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Special Education Aide

Special education aides provide individualized support to students with physical, cognitive, behavioral, and sensory disabilities in K-12 settings, implementing IEP goals under teacher direction. Florida's exceptional student education (ESE) mandate covers approximately 350,000 students annually, with ESE aides representing 30-40% of all paraprofessional positions and in consistent shortage across the state.

FL Median Salary
$30,310
Entry Salary
$24,360
Experienced
$42,000
FL Growth
N/A

Requirements & Training

  • Credential: Same as general paraprofessional; ESE-specific training district-required; some districts require CPI certification

Career Path

  1. ESE Aide → ESE Lead Paraprofessional → ESE Teacher (with bachelor's + certification) → ESE Specialist

Top Florida Employers

All 67 FL public school districtsExceptional Student Education programsPrivate ESE schoolsSchool-based therapy programs

Related Programs

  • Special Education Aide Certificate
  • ESE Paraprofessional Training
  • Human Development Certificate
  • AA in Special Education
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Salary data sourced from Bureau of Labor Statistics Florida Occupational Employment Statistics. School data from Florida Department of Education CIE database.

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