I am interested in teaching special education but nervous about that kind of job. What does it really mean to teach special education?
There are many different special education teaching jobs. They range from children with mild learning disabilities to students with profound physical and mental disabiitities. In between you might fight diagnoses of emotional disturbance, hearing impaired, speech impaired, autism and a wide spectrum of other terms which allow a child to receive "special education" services.
You may want to visit a school guidance counselor at the elementary, middle and high school level at a local public school to see what types of special education children they serve and also speak with a career counselor at your local college or university to discuss the various endorsements in special education.
Best of luck to you in your career choice. Take the time to explore your interest.
The best way to get a sense of what it means to teach in a special education class is to talk to a teacher or visit a classroom. Individuals with limited or no previous experience with special education are encouraged to connect to an Oakland Classroom and special education teacher through this website. Applicants should also familiarize themselves with the basic information available in the Special Education section of the website. More training on supporting students with special needs will be available during the OTF Training Institute and through the Fellow’s Intern Credential Program.
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