Special Education Teachers for hire in San Jose, CA
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Communication Skills10%Organizational Skills6%Leadership5%Education level
Master's degree54%Bachelor's degree38%Associate's degree4%Years of experience
More than 10 years50%6-10 years30%Less than a year10%Current company
San Carlos School DistrictAir Reading
Alexander Rose Elementary SchoolTime at current job
1-2 years50%2-5 years25%Less than a year13%
Browse Indeed's database of 1,932 profiles for Special Education Teachers in San Jose, CA
Last updated: Oct 6, 2026
Special Education Teacher: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in San Jose, CA: $113,285 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $78,366 – $163,762 yearly
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Milpitas, California
Licenses & certifications
Special Education CertificationTeaching CertificationLBS1RBT CertificationFirst Aid CertificationDriver's License+2 moreSkills
Time ManagementOrganizational SkillsLeadershipCommunication SkillsStrategic PlanningPresentation SkillsEducation Specialist
San Jose, California
Licenses & certifications
Experience Working with Individuals with Neurodevelopmental DisordersSpecial Education CertificationTeaching CertificationSpecial EducationSpecial Education Student SupportSubstitute Teaching Certification+14 moreSkills
Organizational SkillsCommunication SkillsTime ManagementPresentation SkillsLeadershipAnalysis SkillsLiterature Teacher
San Jose, California
Licenses & certifications
AEDTeaching CertificationFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRProfessional Educator License+1 moreSkills
Organizational SkillsTime ManagementCommunication SkillsLeadershipPresentation SkillsAnalysis SkillsSpecial Education Teacher
San Jose, California
Licenses & certifications
AEDSpecial Education CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRProfessional Educator LicenseSkills
LeadershipOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsTime ManagementAnalysis SkillsConflict ManagementRSP Teacher (Case Manager)
San Jose, California
Licenses & certifications
Special Education CertificationCDLTeaching CertificationChild Development Associate CertificationFirst Aid CertificationInfant & Toddler Certification+2 moreSkills
Analysis SkillsPresentation SkillsLeadershipCommunication SkillsIEPIEP DevelopmentSpecial Education Teacher
San Jose, California
Licenses & certifications
Special Education CertificationTeaching CertificationFirst Aid CertificationInfant & Toddler CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRSkills
Organizational SkillsCommunication SkillsRelationship Building (Classroom Management Strategies)Working with StudentsSpecial EducationTutoring
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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 97 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 leadership.
What licenses or certifications are common for special education teachers?
Common licenses or certifications for special education teachers include: Teaching Certification, CPR and Driver's License.
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: para educator, SDC teacher and literature teacher.
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 Jose, 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 17 years of professional experience.
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