Career fit quiz

Is High School Special Education Teacher the Right Career for You?

A quick, free 8-question quiz to see how well the high school special education teacher career fits your personality, preferences and goals.

Updated By the Career Education Institute Curriculum Team
How this quiz works

Rate how much you agree with each statement. The quiz compares your answers with the realities of the high school special education teacher job and gives you an honest fit score in under two minutes. Nothing is saved or sent anywhere.

Statement 1 of 8I connect with teenagers
Statement 2 of 8I care about life after school
Statement 3 of 8I advocate for students
Statement 4 of 8I’m organized
Statement 5 of 8I like working with agencies
Statement 6 of 8I’m patient
Statement 7 of 8I’m willing to spend about 4 years plus licensure training for this career
Statement 8 of 8A typical salary around $74,260 a year would meet my needs

What this career really involves

Special education teachers, secondary school, teach students with disabilities in high school and help them prepare for work, college and independent living.

  • Teach and co-teach classes
  • Write IEPs with transition plans
  • Teach life and job skills
  • Coordinate work experiences
  • Track credits toward graduation

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