst Aid CertificationCounseling CertificationDriver's LicenseEducator License with Stipulations+2 moreSkills
Supervising ExperienceOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsLeadershipTime ManagementForeign Language ProficiencySpecial Education Teacher
San Diego, California
Licenses & certifications
Certified Professional in Learning & PerformanceSpecial Education CertificationTeaching CertificationFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseProfessional Educator License+2 moreSkills
Time ManagementCommunication SkillsLeadershipTeachingBehavior ManagementCurriculum DevelopmentInstructional Aide (Mild/Moderate Special Education)
La Mesa, California
Licenses & certifications
Special Education CertificationTeaching CertificationFirst Aid CertificationSubstitute Teaching CertificationDriver's LicenseCPR+1 moreSkills
Experience Working with Individuals with AutismCommunication SkillsTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsSpecial EducationClassroom ManagementEducation Specialist
San Diego, California
Licenses & certifications
Elementary Education Teaching CertificationSpecial Education CertificationChild Abuse Reporting LawsTeaching CertificationMandated Reporting LawsDriver's LicenseSkills
LeadershipAnalysis SkillsManagementCurriculum DevelopmentCurriculum DesignTraining & DevelopmentIteneriate of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing/ Mod/severe
San Diego, California
Licenses & certifications
Tanker EndorsementSpecial Education CertificationLBS1Teaching CertificationChild Development Associate CertificationEPA Certification+12 moreSkills
LeadershipCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsAssistant Manager ExperienceService Technician ExperienceCase ManagementTeacher (Retired)
San Diego, California
Licenses & certifications
Elementary Education Teaching CertificationSpecial Education CertificationTeaching CertificationDriver's LicenseProfessional Educator LicensePhysical Education+1 moreSkills
Host/Hostess ExperienceCasual Dining ExperienceEnglishSchedule ManagementExperience Working with Individuals with DisabilitiesBehavior Analysis
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What's the average time to fill a special education teacher role?
The average time to fill a special education teacher role is 102 days, calculated from the moment the job is posted until a candidate accepts the offer.
What skills do special education teachers tend to have?
According to the candidates available on Smart Sourcing, the most common skills for a special education teacher include: communication skills, organizational skills and time management.
What licenses or certifications are common for a special education teacher?
Common licenses or certifications for special education teachers include: Teaching Certification, Special Education Certification and First Aid Certification.
What are some job titles related to special education teachers?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to special education teachers include: substitute teacher / long-term special education support / summer school teacher, special education teacher (cross category) and teacher (retired).
What level of education is common for a special education teacher?
Master's degree is the most common level of education for a special education teacher in San Diego, CA, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a special education teacher?
Most special education teachers have 18 years of professional experience.
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