Teacher - Special Education
By: Ashley Wuller - Hour 3
Description & Responsibilities
-Students with Mild and Moderate Disabilities: Adapt general education lessons and teach various subjects like reading, writing, math, etc.
-Students with Severe Disabilities: Teach basic skills like literacy and communication techniques
Education Requirements
-Bachelor's Degree
-Complete approved teacher training program
-Complete additional training in Special Education
-Complete Student teacher internship
-Pass state licensing exam
Ongoing education:
-recommended ~ continued education in the field
Workplace Environment
-Social contact
-Placed in conflict situations
-Deal with parents
-Responsible for work outcomes and health and safety of children
-Work in groups
-Communication daily
Physical Work Conditions:
-Mostly indoors, sometimes outdoors
-Often noise level is high
-Work very near to others
Work Performance:
-Have to be exact in work
-Repeat
-Make daily decisions
-Set daily tasks and goals
-Strict weekly deadlines
Hours / Travel:
-Regular school schedule
-40+ hours a week
-Typically a ten month school year
Job Satisfaction
-Most special education teachers are very satisfied with their job and love it
-2011 Forbes voted Special Education Teachers in the top 10 happiest jobs
Skills Needed
-Reason and Problem Solve
-Use Math and Science
-Manage Oneself, People, Time & Things
-Work with People
-Perceive & Visualize
Opportunities for Advancement
-College instructors and prepare others to teacher (advanced degree)
-Mentor teachers (provide guidance to beginning teachers and lighter teaching load)
Advantages of Occupation
2. Most have a summer vacation
3. Can work in many settings and grade levels
4. Can become board certified
Personality Traits
-Artistic / Creative
-Big Heart
-Loving / Caring
-Dedicated
-Understanding
-Comfortable
-Active
-And Much More!