Total Students in State Reported with Disabilities:
229,066
Total Students in Nation Reported with Disabilities:
6,480,540
Annual
Compensation:
National:
$53,220
State:
$65,960
Top Diagnosed Disabilities
(Age 3-21):
- Specific Learning Disabilities
- Speech or Language Impairments
- Multiple Disabilities
State Clearance Requirements:
- Criminal history record check at the point of hire
- Must be a U.S. citizen
- Oath of Allegiance to the United States of America.
- Applicants applying for instructional certification must pass an examination in physiology and hygiene, including the effects of narcotics and alcohol
Career Outlook: Expects 14% growth by 2018
In New Jersey, there are currently about 10,850 special education professionals. The government expects, by 2018, for this number to increase by 14%, or to 12,400 special education professionals.
Source: HackCollege. Special Education Schools in New Jersey, 2012