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Special Education Teacher jobs in Columbus, OH
Special education teachers adapt instruction for students with disabilities, write and manage IEPs, and coordinate with families, therapists, and general education staff.
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$21–$42/hr
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$61k
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nurturing, and organized Transitional Pre-K Lead Teacher to support children ages 3–5 as they build... ...'s or Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education OR Bachelor's degree in a related field (child development, s…
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Sylvan Learning is the industry leader in supplemental education for students in pre-kindergarten through 12th grade. We are looking for a Math Tutor who is passionate about helping students build confidence and achieve…
Sylvan Learning is the industry leader in supplemental education for students in pre-kindergarten through 12th grade. We are looking for an Elementary Studies Tutor who loves working with young learners and is dedicated…
We are currently looking for upper level math teachers. As a part-time Sylvan Instructor, you will be trained on the Sylvan curriculum and given the tools to teach in a small group setting. You will provide personalized…
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responsibilities of the position include pre-doctoral and resident education with an emphasis in anesthesiology and pharmacology, as well as... ...and, as appropriate, regional campus; Clinical faculty are teacher/ pract…
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What special education teachers earn in Columbus
Hourly first — that's how the offer arrives
| Experience | Hourly | Annual, full-time |
|---|---|---|
| Entry level | $21–$26 | $44k–$55k |
| Mid level | $25–$33 | $53k–$68k |
| Senior | $31–$42 | $65k–$87k |
Adjusted for the Columbus market from national ranges.
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What employers ask for
The skills these listings keep naming
IEP writing and complianceBehavior intervention plansDifferentiated instructionProgress monitoringCo-teaching and collaborationAssistive technologyDe-escalation techniquesFamily communicationPatience and advocacy
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Interview questions worth rehearsing
With the thing the interviewer is actually listening for
Walk me through how you write and manage an IEP from evaluation to annual review.
Show command of the process: assessment data, measurable goals, service minutes, progress reporting, and meeting timelines. Compliance fluency is essential.
How do you collect and use progress monitoring data?
Describe a simple, sustainable system tied to IEP goals, and give an example where data led you to change an intervention.
Describe a time you de-escalated a student in crisis.
Emphasize safety, calm voice, space, and following the behavior plan, then the restorative conversation afterward. Avoid dramatizing the incident.
How do you make co-teaching work with a general education teacher?
Talk about shared planning time, defining both teachers' roles per lesson, and presenting as equals to students. Name a model like station teaching.
How do you handle a disagreement with a parent during an IEP meeting?
Show that you validate the concern, return to data, and know when to pause the meeting or involve the team lead. Parents are partners, not opponents.
What experience do you have with assistive technology and accommodations?
Give real examples, such as text-to-speech, AAC devices, or modified assessments, and how you check accommodations are actually delivered in class.
How do you protect your own sustainability in a high-paperwork, high-emotion role?
Answer honestly: systems for paperwork, boundaries, and collegial support. Schools ask because retention in special education is hard.
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Resume tips that move the needle
For special education teachers specifically — generic advice costs you here
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List your special education certification and the disability categories and grade bands it covers, plus any autism or dyslexia endorsements.
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Show caseload specifics: number of IEPs managed, settings (resource, self-contained, inclusion), and compliance record.
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Name the interventions and assessments you have used, such as Wilson Reading, TouchMath, or FastBridge progress monitoring.
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Include crisis training credentials like CPI or Safety-Care, which many districts require on day one.
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Highlight collaboration: co-teaching models, paraprofessional supervision, and related-service coordination.
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Where this role goes
Typical progression
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Paraprofessional
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Special Education Teacher
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Case Manager / Lead Teacher
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Special Education Coordinator
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Director of Special Education
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