Tips for Entry
Visit the following Web sites for job listings and career information: https://jobboard.specialedcareers.org and http://aasep.org/career-center/special-education-positions-available-through-aasep.
Read industry publications, such as Teaching Exceptional Children and Exceptional Children (both are available at https://www.cec.sped.org/Publications/CEC-Journals), to learn more about trends in the profession.
Become certified by the American Academy of Special Education Professionals and/or the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards in order to show employers that you have met the highest standards set by your profession.
Participate in student-teaching opportunities or volunteer as a tutor.
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