Early Childhood Special Education Endorsement, Basic Certificate

College(s):

Harry S Truman

Program Code: 0429

Program Requirements

Required Program Core
CHLD DV 262Child, Family & Community Relations3
EDUC 170Observation, Documentation, & Assessment in ECSE3
EDUC 171Language and Literacy in ECSE3
EDUC 172Principles and Practices of ECSE3
Total Hours12

Admission Requirements:

    • Undergrad degree holders 
    • Valid Illinois Professional Educator License (PEL) with an LBS1 endorsement or an Early Childhood Endorsement
     

Careers

This program can prepare students for the jobs listed below. Click on each one to learn more, including average earnings, annual job openings, and how much education people in that field have. For additional guidance and resources on career options, current City Colleges students and alumni can contact the Career Services Office.

Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten

Job Description

Teach academic, social, and life skills to kindergarten students with learning, emotional, or physical disabilities. Includes teachers who specialize and work with students who are blind or have visual impairments; students who are deaf or have hearing impairments; and students with intellectual disabilities.

Salary Based on Experience Level

Take a look at the average hourly/annual earnings for this career in Cook County

Lightcast earnings figures are based on OES data from the BLS and include base rate, cost of living allowances, guaranteed pay, hazardous-duty pay, incentive pay (including commissions and bonuses), on-call pay, and tips.

Annual Wages

Entry-Level 10th Percentile$51,589
Median 50th Percentile$68,826
Senior-Level 90th Percentile$108,882

Hourly Wages

Entry-Level 10th Percentile$25
Median 50th Percentile$33
Senior-Level 90th Percentile$52

Annual Job Openings

447 annual openings in Cook County

National Education Attainment

Here, you can see the level of education that people in this career complete.

Degree Program% of Jobs
A high school diploma or less0.00%
A certificate0.00%
Some college0.96%
An Associate degree0.00%
A Bachelor's degree66.02%
A Master's or Professional degree27.83%
A Doctoral degree or more5.19%

99.04% continue their education beyond an associate degree

Adapted Physical Education Specialists

Job Description

Provide individualized physical education instruction or services to children, youth, or adults with exceptional physical needs due to gross motor developmental delays or other impairments.

Salary Based on Experience Level

Take a look at the average hourly/annual earnings for this career in Cook County

Lightcast earnings figures are based on OES data from the BLS and include base rate, cost of living allowances, guaranteed pay, hazardous-duty pay, incentive pay (including commissions and bonuses), on-call pay, and tips.

Annual Wages

Entry-Level 10th Percentile$49,624
Median 50th Percentile$63,847
Senior-Level 90th Percentile$87,440

Hourly Wages

Entry-Level 10th Percentile$24
Median 50th Percentile$31
Senior-Level 90th Percentile$42

Annual Job Openings

68 annual openings in Cook County

National Education Attainment

Here, you can see the level of education that people in this career complete.

Degree Program% of Jobs
A high school diploma or less0.00%
A certificate0.00%
Some college0.00%
An Associate degree0.00%
A Bachelor's degree71.43%
A Master's or Professional degree28.57%
A Doctoral degree or more0.00%

100.00% continue their education beyond an associate degree

Special Education Teachers, Preschool

Job Description

Teach academic, social, and life skills to preschool-aged students with learning, emotional, or physical disabilities. Includes teachers who specialize and work with students who are blind or have visual impairments; students who are deaf or have hearing impairments; and students with intellectual disabilities.

Salary Based on Experience Level

Take a look at the average hourly/annual earnings for this career in Cook County

Lightcast earnings figures are based on OES data from the BLS and include base rate, cost of living allowances, guaranteed pay, hazardous-duty pay, incentive pay (including commissions and bonuses), on-call pay, and tips.

Annual Wages

Entry-Level 10th Percentile$43,234
Median 50th Percentile$65,510
Senior-Level 90th Percentile$103,824

Hourly Wages

Entry-Level 10th Percentile$21
Median 50th Percentile$31
Senior-Level 90th Percentile$50

Annual Job Openings

31 annual openings in Cook County

National Education Attainment

Here, you can see the level of education that people in this career complete.

Degree Program% of Jobs
A high school diploma or less0.00%
A certificate0.00%
Some college1.44%
An Associate degree3.00%
A Bachelor's degree63.43%
A Master's or Professional degree32.13%
A Doctoral degree or more0.00%

95.56% continue their education beyond an associate degree