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

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Salary

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Speech-Language Pathologists $106,200
Special Education Teachers, Secondary School $78,200

Similar skills & knowledge

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Reading Comprehension
Reading work-related information.

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.

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

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.

Writing
Writing things for co-workers or customers.

Speaking
Talking to others.

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

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.

Social Perceptiveness
Understanding people's reactions.

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.

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.

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

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

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

Instructing
Teaching people how to do something.

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

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

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

Service Orientation
Looking for ways to help people.


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.

History and Archeology Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Speech-Language Pathologists
Speech-Language Pathologists
Very Low
History and Archeology Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Special Education Teachers, Secondary School
Special Education Teachers, Secondary School
Medium

History and Archeology
Knowledge of historical events and their causes, indicators, and effects on civilizations and cultures.

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Geography Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Speech-Language Pathologists
Speech-Language Pathologists
Low
Geography Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Special Education Teachers, Secondary School
Special Education Teachers, Secondary School
Medium

Geography
Knowledge of principles and methods for describing the features of land, sea, and air masses, including their physical characteristics, locations, interrelationships, and distribution of plant, animal, and human life.

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Mathematics Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Speech-Language Pathologists
Speech-Language Pathologists
Low
Mathematics Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Special Education Teachers, Secondary School
Special Education Teachers, Secondary School
Medium

Mathematics
Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.

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Administration and Management Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Speech-Language Pathologists
Speech-Language Pathologists
Low
Administration and Management Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Special Education Teachers, Secondary School
Special Education Teachers, Secondary School
Medium

Administration and Management
Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.

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Typical Level Of Training

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

Master's degree

Typical level Of training for Special Education Teachers, Secondary School
Special Education Teachers, Secondary School

Licensing

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Licensing for Speech-Language Pathologists
Speech-Language Pathologists

License may be required in District of Columbia

Licensing for Special Education Teachers, Secondary School
Special Education Teachers, Secondary School

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 Speech-Language Pathologists
Speech-Language Pathologists

2 related certifications

Certification for Special Education Teachers, Secondary School
Special Education Teachers, Secondary School

5 related certifications

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