Career questions tagged special-education
Is it hard being a special education teacher?
I want to be an autism specialist and work as a special education teacher, so I was curious of how hard the job is so I can prepare myself in advance.
PayneHow strong mentally and emotionally do you need to be to be a special education teacher/autism specialist?
Is it a bad idea to pursue this is i struggle mentally and emotionally?
Payne
How do you manage finances and student loans as a teacher when teaching is not always the best paying job?
Specifically special education - for special ed teachers, have you noticed that finances are different for you than regular education teachers?
BismarckWhat prepared you the most for teaching children?
I am currently a 9th grader in California and want to pursue higher education in the education field. I hope to be a elementary teacher for 3rd and below for special education or other. I have volunteered at event for kids and kids in general but was wondering what would give me the most insight. What allowed you to understand what teaching would entail the most and what did you do to prepare.
San FernandoWhat are good summer opportunities for someone intrested in teaching?
I am currently a 9th grader that is looking for summer opportunities mainly through things such as internships, camps, and workshops. I am looking for a more ways other then just volunteering for one event as though it gives you hours it doesn't mean much more. I doesn't matter if I need to write an essay need recommendation letters etc. to get in as I am able to attain and do all of it. I have experience in the volunteer field as I have been volunteering since before 6th grade for multiple events and have experience reaching out to organizations to ask questions and events that I can help with. (It also doesn't matter if it's paid or not.)
San FernandoHow do I best prepare myself for after graduation, for when I have to go out and be a "real adult"?
I am currently a Junior Special Education major at Texas A&M and the end of my college career is quickly approaching and I feel wholly unprepared! I am excited about the next step, but it feels so daunting and it feels like I am about to be thrown in with the sharks.
College Station
What kind of AP or DE classes should someone take if they want to become a special education teacher ?
Are there certain ones that you would say offer more benefit to learning? I'm a freshman looking to pick my sophomore year classes.
Alexandria
What is the annual salary for a special educator?
How to be a special educator?
United States
What different fields of work can you do as an occupational therapist?
Grade 12, interested in becoming an occupational therapist. I am looking at colleges now and trying to figure that side of it out. I love working with children and special needs children but am also interested in what else I can do with this degree.
Red BankHow do I become a successful Special education teacher?
I am a sophomore and I have had more experience with special education dancers, students, and adults than most people at my age. Working with special education individuals has always been an interest of mine and I definitely feel like there needs to be more people to help them. Thank you for taking the time to answer my question!
Chester
How to connect better with students?
Currently an eduction major in junior year, I am just starting fieldwork and I notice an overwhelming amount of students who tend to hate school and not do anything that involves learning. What are some tips and tricks to motivate students to learn.
New York
How can I start a career in special needs education??
I like American sign language.
New YorkIf I go into the Special Education as my major could I do psychology as my minor ?
I have had interests in doing psychology and I think that it would also help a lot of how to understand more of the kids that ide be teaching.
GraftonHow much would it benefit me if I did an "internship" with special needs students before going to College?
I would like to go into that field but I am not totally sure if I should do that before I start thinking about going into the Special Education field fully.
Grafton
What education do you need/ what is helpful for a career in special education?
I’m currently a peer tutor for special ed.
Carson City
What is the most difficult part of working in education? How did you over come it? Why would you consider it most difficult ??
What is the most difficult part of working in education? How did you over come it? Why would you consider it most difficult ?
Rogers
What is the best job for a teenager who wants to end up being a special education teacher after college?
I’m currently in high school and looking for a new job that relates to what I want to go into.
Rapid City
What knowledge does a special education teacher needs to know?
Hello, I am going into 9th grade and I've been thinking about doing a special education career, or possibly a counselor if I did a job in a school. I was in special education for most of my life until 8th grade. It was much different to be in a study hall than special ed. I did miss it but I was able to adjust and learn to ask for help whenever needed. I would love to help students who are struggling to become a greater version of theirselves. I would assume you would need to know the subjects very well in the grade as this kind if teacher, which I believe you get better at overtime as you are working on the district. I would also assume maybe some counseling skills for students who may be out of control. This is just some of what I learned as being a special ed student and I would like to fully understand the concept of being a special ed teacher.
Greenville
What makes your college special?
What social opportunities are available for students? Do most students graduate in four, five, or six years? What study abroad opportunities are available?
New York
what is the best college to go to form a degree in special education?
im in Alabama looking for good colleges for the a special education degree . i have found so online that look good to take my courses but i want to know where someone who has actually took the courses went
Moulton
What types of social work is there In high school vocational school, the ECE program is somewhat interesting and I was wondering how does it work with teachers? What are some good dual majors? What about dual admissions as in your degree is accepted in more than one country? For someone on a IEP is there any good programs to help in college? Is there any programs like TRIO? I don’t have a lot of money and have some health issues is there any type of way to actually help me with that? Last question, how can get some extra help in college that can make up from the enabling from mostly my teachers and to get work on time to get actual extra help? ?
What types of social work is there? In high school vocational school, the ECE program is somewhat interesting and I was wondering how does it work with teachers? What are some good dual majors? What about dual admissions as in your degree is accepted in more than one country? For someone on a IEP is there any good programs to help in college? Is there any programs like TRIO? I don’t have a lot of money and have some health issues is there any type of way to actually help me with that? Last question, how can get some extra help in college that can make up from the enabling from mostly my teachers and to get work on time to get actual extra help?
BellevueWhat are good ways to help children with special needs (especially visually impaired or Deaf/HoH) learn at a young age?
I'm a senior in high school looking to major in early childhood education with emphasizes on special education, Deaf and HoH, and visual impairment!
RentonWhat are some challenges that come with working in the Deaf Community while being Hearing (especially in education/teaching)?
I'm a senior in high school looking to major in early childhood education with emphasizes on special education, Deaf and HoH, and visual impairment!
RentonRadiation Therapists - Are you happy with your career?
For radiation therapist who have been in their career over 5 years, do you still enjoy your job? Is there a healthy work life balance? Stability in income? And would you recommend Valencia college in Orlando?
Davenport
What to expect as a teacher searching for an entry position?
What hiring process can I expect as I start to research and interview for schools? My college history is not the best but I really love to teach. Will my grades impact schools hiring me and if so, how can work around that?
New York
How to get a special education degree/license ?
I am interested in becoming a special education teacher and working with kids with disabilities but I wasn’t sure how to go about achieving this and what I would need to get education and degree/license wise to make this happen.
Pittsburgh
What high school level classes should I take to pursue education as a career, especially early childhood and special needs?
I am in 8th grade and am picking my highschool courses.
Mt Juliet
How do I know if secondary or elementary education is right for me?
How will I know if secondary or elementary education is right for me? I know I want to teach special education I just don't know what age group I want to teach.
Amherst
Is college required to be a paraeducator
I would like to become a paraeducator at Atlantic Highschool but, im not very interested in college and I was wondering if it is required
AtlanticWhat would be an ideal career for someone who wants to work with disabled children but has a low patience?
I would love to one day be able to help and communicate with disabled kids, such as a pediatric occupational therapist or something similar, but I tend to loose patience without meaning to. I am afraid that a career path such as pediatric OT is maybe a little too social for someone like me, and in that case, is there any similar careers that would allow me to still help and be part of their lives, but perhaps in a more bystander-like position?
Midland