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How to become a Special Education Aide
From teacher assistant: every step, how long it takes, and the credential it earns.
- Time to get there
- 0–12 months
- Typical pay
- $32k–$44k
- Starting from
- Teacher assistant
Pay is an estimate of typical US entry-level pay for this role and varies by state, employer and shift. The timeline assumes you are starting from teacher assistant and includes any licence or programme legally required, not just course length.
See special education aide jobs open nowThe route
Meet paraprofessional requirements
Same bar as a teacher assistant: associate degree or ParaPro.
Course that covers thisTeaching Assistant with Special Education & Phonics CourseUdemy · around $24.99Learn behaviour support
De-escalation, IEP goals, and data collection on student progress.
Course that covers thisMaster Course in Early Childhood EducationUdemy · around $89.99Get safety-intervention trained
CPI or a similar program, provided by most districts.
CPI crisis prevention
Consider the RBT credential
Registered Behavior Technician — 40 hours of training, and it raises your pay.
RBT (BACB)
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Destination
Special Education Aide
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