The State of Special Education Staffing 2025-2026 Report
The data-backed insights you need to drive positive change in your district.
What’s Inside
Our latest State of Special Education Staffing report delivers an up-to-date look at the education talent landscape—helping districts plan strategically and act proactively. All insights are drawn from trusted national sources like the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), Lightcast Analyst, and the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ensuring you’re making decisions based on the most current and credible information available. You’ll find:
- Role-by-Role Talent Market Outlook Employment trends, candidate supply, projected growth, and competitive demand for key positions including Special Education Teachers, SLPs, School Psychologists, Behavioral Specialists, and more.
- Regional Staffing Insights Compensation trends, vacancy rates, and hiring challenges by U.S. region.
- Student Outcomes & Compliance How staffing shortages affect service delivery, legal obligations, and academic progress.
- Retention & Recruitment Strategies Data-backed approaches to reduce turnover and build resilient teams.
Why It Matters
Staffing Shortages. Rising Needs. New Solutions.
- Protect student outcomes Avoid service delays, meet IEP timelines, and ensure students receive the interventions they need.
- Stay compliant Reduce the risk of IDEA and FAPE violations by having qualified staff in place.
- Make informed budget decisions Anticipate hiring costs and resource needs based on reliable market data.
- Retain talent Address burnout and turnover with targeted, data-informed solutions.
Who We Are
For more than three decades, Soliant has met the needs of school districts like yours.
Soliant is a trusted education staffing partner with over 30 years of experience helping districts nationwide fill critical special education and student support roles. We combine national reach with local understanding to match you with credentialed professionals who can make an immediate impact. In 2024 alone, 33,000+ school professionals trusted us to place them in jobs in all 50 states.
What Other School Districts Say About Us
Why Districts Choose Soliant
Evaluations
Our experts perform comprehensive evaluations using various tools to assess cognitive, academic, and behavioral needs, guiding personalized educational plans.
Individualized Education Program (IEPs)
Our team specializes in developing and implementing tailored IEPs, ensuring compliance with regulations and addressing each student’s unique learning needs.
Case Management
We provide experienced case managers to coordinate the delivery of services, track progress, and ensure IEPs are effectively implemented for each student.
Collaborative Learning Communities
We create collaborative learning communities where special education professionals within school districts can share ideas, discuss challenges, and solve problems.
Special Education Advisory Team
BlazerWorks provides a special education advisory team of 50+ educators and therapists who provide resources, mentorship, and IEP support to school professionals, along with professional development and administrative guidance.
Ongoing Support & Coaching
We believe in ongoing professional development. Our coaching services include classroom observations, feedback sessions, and collaborative problem-solving.
Professional Development
Our professional development sessions equip educators with best practices in areas like IEPs, behavior management, and differentiated instruction.
Mentorship Services
We offer one-on-one mentorship to help new special education teachers refine their skills and build confidence through expert advice and support.