PROS & CONS OF TEACHING SPECIAL EDUCATION
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With any profession, there are ups and downs. After teaching special education for four years, I have learned so much about the ups and downs of being a teacher in special education. Special education has a bunch of negative connotations, and in today's video I discuss the pros and cons of the profession. I hope you enjoy this! If you have any questions, comments, or suggestions for future videos, please feel free to leave them down below! 
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I am a Special Education Teacher! I adore Special Education and do not want to leave the field. It is my passion in life! :)
Do you have to cover gen Ed classes sometimes?
@@prncessbaby16 Every now and then.
@@Frazzle2Zazzle that's really annoying. Are you allowed to say no?
@@Frazzle2Zazzle Hello, what can I do to get special education teaching equivalency in Europe?
Can you do an interview for special Ed interview tips?
I love this. As a senior in high school ive been juggling what i want to study and recently i have found a huge heart for special ed 💕 the paperwork wont be fun😂 but at the end of the day knowing what ill be doing for those students just warms my heart so much
When you say that last part, the first thing I think is I hope you are better than the teachers where I live that taught students in special education like me
@@DamonCassada345 I hope to be! Every student deserves the best education possible!!
Working on my masters now for Special Ed. I can't wait!
This is so helpful when choosing a major!! Thank you!
Yay!!! Finally a SPED teacher to watch!! Are you going to be vlogging?? I'm so excited as I am about to complete my degree in ESE(SPED in Florida). I love watching the other RUclips teachers but it's so nice to finally see someone I can fully relate to!! You have a new subscriber 😊😊
Sensational, that is wonderful!! I wanna be a teacher's aide for special education.
Sensational In SPED I’m in a place where I want to help people in SPED and I want to ask is it amazing bring a SPED teacher?
How is it going for you now?
I agree.. I love watching all the teacher vlogs.. but no Awsome special ed ones!!! Happy!!!!!
I know you made this video a year ago but I just found your videos recently and I’m so excited to find a special ed vlogger to relate to! I’m so sorry about a lot of the negative comments in this video. It sounds to me like they are people who have had negative experiences in special education and are unfairly taking it out on you and other special educators. You seem like an amazing teacher and I’m sure your students love you! Keep doing what you’re doing and ignore the hate :)
Thank you for this candid glimpse into teaching children with special needs. Your video is part of my graduate program and I am so glad they sent me your way!
I know this is an old video but I just wanted to say thank you for sharing. I'm about to begin my junior year of college (hopefully) as a SPED major. For the past 2 years I've worked at an organization that serves both children and adults who have developmental disabilities and absolutely love it. That's what sparked my passion and desire to be in a career that serves people who have disabilities. I also really loved my field experience in a special ed classroom last year. But I'm experiencing so many doubts about this choice as well, hearing all the horror stories and many negative aspects that overwhelm teachers who go into the field. It's very daunting to think about and I don't know if I have what it takes. I appreciate the advice and encouragement you offer! I know I want to be in this field in some form or another!
Teaching those students is the best in the world
God bless us all,
Gustavo Ceja.
I love seeing a video about SPED! I hope you can make more covering your experiences and opinions etc! I would also love to see a video talking about why you chose special education if you ever have the time! Keep up the good work!
You are adorable and those students are lucky to have you as their teacher. I'm currently getting my special education credential and it's so nice to hear positive aspects about the field.
I am in my final semester of Special Ed. So good to find a fellow special Ed I hope to learn a lot from you.
As a parent and special education teacher my self.. I love it!!i love my boys special education teacher.. I have 2 boys with autism..ex
So glad you did this video. I love teaching special. The legal aspect is tough to navigate. From talking to other SPED teacher it is the reason they quit.
Au-some Teacher so true. I constantly have to remind myself of why I am a sped teacher and not get bogged down with all the negativity 💕
I’m a sophomore in Highschool and our school let’s students (Peer tutors) work with the life skills students. This is my second year there and I’m one of the head peer tutors. I am in love with this and I am so glad I took this class. One of teachers who works for my city actually gave me a paper to fill out to work with students. I suggest that if schools gives students a chance to do it- do it.
Hi, I loved your video! I just started working for specail ed. And I can honestly say I love it. A lot of my bosses lol have told me to become a teacher. So your video was helpful I'm really considering becoming a teacher but we will see.
Currently I am a substitute teacher for high school special ed class. I am looking forward in getting my teaching credentials soon. Thank you for this informative video, you where very straightforward.
Was in Special Education my Whole Life and Now I want to pursue it to help others
thank you so much! i am a sped teacher in the philippines and i am really eager to hear all of your curriculum or methods and approaches there because there seems to be quite a big difference here and there. hope to hear more videos from you maam! :)
I am also a special education teacher ...n I m fuckin proud of it...that we are doing such a wonderful job .
Totally agree! The lawyer/advocate/witness prep aspect of constantly needing to document is my highest level of stress and has made me rethink being in Sped every so often. But, for now the 1:2 teaching ratio is my personal teaching philosophy that all students (gen edu included) learn differently and need differentiated materials to grasp various academic concepts. Love your content and can we address the hair 💖... gorgeous. Keep doing you!
That Teaching Hope preach, sista. Small group size is so crucial. 💕
@@raychulllkins Hello, what can I do to get special education teaching equivalency in Europe?
I’ve been trying to decide on what I want to study in grad school. I think this just sold me! 😧👏🏽🤗
Thanks for posting this! ❤️
I’m really thinking about this
same but im really worried i wont be up to the standards or be able to work properly and actually helpful wow
@Michael Ojeda Why?
Love this! Thank you!
Progressongs is excited to be subscribed to your channel now!
I'm applying for an SEN post even though my experience in this field is limited and this was so helpful! Thank you! You've definitely got me sold.
Always found the class size the most frustrating part of teaching, as building relationships and supporting individuals is what I care about the most. Would love the opportunity to really invest, as you say!
I'm 28 and a college drop out but I'm tired of being a bum and want to go back to school to become a male special ed teacher thank you for the info
Never too late. I'm 32 and just now finished my Masters in Education and get my standard licensure in a few weeks. You can do it bro, just keep working!
Same here but I’m a little older than you. Lol that’s the beauty of college it’s never to late to further your education
Hi, Thanks for creating this type of video!! Wow, you gave me great insight into what I'm thinking about changing my college degree. I needed to hear this. I love to see the light come on for these types of students and want to be a part of their success. What does OT stand for? You mention it when referencing the various people you have to speak to regarding the student. I will check out more of your videos. Thanks a lot
I’ve been thinking of a career change from Nursing to Special education teaching... love your view on the pros/cons
I’m about to graduate high school and I’m really thinking about being a teacher I have aspergers but very mildly but I always feel bad for the way kids are treated with autism I’ve always admired the special ed teachers
I have a degree in special education.0
Shall I work in a public or private school without an educational licence??
Thank you for the pros and cons! I’m going in my second year of primary education bachelors and I really want to specialize in special education.
I’m graduating high school next year and this whole figuring out what you wanna do with your life thing is freaking me out. But I have been interested in this career for a while now. I just wish I knew more about this career.
Omg this is a coincidence! I'm a senior in high school and doing the same thing rn
I would find a school that would let you come in and volunteer with a teacher and specify Special Education if that is the field you want to go into. There is a lot of legal aspects such as a teacher cannot disclose disabilities so don't ask, no pictures, no sharing names of students and disabilities with anyone especially on social media, look up FERPA. You can ask what skills students are working on and how you can help in the classroom. I'm sure you will be able to find one that would be willing to let you help out. Also, be respectful to the teachers time and do not sit on your cell phone. Be there to truly learn and help the teacher.
Great video! I just started my sped journey !
So I recently decided to change careers at the age of 42 from Sales to SpEd. Thankfully, I am the product of Special Education having gone to a school for kids with Learning Disabilities when I was in Junior and Senior High School. I'm currently working as a Floating Para in Autism Support and am working while going to school for my Teaching Certificate specializing in Special Education. I'm under no illusions as to what I'm getting into, I know it's going to be emotionally challenging but I don't think I'd have it any other way. After going through something so tough anything else is going to feel like a cakewalk!
I’m a senior In high school and I want to be a special education teacher and I loved this video💕 thank you
I'm happy to see another like-minded special educator! After 5 years and 3 different districts with 3 different philosophies, the clerical side is still the most time-consuming!!!
after 5 years are you still doing special education ?
Alex Ribbentrop Emmanuel Malespin Absolutely! However, in my mind, I quit every day, lol. Just kidding, I love it!
congratulations, thank you so much for your service
Alex Ribbentrop Emmanuel Malespin Awww, thanks, that means so much! 💕
Thank you this was really helpful!
I’m starting out as an MAT in Special Ed this Winter Term. Looking forward to experiencing the inevitable joys and challenges that come with such a career!
Thanks for the info
I love this! I was just hired on as a a primary grade special ed teacher. Your video has me so excited about this coming year!!! ❤️❤️❤️❤️
dana bell hello what are the process we should to become a special teacher education?how many years
I’m thinking about going into special ed. I’ve been working with children for about 5 years now... Just recently full time though... I definitely love kids with all of my heart and I especially love working with children with disabilities. I honestly love working 1 on 1 and a dream of mine has always been to become a special ed teacher
In Texas the Diagnostician's clerk arranges for all of the professionals to meet. The Diags also pretty much run the Annual Review and Dismissal meetings at our district.
Monica Ramos I can't wait for the day that we have that in SC
Loved this video!! You are so inspiring! I didn't start my educational journey wanting to teach SpEd. I got a job as an aide/para in a SpEd class and ended up LOVING it! It has been the most rewarding experience! I'm so excited to begin my first year teaching!
Brandi Gifford that is amazing! Just know while it's overwhelming at times, it is so worth it! Good luck in your first year! 💕
love your videos!!! If you don't mind me asking, where did you get your lipstick from?
I love your videos. You have inspired me to pursue a career in Sped Ed. Thank you for being such a bright light along the path!
5-12 kids on your caseload? What a dream! Our district caps at 28 for an RSP teacher.
Okay, can I just say that your hair is so awesome? 💕
I'm still listening and just realizing you've co-taught!
You are lucky to have such tiny classes!
At my school we have two sped teachers per grade 3rd-5th grade and have a caseload of about 20 students each. Totally agree with the paperwork part and juggling all the pieces.
Hi!! I know this video is from a year ago, but I found you by searching for life skills teachers classrooms and you and the content on your channel are awesome! I work with special education teachers & Gen ed as a Teacher of the Visually Impaired working with students that are low vision or blind but I have my B.S. degree in elementary education. I did kindergarten for 3 months and couldn’t cut it. I’ve been a Vision Teacher for the last 4 years and I’m thinking about changing positions next year. I’m ready to get my ESE or SPED certification. I work in Florida. I have so many questions and would love to connect with you by email if possible? I’d love to keep watching your videos also to see what else you have info on. In vision there’s A LOT of paper work too, and sometimes we have to the case managers for our kids. Hearing you say you had/have 5-12 kids sounds awesome. I travel to 16 schools and currently service 28 students, so with travel time, doing vision assessments, typing up reports, IEP info and attending meetings it can get to be way to much (especially with only 7 vision teachers servicing in a HUGE district). I know this was a long post, but you have me inspired! I should also say that have fallen in love with special education, so thank you for doing what you do!
Thank you for your time!
Grace
I'm a Pre-k teacher and work closely with special ed. teachers. I respect what you all do so much. It takes so much love and patience
It's not an easy job but someone with a good heart needs the job
Special Education teacher here! Co-teaching is a completely different story but I know the smaller class size in my self contained is defn a perk, but so necessary because of student's needs.
I love teaching in SPED. I've been in the field for 30 years. I own the first sped center in the country I live. There was NO sped services here until 2007 (that we opened) except if a parent hired a private sped teacher or therapist. There was 1 sped school here & one early intervention center at the time, and they were only for citizens. It's been a hard 15 yrs.
I was in special Education classes from k-8 th I had a learning disability and I had bad seizures every year I was in school from k-5 I had teachers who stayed after school with me 2 or 3 times a week so I would understand and be caught up I had over 30 teachers stay after school with me during those years by the time I was in 6-8 th I only had a special education class that helped me with home work when I went into high school I tested out completely I was very blessed to have the teachers I did they always encouraged me and everyone else I was never treated badly till this day I visit my old schools and see my old teachers right now I'm thinking about going to school to be a special education teacher in high school I got to go to an elementary school and mentor special needs kids some people are real life angels
I am a student assistant which is like a pre-paraeducator in my opinion, and I work with a SPED teacher in an elementary school. Let me be the first to say that being a SPED teacher isn’t easy. There’s paperwork BY THE TON, meetings, supporting the IEP students in their classes, etc. My coworker looks so tired and stressed out by the end of the day but she’s very passionate about her work.
Everything mentioned in the video is very true and anyone considering SPED, please take heed.
I doubt you'll see this comment but im a junior in high school and in a type of special education called an IEP, even though i excel at it i still feel dumb sometimes, the odd one out. I'm mostly in there for math and writing. The way I even got into it is because i didn't hold my pencil correctly, so they looked for more.
I'm starting my special education teacher journey next month. I will be majoring in early childhood education at a junior college and transferring to a 4 year. I eventually want to get my masters in special education. My dream would be able to teach Special education K-6th. We will see how it pans out :)
Hi. I’ve got a lot of questions, so please respond! What exactly do you teach in special education? Are you still teaching special ed? Is it common to hold back a student? Lastly, is your class more integrative where the students in special ed have a few classes with you then go to general classes, or are your students with you all day? I’m looking into possibly doing special ed in a public school in a low income community. What can I possibly expect? Also, what is the difference in duties between you and your assistant? Would they have a similar educational background/experience/level of degree as you? What is the percentage of clerical work vs teaching? What does praxis and certification look like? Does being a special ed teacher anywhere require any lifting or toileting? So glad I came across your channel today
This is an awesome video to watch going into my senior year and this reaffirms I want to be a special ed teacher. Do you know or have you heard of Special Ed teachers that coach football in the fall after school? I ideally want to teach as a high school special ed teacher so I can work with people I love and still be around the sport I love.
Special football or mainstream football
My football coach teaches special ed specifically non verbal he specifically teaches o line and d line so yes
YES. You just need your Physical Education credential. It makes you more marketable as well.
Hello , How do you know what is your starting point in teaching at the beginning of the year? DO you follow a curriculum or your create your own things to teach each students?
Interesting point of view
ES_Teacher_Tica Teacher Karol thank you for watching and commenting! 💕
It's hard being in Special Ed. We had to get out of class and by sixth Grade I was sick of missing out on things my peers could do. We had sixth grade buddies and my friends had Buddies but I couldn't join in because I had class. I was asked if I was bullied I said no but I was.
I'm an ed tech whose worked in special ed for years. My parents were both special ed teachers and I enrolled in a program to get my special ed degree; however, I have become disillusioned with this field and am considering dropping out of the program. The part in particular that has me frustrated is working with an occupational therapist and speech therapist whose methodologies are insane to me. I've watched students make no progress year after year and feel as though, these specialists have been the road blocks to their progress. I am also an introverted person and don't enjoy conflict. I think if I was the teacher in this room, I would feel like I was going to war everyday. It's this collaboration or lack of collaboration that makes me want to run from this field among other things. I feel as though I'd have to consult with five people just to walk across the room. I know there are great specialists out there, but the thought of having so many confrontations fills me with such overwhelming anxiety that it's hard for me to picture enjoying the job. I have always loved the students I worked with but I don't think I could hand all the other cooks in the kitchen.
Super interesting video! Also your camera quality is amazing! Your hair and makeup look flawless 💕💕
Also, does summer vacay mean more videos? 😏😏😏
brittany a 😂 caught me! I'm going to try to be more consistent during the school year! Thanks for commenting and watching 💕💕
raychulllkins I WILL BECOME a Teacher ! I was born to be a teacher
I have a huge question . Currently I’m an incoming senior and I just realized I can’t Handle pediatric nursing because I think I’ll get too attached and sad working with kids that are going to be terminally ill . And I have always had a special connection with sped students . I also help out a lot and I connect with a lot of the students easily . I wanted to know what college did you go to or what majors did you take . All the colleges I was looking at were all for nursing because I thought that’s what I was set on.
Hi, Mrs. Dorkewicz. Great vids. I'm and aspiring Special Ed Teacher. I'm hoping you can clarify something for me. My ultimate goal is to teach students with high incidence disabilities. Do I need a degree that is specific to high incidence disabilities, or will a more generalized special education degree still qualify me for this?
So many things I’m feeling and struggling with Special education 💕
As a teacher or as a student
I am dreaming of becoming a special education teacher and what I am worried about is that my students are going to think there is something wrong with them, bc they are in the sped class. I personally think that more kids should be in sped classes, bc things are explained better in there and with care. I was never on sped, but looking back I think I should have been, bc I had some issues with focusing and not doing things on time. The way I see it sped is education but with more care put into getting to know the student. That's why I feel like there should be more teachers doing this. Instead of thinking about putting students into categories like normal and abnormal every student should be thought as an individual. Being on sped classes doesn't make student stupid. I think there are only ppl who might practice things more and who don't have as many challenges as some other students, but in the end brightness isn't like a God's gift. I think it is about practice. Anyone can learn, if they are interested enough and get the right kind of education for them.
I need advice. When I was a Freshman in high school, my biology teacher patronized me (albeit, unintentionally, I'll admit). See, the second day, she had approached me at my locker after biology class. She put her hand on my shoulder and said something like, “If you ever have any questions in class, just ask.” She said this kind of slowly actually. Question is, why did she come to me? I don’t remember making a “struggling student” impression on her; the first day, I remember nothing. The second day, I was simply working on an in-class assignment with a partner. Not to mention the times she had the Special Ed worker help me with biology assignments. The first time, when we were partnered with a classmate for an experiment, the Special ED woman came in and my teacher had her partner with me. The second time, my teacher said she was here to help me and a certain classmate-who was a total slacker in class-come up with an idea for our upcoming biology project. But the thing is, I already had a project in mind. It very well sounds like the teacher didn’t think I could think of a plan on my own, while trusting the rest of the class to. Well, just because I didn’t generally have a quick understanding (especially in science), doesn’t automatically mean l would have no project in mind. Although I know she respected my hard work and personality,, I actually question if she respected my intellect and cognition. People tend to look down on my fellows with learning disabilities (who are such pathetic bigots by the way). Now here is the _current_ problem. I reunited with the teacher outside my job (her new neighborhood), and she told me she's gonna become a Special Ed teacher this upcoming fall. I can't let that happen. You all understood now how she spoke to me in biology, making me feel belittled. That's just it: being in Special Ed can already be tough, because of the insecurities of having a learning disability and requiring accommodations. It won't help if _she's_ the teacher there. I need you guys to give me advice quick, before September comes. How do I convince her _not_ to teach Special Ed? I'm not gonna be direct and honest and tell her _she_ isn't right for it. I have to find a way to persuade her the job isn't great, so that she'll decline herself. I have to protect those poor disabled learners from her. Please....someone help me.
Question! Can you meet more than once a year for IEP? Like for children with more challenging needs?
Such awesome content AND awesome hair!
ILY.
Your hair is beautiful 😍
Granddaughter is a high school special needs as well as a two sport coach. Who are the normal ones, the athletes or her regular students?
When you and your students don’t have choices like with the language program, how do you compensate for that to keep it interesting?
I have cerebral palsy and Asperger's Syndrome so I was in special ed from preschool to high school.
I am 14 and i loving looking after people and love the disable kids but at school it is time to chosse the subjects but i dont know if i wont to teach the special education or be a nurse and than a widwife?? I have know idea
I'm a Special Education major at Langston University!!!!
Im just curious, what course did you take when you were in college?
I love your lipstick. Color and brand please?
Hi what state (if you’re ok) do you teach in? I wanna be more informed about how I️ would obtain it in California.
I had to take sped classes for math and my teachers use to throw little parties for us to interact is that still allowed ?
I went to sp. Ed and graduated it was not easy i had to stay focased i was also the student aid for two teachers in high school helping them teach . She is right you have to make it fun i have motivational speech for disabled people on you tube type richard lee motivational speech
richard lee I have a speech problem and I took speech class all we did was playing goldfish playing games on the iPad and two other useless stuff after nine years of high school I’m still having speech there problems They made my life miserable in high school and after high school when you sit home and doing nothing
What state do you teach in?? One grade level with 5-10 students on your whole caseload!? That seems unheard of in Southern Cali. I’m a school psychologist and the teachers I work with have 23-28 on their caseloads. I’m at the high school level, but even when I was at the elementary school the case managers there had way more than 5-10, and they taught RSP for the whole school (1 teacher for all grade levels). Are you an SDC teacher instead of RSP? It might be important to note that RSP teachers (mild/mod) have more students while SDC mod/severe teachers have much less. But otherwise your pros and cons are great.
I am qualified in Special Education but have largely worked as an Inclusive Education program Coordinator than actual teaching. Now I consider myself as a leader/manager (inclusion) than a teacher.
I want to be a special Ed teacher but I’m scared that if one of the students starts yelling I’ll panic :(
I’m considering getting my degree in both elementary education and special education (mild to moderate) because I have been told I “have a way” with special needs kids. However I am concerned about being able to handle the more difficult children.
Omg me!
I’m so shy and I’m scared I will be too nice idk :(
I was in special edu from 5-12 grade. I am now a army officer and have a BS. When I get out, I want to become a special edu teacher. I want to be that teacher that kids can look up and can relate because I can understand going though it. I need help what are the steps to become a special education teacher
Switching to SPED after many years of teaching General Ed. was a very bad decision. I LOVE the kids but it’s just too much. Paperwork, forms, documentation, planning and so on. Self-Contained SPED no joke. It feels like if you mess up, which you will it’s treated as if the whole world is ending. Add no support to that and it is just not worth the stress. Also add that your the looming possibility of being sued. One bad slip up and you are done. I’m talking about slip up on paperwork and things like that. Stay in General Ed.
Don’t be like me and many others. I can say in my over 10 years of teaching this has been the biggest mistake of my career.
I feel like the curriculum the district wants the teachers to teach is not teaching to their full potential. My son is in SPED and while I feel his teachers and paras are amazing they are teaching him the same thing over and over. And instead of teaching at "his" level they are teaching what the district wants.
Thanks for your wonderful video, i am happy to enroll into Northwestern University to obtain masters so that I can work as a special education teacher as is where my heart and soul are.
God bless ll the special education students around the world,
Gustavo Ceja
How long have you been teaching Rachel?
Hello I'm thinking about becoming a special ed teacher because I was in special ed in the past that's why I'm thinking about to have it as a job
Do you work with any behavior therapists ?
Can u speak on vocational training highschool I feel like it is great to prepare the kids for real life however if a kid is extremely high functioning shouldn't we prepare them for a job in their area of strengths and interests instead of putting them to go into clothing store putting tags, cleaning toilets and stuff, or shorting mail I feel like that children are limited and there is no way they can survive and support themselves with those kinds of jobs
How to apply for the post of special educator?
Qualification requirements?
From india my daughter wants to be sped teacher n after completing her study want to go aboard to work
Is there demand for sped teacher deside India and if yes which country n pay scale
Plz guide us
Thank you
Have you ever had to deal with gen ed teachers who didn’t wanna follow and provide the services that a student needs which are on the IEP?
I also knew a lady who had a son who likely had ADD/ODD. He had the worst 5th grade teacher. She wouldn’t let him out of class for breaks, and from there she tried getting a 504. His teacher also belittled him in class. She was just not a nice person at all she said. When he got to junior high somehow she was able to get the school to accommodate him without an IEP or 504.
Why is the 5th grade teacher still there? Belittling a student in front of his peers is a no no. Furthermore, a good teacher focuses on teaching subjects in a manner that enables even the weakest of students to understand the content. I am a TA for sped and that gen ed teacher should have allowed the student to take breaks. Did the student's parents get him checked out so this teacher could have documentation? Lastly, she should have been reported.