Special Educators are trained in communication with children with disabilities in a way that addresses the child's individual abilities and needs. They provide learning assistance to students with mental, emotional, or physical disorders by evaluating each studentls progress and making reports for each of them.
Personal Competencies
• You like to teach others
• You have strong communication skills
• You pay attention to details
• You like to help others
Entry Pathway
1. Complete 1 0 + 2 in any stream
2. Complete Bachelor's degree in any subiect followed by a Bachelor's of Education (B.Ed.) in Special Education OR
Complete Bachelor's degree in any subject followed by Bachelor's of Education (B.Ed.) in Special Education and follow it up with Master's of Education (M.Ed.) in Special Education OR
Complete Diploma in Education (D.Ed.) Special Education programme from an institute recognised by the Rehabilitation Council of India
Please check the duration of the course during enrolment
Where will you study?
This course is offered by the Department of Education/Special Education.
This list of Institutes is indicative only.
GOVERNMENT INSTITUTES
1. Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University (GGSIPU), New Delhi, Delhi
2. Jamia Millia Islamia (JM), New Delhi, Delhi
3. Mahatma Jyotiba Phule Rohilkhand University, Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh
4. Banaras Hindu University (BHU), Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh
5. All India Institute of Speech and Hearing, Mysuru, Kamataka
6. Jadavpur University, Kolkata, West Bengal
7. Yashwantrao Chavan Maharashtra Open University, Nashik, Maharashtra
8. Puniab University, Chandigarh, Punjab
PRIVATE INSTITUTES
(Please check if Institute is affiliated and accredited with UGC and AICTE before applying)
1. Indian Institute of Health Education and Research, Patna, Bihar
2. Sanskriti University, Mathura, Uttar Pradesh
3. Israii Devi Shikshan Sansthan, Prayagrai, Uttar Pradesh
4. Ashray Trust Centre for Rehabilitation, Mumbai, Maharashtra
5. Amity University, Noida, Uttar Pradesh
6. SGT University (Shree Guru Gobind Singh Tricentenary University), Gurugram, Haryana
7. Manav Rachna University (MRU), Faridabad, Haryana
8. ICFAI University, Agartala, Tripura
DISTANCE LEARNING INSTITUTE
Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU), New Delhi
Fees
The approx. course fee ranges between INR 50,000 - 2,00,000.*
*These figures are estimated numbers and will vary from Institute to Institute.
Scholarships & Loans
SCHOLARSHIPS
• National Scholarship Portal - Visit http://www.scholarships.gov.in Under this portal there are Central Government schemes offered by different departments, UGC/AICTE schemes and state schemes*
• Visit http://www.buddy4study.com - This is a gateway to scholarships starting from Class XI.*
• Scholarships are also made available in institutes based on merit
*(Availability of these scholarships can vary from time to time)
LOANS
• VidyaLakshmi, http://www.vidyalakshmi.co.in, is a portal for students seeking education loan. This portal has been developed under the guidance of the Department of Financial Services, (Ministry of finance), Ministry of Education, Government of India and Indian Banks Association (IBA). Students can view, apply and track the education loan applications on the website.
• Some states have student credit cards with low interest rates, for instance, West Bengal, Odisha, Bihar, etc.
• All banks give education loans.
Where will you work?
Places of Work: Govemment and Private Schools, Special Centres and Institutes, Non-governmental Organizations, Special Education Teachers in B.Ed. Colleges, Rehabilitation Centres, Hospitals for Children with Special Needs
Work Environment: As a Special Educator, you have to interact with the children and the staff in the organization. Organizations usually work for 5 to 6 days a week and 8 to 9 hours everyday. This may vary from organization to organization. Shift system may be available. Overtime may be required.
Opportunities for work exist for differently abled in this field.
Expected Growth Path
Assistant Counsellor → Counsellor → Head of Counselling Department → Member of School Senior Leadership Team/Vice Principal Principal
Expected Income
*The figures are indicative & subject to change
The approx. salary of a Special Educator ranges between INR 25,000 - 30,000* per month.
Source: bit.ly/3XDz7DD
Experts from the field
Dr. Mittu Alur is the founder chairperson of The Spastic Society of India — now rechristened ADAPT — Able Disabled All People Together. She is an educator, disability rights activist, researcher, writer and published author on issues concerning people with disability in India. Alur is a pioneer in the care and education of people with Neuromuscular and Developmental Disabilities, like Cerebral Palsy, Autism, Down Syndrome and Intellectual Disabilities. After her daughter Malini Chib was diagnosed with Cerebral Palsy, she realised that the care of people with conditions like her daughter was non-existent in India, Hence she trained in England and started the Spastics Society of India (SSD in 1972. Today independent Spastic societies exist in 16 states in India with outreach to many rural areas as well.*
SPECIAL EDUCATOR
NCS Code: 2352.03 | ET019• You like to teach others
• You have strong communication skills
• You pay attention to details
• You like to help others
1. Complete 1 0 + 2 in any stream
2. Complete Bachelor's degree in any subiect followed by a Bachelor's of Education (B.Ed.) in Special Education
OR
Complete Bachelor's degree in any subject followed by Bachelor's of Education (B.Ed.) in Special Education and follow it up with Master's of Education (M.Ed.) in Special Education
OR
Complete Diploma in Education (D.Ed.) Special Education programme from an institute recognised by the Rehabilitation Council of India
Please check the duration of the course during enrolment
This course is offered by the Department of Education/Special Education.
This list of Institutes is indicative only.
GOVERNMENT INSTITUTES
1. Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University (GGSIPU), New Delhi, Delhi
2. Jamia Millia Islamia (JM), New Delhi, Delhi
3. Mahatma Jyotiba Phule Rohilkhand University, Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh
4. Banaras Hindu University (BHU), Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh
5. All India Institute of Speech and Hearing, Mysuru, Kamataka
6. Jadavpur University, Kolkata, West Bengal
7. Yashwantrao Chavan Maharashtra Open University, Nashik, Maharashtra
8. Puniab University, Chandigarh, Punjab
PRIVATE INSTITUTES
(Please check if Institute is affiliated and accredited with UGC and AICTE before applying)
1. Indian Institute of Health Education and Research, Patna, Bihar
2. Sanskriti University, Mathura, Uttar Pradesh
3. Israii Devi Shikshan Sansthan, Prayagrai, Uttar Pradesh
4. Ashray Trust Centre for Rehabilitation, Mumbai, Maharashtra
5. Amity University, Noida, Uttar Pradesh
6. SGT University (Shree Guru Gobind Singh Tricentenary University), Gurugram, Haryana
7. Manav Rachna University (MRU), Faridabad, Haryana
8. ICFAI University, Agartala, Tripura
DISTANCE LEARNING INSTITUTE
Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU), New Delhi
The approx. course fee ranges between INR 50,000 - 2,00,000.*
*These figures are estimated numbers and will vary from Institute to Institute.
SCHOLARSHIPS
• National Scholarship Portal - Visit http://www.scholarships.gov.in Under this portal there are Central Government schemes offered by different departments, UGC/AICTE schemes and state schemes*
• Visit http://www.buddy4study.com - This is a gateway to scholarships starting from Class XI.*
• Scholarships are also made available in institutes based on merit
*(Availability of these scholarships can vary from time to time)
LOANS
• VidyaLakshmi, http://www.vidyalakshmi.co.in, is a portal for students seeking education loan. This portal has been developed under the guidance of the Department of Financial Services, (Ministry of finance), Ministry of Education, Government of India and Indian Banks Association (IBA). Students can view, apply and track the education loan applications on the website.
• Some states have student credit cards with low interest rates, for instance, West Bengal, Odisha, Bihar, etc.
• All banks give education loans.
Places of Work: Govemment and Private Schools, Special Centres and Institutes, Non-governmental Organizations, Special Education Teachers in B.Ed. Colleges, Rehabilitation Centres, Hospitals for Children with Special Needs
Work Environment: As a Special Educator, you have to interact with the children and the staff in the organization. Organizations usually work for 5 to 6 days a week and 8 to 9 hours everyday. This may vary from organization to organization. Shift system may be available. Overtime may be required.
Opportunities for work exist for differently abled in this field.
Assistant Counsellor → Counsellor → Head of Counselling Department → Member of School Senior Leadership Team/Vice Principal Principal
*The figures are indicative & subject to change
The approx. salary of a Special Educator ranges between INR 25,000 - 30,000* per month.
Source: bit.ly/3XDz7DD
Experts from the field
Dr. Mittu Alur is the founder chairperson of The Spastic Society of India — now rechristened ADAPT — Able Disabled All People Together. She is an educator, disability rights activist, researcher, writer and published author on issues concerning people with disability in India. Alur is a pioneer in the care and education of people with Neuromuscular and Developmental Disabilities, like Cerebral Palsy, Autism, Down Syndrome and Intellectual Disabilities. After her daughter Malini Chib was diagnosed with Cerebral Palsy, she realised that the care of people with conditions like her daughter was non-existent in India, Hence she trained in England and started the Spastics Society of India (SSD in 1972. Today independent Spastic societies exist in 16 states in India with outreach to many rural areas as well.*
Source: https://dbpedia.org/page/Mithu—Alur
*The above information is for training purposes only and will not be used for any commercial gains
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