2008.11.11
Special education teachers love their jobs
According to research from the University of Chicago (which, as a side note, is well known for its education research), special education teachers are in the top 10 of happiest jobs.
The teachers are No. 5 on a list of jobs in the ""Job Satisfaction in the United States" study that's been smattered in the news today. As far as I can tell, the study is about a year old, though.
Either way, here's what they have to say:
Special education teachers
Job Description: Teach school subjects to educationally and physically handicapped students.
Very happy: 52.6%
Median salary (preschool, kindergarten or elementary school): $41,344
Median salary (secondary school): $43,060
This seems to fly in the face of local concerns that have special education teachers over their workloads and pay.
So, special education teachers, set the record straight.
Are you happy with your jobs? What makes it great, and what leaves something to be desired?
