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Adapted Physical Education Specialists

Median Salary
67,190
Job Outlook
+4%

Overview

What are the responsibilities of this role?

Provide individualized physical education instruction or services to children, youth, or adults with exceptional physical needs due to gross motor developmental delays or other impairments.

What sectors do they work in?

No data available for this section.

What is the job outlook?

Overall employment of special education teachers is projected to decline 0 percent from 2023 to 2033. Despite declining employment, about 35,900 openings for special education teachers are projected each year, on average, over the decade. All of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to other occupations or exit the labor force, such as to retire.

Compensation

What is the typical salary range?

$29,470

10%

$67,190

Median

$97,910

90%

How does location impact how much salary?

Education

What level of education do professionals in this role have?

Education Level

  • Bachelor's degree

    38%

  • Post baccalaureate

    33%

  • Master's degree

    28%


Which college majors best prepare you for this role?

  • Special Education and Teaching, General
  • Education/Teaching of Individuals with Speech or Language Impairments
  • Special Education and Teaching, Other
  • Education/Teaching of Individuals with Autism
  • Education/Teaching of Individuals with Hearing Impairments Including Deafness
  • Education/Teaching of Individuals with Specific Learning Disabilities
  • Education/Teaching of Individuals with Vision Impairments Including Blindness
  • Education/Teaching of Individuals with Emotional Disturbances
  • Education/Teaching of Individuals with Multiple Disabilities
  • Education/Teaching of Individuals with Orthopedic and Other Physical Health Impairments
  • Education/Teaching of Individuals Who are Developmentally Delayed
  • Education/Teaching of Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities
  • Education/Teaching of Individuals with Traumatic Brain Injuries

Skills and Interests

Which skill sets are the most valuable to possess?

Skills

  • Verbal Skills

    High

  • Leadership

    High

  • Critical Thinking and Problem Solving

    High

  • Math and Science Skills

    Low

  • Technology Design and Control

    Mid

  • Equipment Operation and Maintenance

    Low


What knowledge should you bring to the table?

  • Education and Training
  • Psychology
  • English Language
  • Customer and Personal Service
  • Therapy and Counseling

What challenges will you likely face in the workplace?

Workplace

  • Responsibility

    High

  • Physical Activity

    High

  • Exposure to Job Hazards

    Mid

  • Time Pressure

    Low

  • Repetitiveness

    Low

  • Decision Making

    Low

  • Level Of Competition

    Low


What personality traits help people thrive in this role?

Social

You love connecting with people, helping others and making a difference in your community.

Realistic

You love hands-on work and solving practical problems — like fixing things and building stuff.

RIASEC represents six broad interest areas—Realistic, Investigative, Artistic, Social, Enterprising, and Conventional—helping individuals identify careers that match their skills and preferences.

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Data supplied by Bureau of Labor Statistics, National Center of Education Statistics, Defense Manpower Data Center (View our update schedule). Contact any business, college or military service branch to answer additional questions.