How can I become qualified to be a special education teacher in MA?

Question

I live in MA, and hope to work in special education- How do I get the proper licence? I have my Bachelors Degree (in history) , I took the MTEL test with English as the subject- what additional tests do I need to take , and what addition credentials do i need to be qualified as a special education teacher in MA?

Do I need a Masters degree in special education before I can become a teacher in that field?

I'd love to work with students who have learning disabilities, such as autism, add, etc..

Also- is there a high demand for special ed teachers in MA- and what is the usual starting salary? Thanks

Answer 1

Your best bet would be to contact the state office of Public Instruction or whatever they call it in MA.  They probably have a website where you can find the specific requirements for teaching special ed.  It varies from state to state.

There is always a demand for special ed teachers.