Early Childhood Special Education Endorsement, Basic Certificate
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TRProgram Code: 0429
The Basic Certificate-Early Childhood Special Education is for undergraduate degree holders with an Illinois Professional Educator License and an LBS1 endorsement or an Early Childhood Endorsement seeking a letter of approval for Early Childhood Special Education. The ECSE approval prepares students to teach in an early childhood special education setting.
Program Requirements
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Required Program Core | ||
| CHLD DV 262 | Child, Family & Community Relations | 3 |
| EDUC 170 | Observation, Documentation, & Assessment in ECSE | 3 |
| EDUC 171 | Language and Literacy in ECSE | 3 |
| EDUC 172 | Principles and Practices of ECSE | 3 |
| Total Hours | 12 | |
Admission Requirements:
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- 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
Emsi 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 | $45,609 |
|---|---|
| Median 50th Percentile | $69,150 |
| Senior-Level 90th Percentile | $111,262 |
Hourly Wages
| Entry-Level 10th Percentile | $22 |
|---|---|
| Median 50th Percentile | $33 |
| Senior-Level 90th Percentile | $53 |
Annual Job Openings
351 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 less | 0.00% |
| A certificate | 0.00% |
| Some college | 0.96% |
| An Associate degree | 0.00% |
| A Bachelor's degree | 66.02% |
| A Master's or Professional degree | 27.83% |
| A Doctoral degree or more | 5.19% |
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
Emsi 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 | $42,618 |
|---|---|
| Median 50th Percentile | $56,795 |
| Senior-Level 90th Percentile | $84,769 |
Hourly Wages
| Entry-Level 10th Percentile | $20 |
|---|---|
| Median 50th Percentile | $27 |
| Senior-Level 90th Percentile | $41 |
Annual Job Openings
34 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 less | 0.00% |
| A certificate | 0.00% |
| Some college | 0.00% |
| An Associate degree | 0.00% |
| A Bachelor's degree | 71.43% |
| A Master's or Professional degree | 28.57% |
| A Doctoral degree or more | 0.00% |
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
Emsi 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 | $30,951 |
|---|---|
| Median 50th Percentile | $55,162 |
| Senior-Level 90th Percentile | $95,382 |
Hourly Wages
| Entry-Level 10th Percentile | $15 |
|---|---|
| Median 50th Percentile | $27 |
| Senior-Level 90th Percentile | $46 |
Annual Job Openings
19 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 less | 0.00% |
| A certificate | 0.00% |
| Some college | 1.44% |
| An Associate degree | 3.00% |
| A Bachelor's degree | 63.43% |
| A Master's or Professional degree | 32.13% |
| A Doctoral degree or more | 0.00% |
95.56% continue their education beyond an associate degree