Teaching Assistants, Special Education

Code: 25-9043.00

Also known as: Special Education Aide, Special Education Paraprofessional, Special Education Teacher Assistant

Description: Assist a preschool, elementary, middle, or secondary school teacher to provide academic, social, or life skills to students who have learning, emotional, or physical disabilities. Serve in a position for which a teacher has primary responsibility for the design and implementation of educational programs and services.

Teaching Assistants, Special Education

Typical wages


10% $19,610
25% $23,830
Median $28,900
75% $36,110
90% $44,290

Projected employment

Estimated Employment
(2019 year)
1,395,900
Projected Employment
(2029 year)
1,446,400
Percent Change +0 %
Projected Annual Job Openings 140,400