Some students have physical disabilities such as trouble seeing or hearing. Other students have learning disabilities such as speech or language impairment. Mental retardation and emotional problems are other types of disabilities. Special education teachers work at elementary, middle, and high schools. The job of special education teachers is to design courses to meet students' special needs.
Teachers vary their teaching style to match children's disabilities.
They work individually with some students. Other students receive problem-solving assignments or group work. Special education teachers plan programs for each student. The programs list goals and are tailored to each student. Teachers review the programs with parents and school administrators.