Career fit quiz

Is Special Education Teacher the Right Career for You?

A quick, free 8-question quiz to see how well the 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 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 want to help students with disabilities
Statement 2 of 8I’m patient and persistent
Statement 3 of 8I like individualized teaching
Statement 4 of 8I work well on teams
Statement 5 of 8I can handle paperwork
Statement 6 of 8I find small progress rewarding
Statement 7 of 8I’m willing to spend about 4 years plus licensing training for this career
Statement 8 of 8A typical salary around $65,120 a year would meet my needs

What this career really involves

Special education teachers work with students who have learning, emotional, mental or physical disabilities, adapting lessons and writing individualized education programs.

  • Assess students’ needs and progress
  • Write and implement IEPs
  • Adapt lessons and materials
  • Teach individuals and small groups
  • Co-teach in general education classes

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