Special Education Teacher
A special education teacher works with students who have a variety of disabilities, including intellectual, physical, emotional, behavioral, and learning disabilities. They adapt lessons, provide accommodations, and offer individualized support to help students succeed in school and develop essential life skills. Their role can involve teaching in specialized classrooms, resource rooms, or working alongside general education teachers in inclusive settings.
Learning Disabilities Teacher
A learning disabilities teacher focuses specifically on students with learning disabilities, such as dyslexia, dyscalculia, or processing disorders. They specialize in teaching strategies that improve reading, writing, math, and study skills, often working in small groups or one-on-one settings. Their primary goal is to help students develop the tools and confidence needed to overcome academic challenges.
While a learning disabilities teacher is a type of special education teacher, not all special education teachers specialize in learning disabilities. Special education teachers work with a broader range of needs, whereas learning disabilities teachers focus on students who struggle with specific academic skills.
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