Ugh so true about the paper work!! I’m 6 months into my first year of teaching and at the beginning of the year I wanted to quit due to all the paper work😂😂. I’m a special educator and my district LOVESSS giving paper work for everything
Hi! Thank you so much for your video. You really helped me to make my mind up as it relates to me going into the SPED teaching field. A lot of this I didn't know about since I haven't taken and SPED courses as of yet but I plan to. Some things you mentioned I can relate to and have experienced or seen. This makes it a bit easier for me to know what to expect if I decide to teach SPED with having enrolled into a SPED program yet.
I am currently going through the alternative pathway for teaching and just passed my state licensure tests. I have to now take a professional development to advance to my license. It is 16 weeks long. You mentioned emergency teaching. How did you get information about that? My principal is wanting to get me into an inclusion classroom but I won’t have my licensure u til after this course. Just thought I would see if you had more info on this. Thanks!!
First, congratulations! I got help through my state license office and my district office. When I did it, my district had to sponsor me. I'd talk to you school central office. They will know more about the requirements of your state.
Do you have any advice on working with paraeducators in the classroom? Also I would advise most people to get a job within a school district they often help with continuing your education.
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.
Have you ever talked to her about the way she made you feel? Sometimes people think they are helping, but are coming off as rude. I would have an honest conversation with her. I would want to know if I ever hurt a student's feelings, so I could correct it.
@@thebehaviorcheckin The closest I ever did was back in my sophomore year, when I took her environmental science class. When preparing for a parent-teacher conference and answering questions on a piece of paper, I answered "My teacher can help me by" with "not assuming I need special help without asking me first." The anger had poured out from all her condescension back in biology. Of course I know it wasn't mature, but I think it was a natural response. I guess besides that, I never fully gave her the message that she needs to show some respect to both me and my learning disability. Sometimes I was in my shell, sometimes I was out of my comfort zone. I used a politer cover up during the actual meeting: that I needed to be a little more independent. She sounded fine with that. Of course, I may have gone back on her "not as bright as the others" list when I had to switched out of her chemistry class to take my own simpler assignments to Special Ed (junior year). I just can't stand seeming less or lesser in her eyes. While I can't read her mind and know her thoughts for sure, I always felt like I knew what she thought of my cognition: like I was Mr. "Uh...I don't get it." 🤔Does this make sense so far? If not, you can join the list with me, should you ever meet her Not condescending you by the way; it's just a figure of speech to represent what I think she thinks.
I understand. I would let her know. This feedback would be very valuable to her. Often people without a learning disability assume a lot. I know the feeling.
@@thebehaviorcheckin Damn straight about "often people without a learning disability assume a lot." Said people are so simple-minded. They think _we're_ the simple-minded ones, since we need simpler ways and tasks to understand and do our work, but _they're_ the ones who think what we struggle with is simple. They might think "how can this dyslexic not read and understand the note? It's _such_ a short, easy read." Not to mention my supervisor. She was unpleasantly surprised that I was moving chafing dishes into one room for a group's breakfast, when it was supposed to be in another room. The first room was, from my experience, where it had been recently, so I naturally assumed they'd go there. My memory is vague, but I think a coworker said we would move everything from that room to another for breakfast, but I don't think he said it that simply; I think the way he worded it misled me? Maybe I just forgot? It's complicated. That's what I mean by something so simple to the non-disabled isn't very simple to us. But like I said, this room was where the meals had been, so I automatically figured that for breakfast. My supervisor said she didn't know how I could misunderstand it, and I said it would take so long to explain, and even added, "You know me," vaguely to hint, "You know how I'm a slow learner who misunderstands a lot." If I had a long moment to give her context, that _might_ have made the moment People who don't have learning disabilities are so shallow and superficial. They don't seek context.
Any advice for a sped teacher coming in (a little over) hallway through the school year? I just graduated in December and have two positions I'm deciding between. Both are elementary, one is an ED program while the other is more of a resource/co-teaching position. How should I start my first week?
Both have their advantages and disadvantages. I would look a caseload size and support. Will you be with just one grade level, or multiple? Will you have assistants? Do you want your own classroom? I have done both positions. I love having my own classroom as an EBD teacher, but it's a ton of planning because I have multiple grade levels. I also have behaviors all day. The plus side, is I have a smaller caseload and two assistants. With inclusion, I had a lot of paperwork because my caseload was larger. I also had to co-plan and work with another teacher. Sometimes I felt more like an assistant than a teacher, but that depended on the general Ed teacher I was working with. I had behaviors in inclusion, but not typically as intense or as frequent as EBD. I feel like I have stronger relationships with my students in my EBD class, and I can really see their growth. Whatever you do, focus on relationship building first.
Good eveving mam . I am from INDIA and i completed my special education in Autism spectrum disorder and now i wnat to work as a special educator in Abroad can you help me in this
Very helpful!!! Im a sophomore in high school and I might want to Be like a middle school or high school special Ed teacher. By the way I’m special Ed student too!!!
I did my undergrad in journalism. I went back to school and earned my Masters in special education. I could have taught with an undergraduate degree in education.
It depends on the state and district. Teachers are underpaid. I make it because we are a two income family. We couldn't live comfortably on just my salary or my husband's (military). Together we are making it.
my mom makes over 65k in the dfw area after a few years of experience. i believe making over 55k is enough to live comfortably in dfw but my mother is married and that helped them hae plenty of money for anice house nice cars and being able to travel a lot
I earned my Master's through Indiana University. All my classes were hybrid or online. We used Canvas as our learning platform. I had to take the GRE at the time. It took me 3 years to earn because I was teaching at the time and had small children. All of my classes were at night.
Yes, I am from Indiana, but my husband is in the Navy, so I needed a program I could continue when we moved. My program was hybrid, so there were students in class and online in real time.
Ugh so true about the paper work!! I’m 6 months into my first year of teaching and at the beginning of the year I wanted to quit due to all the paper work😂😂. I’m a special educator and my district LOVESSS giving paper work for everything
Ironic kid me hated school and wouldn’t consider becoming a teacher. Now I love school and I’m studying to be a teacher.
That's awesome! Good luck in your journey.
Hi! Thank you so much for your video. You really helped me to make my mind up as it relates to me going into the SPED teaching field. A lot of this I didn't know about since I haven't taken and SPED courses as of yet but I plan to. Some things you mentioned I can relate to and have experienced or seen. This makes it a bit easier for me to know what to expect if I decide to teach SPED with having enrolled into a SPED program yet.
Wonderful! I am glad it was helpful!
Great journey friend! So glad you pursued education. Blessings!!
Thank you for your kind words!
Excellent video! Thank you for taking us on your journey into SPED and education.
Also…. What’s the Teach Grant? I haven’t heard if it before.
Thank you. It provides up to $4,000 for teachers looking to teach in a high needs area.
I think this the best idea…. Communicate the problems can help all teachers and students problem solve.
I am currently going through the alternative pathway for teaching and just passed my state licensure tests. I have to now take a professional development to advance to my license. It is 16 weeks long. You mentioned emergency teaching. How did you get information about that? My principal is wanting to get me into an inclusion classroom but I won’t have my licensure u til after this course. Just thought I would see if you had more info on this. Thanks!!
First, congratulations! I got help through my state license office and my district office. When I did it, my district had to sponsor me. I'd talk to you school central office. They will know more about the requirements of your state.
Do you have any advice on working with paraeducators in the classroom? Also I would advise most people to get a job within a school district they often help with continuing your education.
I agree! That is a great video idea! I will do one about working with paras!
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.
Have you ever talked to her about the way she made you feel? Sometimes people think they are helping, but are coming off as rude. I would have an honest conversation with her. I would want to know if I ever hurt a student's feelings, so I could correct it.
@@thebehaviorcheckin The closest I ever did was back in my sophomore year, when I took her environmental science class. When preparing for a parent-teacher conference and answering questions on a piece of paper, I answered "My teacher can help me by" with "not assuming I need special help without asking me first." The anger had poured out from all her condescension back in biology. Of course I know it wasn't mature, but I think it was a natural response. I guess besides that, I never fully gave her the message that she needs to show some respect to both me and my learning disability. Sometimes I was in my shell, sometimes I was out of my comfort zone. I used a politer cover up during the actual meeting: that I needed to be a little more independent. She sounded fine with that. Of course, I may have gone back on her "not as bright as the others" list when I had to switched out of her chemistry class to take my own simpler assignments to Special Ed (junior year). I just can't stand seeming less or lesser in her eyes. While I can't read her mind and know her thoughts for sure, I always felt like I knew what she thought of my cognition: like I was Mr. "Uh...I don't get it." 🤔Does this make sense so far? If not, you can join the list with me, should you ever meet her
Not condescending you by the way; it's just a figure of speech to represent what I think she thinks.
I understand. I would let her know. This feedback would be very valuable to her. Often people without a learning disability assume a lot. I know the feeling.
@@thebehaviorcheckin Damn straight about "often people without a learning disability assume a lot." Said people are so simple-minded. They think _we're_ the simple-minded ones, since we need simpler ways and tasks to understand and do our work, but _they're_ the ones who think what we struggle with is simple. They might think "how can this dyslexic not read and understand the note? It's _such_ a short, easy read." Not to mention my supervisor. She was unpleasantly surprised that I was moving chafing dishes into one room for a group's breakfast, when it was supposed to be in another room. The first room was, from my experience, where it had been recently, so I naturally assumed they'd go there. My memory is vague, but I think a coworker said we would move everything from that room to another for breakfast, but I don't think he said it that simply; I think the way he worded it misled me? Maybe I just forgot? It's complicated. That's what I mean by something so simple to the non-disabled isn't very simple to us. But like I said, this room was where the meals had been, so I automatically figured that for breakfast. My supervisor said she didn't know how I could misunderstand it, and I said it would take so long to explain, and even added, "You know me," vaguely to hint, "You know how I'm a slow learner who misunderstands a lot." If I had a long moment to give her context, that _might_ have made the moment People who don't have learning disabilities are so shallow and superficial. They don't seek context.
Math reasoning and computation, dyscalculia. I also have attention issues and anxiety. I've developed so coping skills but math is still a struggle.
Any advice for a sped teacher coming in (a little over) hallway through the school year? I just graduated in December and have two positions I'm deciding between. Both are elementary, one is an ED program while the other is more of a resource/co-teaching position. How should I start my first week?
Both have their advantages and disadvantages. I would look a caseload size and support. Will you be with just one grade level, or multiple? Will you have assistants? Do you want your own classroom? I have done both positions. I love having my own classroom as an EBD teacher, but it's a ton of planning because I have multiple grade levels. I also have behaviors all day. The plus side, is I have a smaller caseload and two assistants. With inclusion, I had a lot of paperwork because my caseload was larger. I also had to co-plan and work with another teacher. Sometimes I felt more like an assistant than a teacher, but that depended on the general Ed teacher I was working with. I had behaviors in inclusion, but not typically as intense or as frequent as EBD. I feel like I have stronger relationships with my students in my EBD class, and I can really see their growth. Whatever you do, focus on relationship building first.
@@thebehaviorcheckin , do you use building thinking skills by the critical thinking company & learning rx in your class room ?
@@krisb3939 No I have not.
Good eveving mam . I am from INDIA and i completed my special education in Autism spectrum disorder and now i wnat to work as a special educator in Abroad can you help me in this
I can try. What do you need help with?
Very helpful!!! Im a sophomore in high school and I might want to Be like a middle school or high school special Ed teacher. By the way I’m special Ed student too!!!
I did my undergrad in journalism. I went back to school and earned my Masters in special education. I could have taught with an undergraduate degree in education.
Me too! It's cool to see other sped students who want to become a teacher like me!
Yes it is! It makes my heart happy!
My only concern is if it's a livable wage. I'm currently getting my bachelor in special education.
It depends on the state and district. Teachers are underpaid. I make it because we are a two income family. We couldn't live comfortably on just my salary or my husband's (military). Together we are making it.
my mom makes over 65k in the dfw area after a few years of experience. i believe making over 55k is enough to live comfortably in dfw but my mother is married and that helped them hae plenty of money for anice house nice cars and being able to travel a lot
I think it depends on where you live and the cost of living. If you're not married or have a roommate, it can be tight in some areas.
Can you please share more details about the online program? I want to do an online special education program
I earned my Master's through Indiana University. All my classes were hybrid or online. We used Canvas as our learning platform. I had to take the GRE at the time. It took me 3 years to earn because I was teaching at the time and had small children. All of my classes were at night.
Please people, do not do this job. When your working 12hrs + days for maybe 40-70k yearly.
I use to kill myself. I don't anymore. Boundaries. It will still be there tomorrow.
but you have more days off than any other profession
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You did this program out the state indiana
Yes, I am from Indiana, but my husband is in the Navy, so I needed a program I could continue when we moved. My program was hybrid, so there were students in class and online in real time.
If you treat them like trash please god help your soul
Treat who like trash?
@@thebehaviorcheckin students
I want my students to feel safe. I'm here to help them. That's why I became a teacher.
@@thebehaviorcheckin Just watch your tone of voice
I think that is something everyone should work on. It's often hard to tell how we come across.