A special educator is a teacher who provides continuity service in the form of education to disabled students the same way as other normal students get. The job is quite challenging, but also satisfying as you get the opportunity to help and develop skills through knowledge in special children. If teaching is your passion then you will definitely make a positive impact on special children as well as society. Special educators are trained for different disabilities such as physical impairments, visual impairments, hearing impairments, etcetera. Thus, if you want to do a good deed, a special educator is a perfect career option for you.

For Bachelor’s

• Students need to pass 10+2 and acquire at least 50% marks from any recognised board. 
• Candidates can opt for a Bachelor’s degree in any stream. 
• Scholars can go for a B.Ed course in Special Education after completing their bachelor’s degree. 
• Aspirants can opt for Diploma in Special Education Course.  

For Masters

• Seekers interested in PG Program can opt for M.Ed in Special Education.

The field of Special Education aims to provide in-depth knowledge and enhance the skills of the students. To do such a task, Special Education presents innumerable job profiles. Below are mentioned some job profiles:

• Special Educator for Pre-KG to Class 12
• Special Educator for Sensory Development
• Special Educator for High-Incidence Disabilities
• Special Educator for Autism Spectrum Disorder
• Special Educator for Emotional or Behavioural Disorders
• Special Educator in College/University

There are many recruiters from leading companies who enlist potential students in the Special Education field. Following are some Recruiters from where students can find an employment opportunity in India: 

• Rehabilitation Centers
• Schools for Disabled Children
• Hospitals
• Colleges/Universities for Special Education
• Consultant Companies

The salary range may vary from company to company, but the salary of a Special Educator is very impressive only in India.

• Patience
• Critical Thinking
• Communication skills
• Problem-solving skills

The scope is great for a special educator in India. If you are interested in this field you can not only become a tutor, but can also become a consultant, content writer and so on in partnership with Educational institutes, NGOs, Media houses and to name a few. Students who successfully hold their degree in a special education field can have various options in this career or can start their further education to acquire more skills and learn about disabilities in-depth. 

• High in Demand
• Working Hours are Less
• Flexibility in Job
• Opportunity to serve Education to Disabled Children

• Salary package is low in India
• Difficult to control and manage
• Less scope of senior level posts