Teaching is a profession that is not for everyone. It is taxing, time consuming, and takes a lot of work. Sometimes the work is in the planning, sometimes in the instruction, sometimes in the guidance of students, and sometimes the work is in figuring out what works best when working with our students in our classrooms. But all of this work intensifies when you’re working with a student that has a learning disability or has an IEP.

Special Education teachers take pride in working with their students to excel beyond what would be achievable in a typical classroom. Their job is arguably one of the most difficult in the field of education, yet they display the same passion and dedication for their students like a classroom teacher!

What keeps them going? I have always believed that an exceptional teacher understands that education is more than academic excellence and standardized curriculum. In fact, a teacher can have a positive impact on the life of a child that can extend far beyond the classroom. Watching theses students overcome their challenges and excelling in school is what keeps Special Education teachers motivated and their spirits high.

I am definitely interested in earning an additional qualification in Special Education! This interest led me to find the video below. It talks about the importance of teaching special education and the rewards the come with the profession.