Career fit quiz

Is Preschool Special Education Teacher the Right Career for You?

A quick, free 8-question quiz to see how well the preschool 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 preschool 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 love young children
Statement 2 of 8I’m very patient
Statement 3 of 8I like play-based teaching
Statement 4 of 8I work well with families
Statement 5 of 8I can handle paperwork
Statement 6 of 8I stay calm with challenging behavior
Statement 7 of 8I’m willing to spend about 4 years plus licensure training for this career
Statement 8 of 8A typical salary around $64,830 a year would meet my needs

What this career really involves

Special education teachers, preschool, teach academic, social and life skills to preschool-aged children with disabilities.

  • Teach play-based lessons
  • Write and carry out IEPs
  • Build communication and social skills
  • Work with speech and occupational therapists
  • Track progress on goals

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