About Special Educator A career in special education is most suited for those who have an incredible passion for teaching and love as well as concern for children with special needs. Special education means a personalised schooling given to children with different disabilities both physical and mental. Children with such disabilities need special training and instruction by well-trained professionals in the field of special education. Special education offers different career opportunities including teaching, instruction and curriculum development for children with special needs and adults. The major responsibility of special educator is to teach and interact with children who have a variety of disabilities. The special educators are trained in specific disabilities that include learning disabilities, speech or language impairments, visual impairments etc.

Eligibility to become Special Educator For taking up Diploma in Special Education course, a pass in Class 12 with minimum qualifying percentage/ grade/ marks is mandatory.

For pursuing B.Ed course in Special Education, UG degree from any stream with minimum qualifying marks is mandatory.

Students can also take up certificate courses to get mastery over several techniques in special education. However, certificate courses are just to enhance knowledge and qualification.