Is being a special education high school teacher a good fit for you?
Teaches high school students with learning, emotional or physical disabilities. Builds their academic, social and life skills.
What the work involves
- Sets and enforces rules for behaviour and keeps order among students.
- Keeps accurate student records and writes reports on children and activities.
- Meets parents, school leaders and other specialists to plan each student's learning, physical and social growth.
- Uses special teaching methods to build senses, movement, language, thinking and memory.
The interests that suit it
People in this work tend to be helping, curious and creative. Here is how much each of the six kinds of interest comes into it.
What it tends to reward
Compared with other work, this job stands out for:
- Belonging. People who look out for each other, and a manager who has your back.
How much training it needs
Degree required. Usually a degree, sometimes more study after. Rules differ from country to country, so check locally before you commit.
Find out if it fits you
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