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How much do special education math teacher jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 17, 2026, the average yearly pay for special education math teacher in the United States is $58,472.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $50,000.00 and $66,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does a special education math teacher do?

A Special Education Math Teacher works with students who have a wide range of learning, mental, emotional, or physical disabilities to help them understand and excel in math. They adapt general education math lessons to meet the needs of students with Individualized Education Programs (IEPs), using specialized strategies and tools. These teachers collaborate with other educators, support staff, and families to create an inclusive and supportive learning environment. Their goal is to help each student achieve their academic potential and develop essential math skills for daily life.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a special education math teacher, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Special Education Math Teacher, you need expertise in mathematics, knowledge of special education practices, and appropriate teaching credentials or certification. Familiarity with Individualized Education Programs (IEPs), adaptive curriculum software, and classroom management systems is typically required. Outstanding patience, creativity, and strong communication skills help build trust and adapt lessons to diverse learning needs. These competencies are crucial for effectively supporting students with disabilities, ensuring accessibility, and fostering academic growth.

How does a special education math teacher typically collaborate with general education teachers and support staff?

Special Education Math Teachers often work closely with general education teachers, paraprofessionals, and related service providers to ensure students receive appropriate accommodations and modifications in the classroom. This collaboration may include co-planning lessons, sharing student progress data, and jointly developing Individualized Education Program (IEP) goals. Regular meetings and open communication are key to aligning instructional strategies and ensuring consistency across different learning environments. By working as part of a multidisciplinary team, Special Education Math Teachers help create a supportive and inclusive learning experience for students with diverse needs.

What is the difference between Special Education Math Teacher vs General Education Math Teacher?

AspectSpecial Education Math TeacherGeneral Education Math Teacher
CredentialsState certification, possibly special education endorsementState certification, standard math teaching certification
Work EnvironmentSpecial education classrooms, inclusive settingsRegular classrooms, diverse student populations
Employer & IndustryPublic/private schools, special education programsPublic/private schools, general education settings
Primary FocusSupporting students with disabilities in mathTeaching math curriculum to general student population

Special Education Math Teachers focus on supporting students with disabilities in math, often requiring special education credentials, while General Education Math Teachers instruct the standard math curriculum to all students. Both roles are essential in schools but differ mainly in student needs and certification requirements.

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Infographic showing various Special Education Math Teacher job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 80% Full Time, 16% Part Time, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 96% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 3% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $58,472 per year, or $28.1 per hour.

Teacher - Special Education, Math

Sahuarita Unified School District

Sahuarita, AZ • On-site

$47K - $62K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 3 days ago

Job description

Position Type:
Student Services/Cross Categorical - Resource
Date Posted:
7/15/2026
Location:
Walden Grove High School
Date Available:
July 23 2026
Closing Date:
Until FilledTITLE: TEACHER - SPECIAL EDUCATION
CONTRACT TERMS: 10 Months
SALARY CLASSIFICATION: Certified Salary Determination Chart
GENERAL STATEMENT OF RESPONSIBILITIES:
Develops and implements a curriculum program consistent with district educational goals and objectives and student IEP programming.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
  • Serves as case manager responsible for coordinating the development, monitoring, and implementation of student's Individual Education Plan (IEP), including any relevant Behavior Intervention Plan.
  • Maintains accurate and confidential records of all assigned students (including, but not limited to, grades and progress monitoring).
  • Establishes, maintains and promotes a classroom atmosphere which ensures the emotional and physical safety and well-being of students and emphasizes mutual respect, self-worth, self-discipline, cooperation, consideration and responsibility.
  • Assesses student needs and develops, implements and evaluates daily lesson plans for students to include scheduled activities and materials. Modifies instructional program to meet the needs of each child. Designs and implements all specially-designed instruction as indicated in the students' IEPs.
  • Utilizes and implements classroom management techniques to maintain organization, orderliness and student safety, and a productive learning environment. Utilizes positive reinforcement to maximize desired behavior and educational outcomes.
  • Develops a comprehensive instructional plan for assigned students. Maps, schedules, observes and assigns Special Education Paraprofessional/s as needed to ensure student services.
  • Consults with regular education classroom teacher to develop curriculum modifications and intervention strategies.
  • Ensures that parents are informed of methods of evaluation used to inform instruction and document progress.
  • Collaborates with parents and relevant providers in development and provision of educational programming for students.
  • Develops Transition Plans for students, if appropriate. This may include explicit instruction in vocational skills, job shadowing, job skills, college and career readiness, safety and community awareness.
  • Adheres to all court orders, state and federal regulations, and Governing Board policies (in general and especially as related to Special Education programming and services).
  • Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS
A. REQUIRED EDUCATION, TRAINING & EXPERIENCE
  • Arizona Special Education Teaching Certificate
  • Structured English Immersion (SEI) Endorsement
  • Appropriate Endorsement/Approved Area Arizona
  • IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card
  • Valid CPR/First Aid Certification

B. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
  • While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, feel and type; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 30 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, and ability to adjust focus.

C. COMMITMENT & DEPENDABILITY
  • Willingness to perform as an integral member of a successful team;
  • Dedication to providing the highest level of service;
  • Willingness to adhere to policies and procedures.

PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS
MARGINAL FUNCTIONS
Order classroom supplies and instructional materials.
MENTAL TASKS
Communicate - verbally and in writing. Read. Analyze. Evaluate. Manage. Promote Learning. Ensure safety. Observe.
PHYSICAL TASKS
Work involves sitting for extended periods of time, moving from one location to another, reaching, stooping, bending, and holding, lifting and grasping objects.
EQUIPMENT, AIDS, TOOLS, MATERIALS
Uses projector, whiteboard, whiteboard marker, and other office or instructional equipment, such as telephones, fax-machines, computers and associated technology. May use hand tools and operate power-driven machinery, as appropriate and aligned with student programming.
WORKING CONDITIONS
Indoor classroom environment. Outdoor school campus and community environments. Contact with the public, colleagues, students and families.
CONTROL, SUPERVISION
Monitor students, volunteers, inclusion assistants, special education aides in the classroom, throughout the school campus, and in the community (as appropriate; e.g. field trips, community-based instruction).
REASONING ABILITY
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
EVALUATION PROCEDURE: In accordance with provisions specified in Governing Board policy.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED: Reports to school/site administration
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY: Some
PUBLIC NOTIFICATION OF NON-DISCRIMINATION: Sahuarita Unified School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, national origin, sexual orientation, age, sex or disability in admission or access to , or treatment or employment in, its educational programs or activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups.

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