 | Hi Melissa-
I am a Special Ed teacher in Chicago,and think I might know why you
were told Sp. Ed. makes less- many resource positions (where you see
students based on the minutes in their IEP's) are only half-time
positions. I work as a full-time resource teacher, and adore my job.
There are many options to choose from- last year I taught in a
self-contained classroom (my kids were with me for all subjects)which
was not my ideal situation. There is still quite a demand for us,
especially in the cities. I think it is a great career... you won't get
rich, but I live comfortably enough and enjoy going to work (nearly)
all the time. Best of luck!
-KayCee
Melissa Barnworth wrote:
> Hi,
>
> I'm a freshman in college wanting to teach Special Education after
> graduation. I feel the rewards would be great to help those who need
it
> most. I've been told by others, however, that Special Ed. teachers
> typically have much lower salaries than other teachers in their
public
> school...which I admit, does worry me a little bit. I have always
thought
> "a teacher is a teacher". Is this true? (either in NJ Public School
or
> Elsewhere in the USA)
>
> Thanks so much,
>
> Melissa B.
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