Special Education Teacher
معلم تربية خاصة
Supports students of determination with tailored teaching so every child can learn and thrive.
Career overview
What they do
Special education teachers work in inclusive schools and specialist centres, adapting curricula for learning, physical, sensory and developmental needs.
Typical responsibilities
- Assess learning needs
- Write individual education plans
- Adapt lessons and materials
- Work with therapists and families
- Track progress
Skills you'll need
How much it relies on
Work style
Advantages
- Profound impact
- National inclusion priority
- Shortage specialism
Disadvantages
- Emotionally demanding
- Slow, individual progress
- Paperwork for plans and reports
Growth & future opportunities
Editorial view: growing with inclusive-education policies for People of Determination.
Career content is written by the Masari editorial team. Last reviewed 21 Oct 2026.
Study in the UAE
Programs at UAE institutions that lead to this career.
Average tuition
AED 70,800 per year on average for bachelor's programmes with published fees (AED 36,000–162,203, 39 programmes).
Master's: around AED 3,189 per credit hour (8 programmes).
From each university's official fee schedule. Yearly figures for per-credit schedules assume a full-time load of 30 credit hours. Excludes housing, books and other fees.
- Al Ain UniversityBachelor of Education in Special Education
- American University in the EmiratesBachelor of EducationDubai4 yearstypicalNot published
- Emirates College for Advanced EducationBachelor of Education in Early Childhood and Primary EducationAbu Dhabi4 yearstypicalNot published
- Higher Colleges of TechnologyBachelor of Education (Early Childhood)Dubai · Abu Dhabi · Sharjah · Fujairah · Ras Al Khaimah4 yearstypicalNot published
- Middlesex University DubaiBachelor of Arts Education Studies
- Middlesex University DubaiBachelor of Arts Honours Education Studies
- United Arab Emirates UniversityBachelor of Education in Health and Physical EducationAbu Dhabi4 yearstypicalNot published
- United Arab Emirates UniversityBachelor of Education in Special EducationAbu Dhabi4 yearstypicalNot published
Programs and accreditation come from the Commission for Academic Accreditation (CAA) register of the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research. Tuition and duration appear once verified on the university's own program page; always confirm admission details with the university.
Scholarships for this path
See all scholarshipsAbu Dhabi Scholarships – Master's
Abu Dhabi Department of Education and Knowledge (ADEK) · Government
Full-ride master's scholarship in psychology and social work.
ADEK Khotwa Scholarship Programme
Abu Dhabi Department of Education and Knowledge (ADEK) · Government
A fully sponsored alternative pathway to a degree abroad via a community college or foundation year.
AURAK merit scholarships and financial aid
American University of Ras Al Khaimah · University
Merit scholarships for full-time students of all nationalities, plus financial aid.
AUS PhD graduate assistantships
American University of Sharjah · University
Full or partial assistantships with a tuition waiver and monthly stipend.
UAE job market
Openings collected from connected job sources.
Openings by emirate
Salary range from postings
No verified salary data yet.
Employers hiring
- Deliveroo · 1
- Dubai Government entity · 1
- Tamara · 1
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Job data last updated 25 Oct 2026, 11:02 AM
Skills employers ask for
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Specialist skills
Tools & software
Personal skills
Languages
Qualifications & licences
Counted with keyword matching on 3 posting descriptions from the job sources above. A skill appears once per posting. It's a guide to what employers ask for, not a full list.