Reading | Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania

Skills & Competencies

Skills developed through this program

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Skills

Active ListeningSocial PerceptivenessInstructingSpeakingActive LearningLearning StrategiesWritingService Orientation

Knowledge

English LanguageEducation and TrainingMathematicsAdministrativeCustomer and Personal Service

Abilities

Oral ComprehensionOral ExpressionWritten ComprehensionWritten ExpressionProblem SensitivityDeductive ReasoningInductive ReasoningSpeech RecognitionSpeech ClarityInformation Ordering

Tasks

Develop or write Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) for students.
Establish and enforce rules for behavior and policies and procedures to maintain order among student
Develop and implement strategies to meet the needs of students with a variety of handicapping condit
Track students' progress on computer-based programs, such as reading fluency and comprehension.

Technology

Operating system softwareData base user interface and query softwareComputer based training softwareElectronic mail softwareVideo creation and editing software

Tools

Alternative computer keyboardsAssistive amplification systemsAudio tape recorders or playersBraille slatesBraille stylusesBunsen burnersCommunication boardsComputer laser printersDesktop computersDigital video camerasDissection scalpelsDocument camerasEmergency first aid kitsEnteral feeding equipmentEye controlled computer mouse equipment

Work Values

RelationshipsWorking ConditionsAchievementIndependenceSupportRecognition

Career Pathways

Occupations this program prepares you for

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Occupations matched to this program, with median wage, top wage, growth, and openings
SOC	Occupation	Method	Wage	Growth	Openings
Match confidence: medium25-2057.00	Special Education Teachers, Middle School	title_inference	$64,880 median$102,730 top	-1.9%	-180

Program Pathways

Credentials this program stacks toward

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What You'll Learn

Key competencies developed through this program

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Mastery: advanced (Level 4)(based on Master's Degree)

Special education program leadership — set departmental vision, establish evidence-based instructional standards, and evaluate program effectiveness across the middle school special education continuum.
District-level IEP policy development — author and champion systemic procedures that ensure legally compliant, student-centered IEP processes across multiple school sites.
Mentor and coach emerging educators — design induction and professional development programs that build instructional capacity and ethical practice in new and developing special education teachers.
Organizational behavior and culture — model and institutionalize high expectations for student dignity, self-control, and empathy as core values within the school community.
Cross-agency partnership leadership — forge and sustain strategic relationships with social services, mental health providers, and community organizations to expand wraparound support for students with disabilities.
Inclusive education systems design — lead school-wide restructuring efforts that expand and improve mainstream placement opportunities and co-teaching models for students with diverse learning needs.
Advanced data governance and reporting — direct the collection, analysis, and interpretation of program-wide outcome data to inform administrative decisions and satisfy state and federal accountability requirements.
Policy advocacy and legal interpretation — advise administrators and school boards on IDEA compliance, special education law updates, and best-practice implementation strategies at the organizational level.
Budget and resource stewardship — manage special education departmental budgets, assistive technology procurement, and staffing allocations to maximize student outcomes across the school.
Research and continuous improvement — lead action research initiatives and disseminate findings to local and regional professional communities, advancing the field of middle school special education practice.

Program Details

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Requirements

What you need to earn this credential

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Financial Aid

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Scholarships

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