Compare Special Education Teachers, Preschool & Speech-Language Pathologists District Of Columbia

Comparison Special Education Teachers,... Speech-Language Pathologists
Salary

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Special Education Teachers, Preschool $77,900
Speech-Language Pathologists $106,200

Similar skills & knowledge

These skills are commonly used in both your current job and your selected occupation.

Systems Analysis
Figuring out how a system should work and how changes in the future will affect it.

Active Listening
Listening to others, not interrupting, and asking good questions.

Speaking
Talking to others.

Administrative
Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures and systems such as word processing, managing files and records, stenography and transcription, designing forms, and other office procedures and terminology.

Monitoring
Keeping track of how well people and/or groups are doing in order to make improvements.

Learning Strategies
Using the best training or teaching strategies for learning new things.

Computers and Electronics
Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.

Critical Thinking
Thinking about the pros and cons of different ways to solve a problem.

Social Perceptiveness
Understanding people's reactions.

Service Orientation
Looking for ways to help people.

Coordination
Changing what is done based on other people's actions.

Time Management
Managing your time and the time of other people.

Systems Evaluation
Measuring how well a system is working and how to improve it.

Writing
Writing things for co-workers or customers.

Complex Problem Solving
Noticing a problem and figuring out the best way to solve it.

Judgment and Decision Making
Thinking about the pros and cons of different options and picking the best one.

Active Learning
Figuring out how to use new ideas or things.

Instructing
Teaching people how to do something.

Sociology and Anthropology
Knowledge of group behavior and dynamics, societal trends and influences, human migrations, ethnicity, cultures and their history and origins.

Reading Comprehension
Reading work-related information.


skills & knowledge Gaps

These are areas where you might have skill gaps. People working in your selected job generally need higher levels in these skill and knowledge areas than people working in your current job.

Therapy and Counseling Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Special Education Teachers, Preschool
Special Education Teachers, Preschool
Low
Therapy and Counseling Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Speech-Language Pathologists
Speech-Language Pathologists
High

Therapy and Counseling
Knowledge of principles, methods, and procedures for diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of physical and mental dysfunctions, and for career counseling and guidance.

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English Language Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Special Education Teachers, Preschool
Special Education Teachers, Preschool
Medium
English Language Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Speech-Language Pathologists
Speech-Language Pathologists
Very High

English Language
Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.

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Customer and Personal Service Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Special Education Teachers, Preschool
Special Education Teachers, Preschool
Medium
Customer and Personal Service Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Speech-Language Pathologists
Speech-Language Pathologists
High

Customer and Personal Service
Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.

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Education and Training Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Special Education Teachers, Preschool
Special Education Teachers, Preschool
Medium
Education and Training Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Speech-Language Pathologists
Speech-Language Pathologists
High

Education and Training
Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects.

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Medicine and Dentistry Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Special Education Teachers, Preschool
Special Education Teachers, Preschool
Very Low
Medicine and Dentistry Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Speech-Language Pathologists
Speech-Language Pathologists
Medium

Medicine and Dentistry
Knowledge of the information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat human injuries, diseases, and deformities. This includes symptoms, treatment alternatives, drug properties and interactions, and preventive health-care measures.

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Psychology Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Special Education Teachers, Preschool
Special Education Teachers, Preschool
Medium
Psychology Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Speech-Language Pathologists
Speech-Language Pathologists
High

Psychology
Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, personality, and interests; learning and motivation; psychological research methods; and the assessment and treatment of behavioral and affective disorders.

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Typical Level Of Training

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Typical level Of training for Special Education Teachers, Preschool
Special Education Teachers, Preschool

Bachelor's degree

Typical level Of training for Speech-Language Pathologists
Speech-Language Pathologists

Licensing

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Licensing for Special Education Teachers, Preschool
Special Education Teachers, Preschool

No license found in District of Columbia

Licensing for Speech-Language Pathologists
Speech-Language Pathologists

License may be required in District of Columbia


Certification

Certifications help you get ahead or qualify for different jobs. You usually have to pass a test to earn one, and then you can show employers that you have the skills and knowledge needed to do well on the job.

Certification for Special Education Teachers, Preschool
Special Education Teachers, Preschool

6 related certifications

Certification for Speech-Language Pathologists
Speech-Language Pathologists

2 related certifications

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