Is being a special education middle school teacher a good fit for you?
Teaches students in the middle school years who have learning, emotional or physical disabilities. Builds their academic, social and life skills.
What the work involves
- Writes individual learning plans for students.
- Sets and enforces rules for behaviour and keeps order among students.
- Plans and uses ways to meet the needs of students with many kinds of disability.
- Prepares materials and classrooms for class activities.
The interests that suit it
People in this work tend to be helping, creative and curious. 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
Answer quick questions about what you like doing and what keeps you going. We match you with roles from over 900 kinds of work, and you can see if a special education middle school teacher is one of yours.
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