How to become a special education teacher: Australian careers in teaching

Demand for special education teachers is growing strongly and these roles are generally paid above the average salary level for teaching staff.

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Demand for special education teachers is growing strongly and these roles are generally paid above the average salary level for teaching staff.
Tasks:
Adapt the curriculum to students’ needs
Teach basic health, hygiene and safety tasks
Promote a safe and calm environment
Assist students with their physical needs in addition to teaching
Advocate for the special needs services and students within the school
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Demand for special education teachers is growing strongly and these roles are generally paid above the average salary level for teaching staff.
Skills/attributes
Highly motivated and motivating
Organised and observant
Sensitive when dealing with students and their families
Able to communicate simply and clearly
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Demand for special education teachers is growing strongly and these roles are generally paid above the average salary level for teaching staff.

Demand for special education teachers is growing strongly and these roles are generally paid above the average salary level for teaching staff.
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Demand for special education teachers is growing strongly and these roles are generally paid above the average salary level for teaching staff.
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Demand for special education teachers is growing strongly and these roles are generally paid above the average salary level for teaching staff.
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Demand for special education teachers is growing strongly and these roles are generally paid above the average salary level for teaching staff.