I'm a special education teacher in a school renowned for it's special education program and I just feel like sometimes I'm not up to the task. People seem to just stare at me sometimes waiting for me to fail.
2006-08-17 11:00:46 · 18 answers · asked by paleface 2 in Education & Reference ➔ Special Education
Show them that you are strong and will not give in.
Keep yourself calm, and just do what you you're supposed to do.
Ignore those people.
2006-08-17 11:06:15 · answer #1 · answered by schizophrenic 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Dear; I appreciate your work, you're really doing something special and you need to know that, so it doesn't really matter what those people may think, cause remember, never forget, you are a special person and my hat's off to you. However, maybe they are just wanting to get to know you since you're new there. And really there's nothing you can do to make them think ill of you cause again you've a special job, that requires a special person. So be assertive with everyone, Not passive, you do what you feel is right, let your heart lead you, seems it already has to a great extent by you just being there. The job in and of itself is probably stressful, so you really can't afford to let any other employees get you down. If you feel they have it in for you I'd simply ask. Specially if you like your job and plan on staying there a while Just get right to it. You can't afford to feel down due to some asshole being judge mental. Anyway, there needs to be more people like you and your students are the ones that matters not the employees. Win the stun dents hearts, you have mine, just do your best, and maybe find at least one person there that you can talk to, trust will follow in time. here's to ya, trickyricky
2006-08-17 11:24:17 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do you know your job?
YES: Do it.
NO: Quit and find something less demanding. Perhaps waiting tables, no THEY would be waiting for you to mix up an order.
Come on, I am absolutely certain you got your job, at this renowned school, in spite of dropping out of school in the seventh grade to have triplets that you eventually drowned in the bathtub. It had to have been that pair of GO-GO boots and nothing else you wore to the interview. That bare look will get a professional teacher a real head start.
Now, lets get serious, you are a professional, you are trained, educated and becoming experienced. You have a cutting edge education, stuff you learned in school wasn't known when some of your detractors went to school. In fact you probably used books with paper pages and not stone tablets. Instead of worrying about them, fix them up so they worry about you. Knock the socks off a couple of them and you will really see some fireworks.
I had a simple philosophy before I retired. I found out who authorized my hours/paycheck and did what they said. I offered my input as I felt required to, but in the end it was their call and I followed there direction. Only one ever had any problem with that but his career ended quickly.
BTW, a "little" self doubt keeps us on our toes and humbles us a bit. But, never and I mean NEVER let it foul up your self confidence. If you don't believe you are the best at what you do, your work will be substandard.
I don't see that happening anytime soon. You will do great.
2006-08-17 11:37:16 · answer #3 · answered by gimpalomg 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Or there wondering what your really all about and if you are a good candidate fro the job and it's considered job security welcome to the real world of competition of jerks with smiles people will try and dirty your name in any way you allow them to, key is to be real and don't stop working for what you want believe in yourself and what you were taught don't give up on yourself and your talents show them how you work and focus on the things you really want to achieve by working there and don't hold grudges in time your bound to bust a blood vessel try and have fun working and if it doesn't work out it wasn't meant for you and the future may hold a better higher paying job and don't believe what people say about your capabilities. Good Luck
2006-08-17 11:12:31 · answer #4 · answered by amliera 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am in the same position. In fact 4 people have left since my hire. Understand that the person who employed you is the most important. Secondly, always I mean always put your best foot forward. Don't stoop to their level, never offer free information both personal and superficial. You'll find people purposefully setting you up for failure. It is a innate human response, no one likes change but its the necessary evil for society to function. You are a threat, get each person one at a time. Go to lunch... have specific general conversation that you lead.... invest energy in understanding how they tick. Once you know you can control time.
2006-08-17 11:11:15 · answer #5 · answered by Theckie 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First of all, if you got the job, you've got what it takes! Trust me...I'm a special educator too!
When you start questioning your abilities, immerse yourself in the kids. I mean, just work with them as much as you can. Put all of the other "crap" aside and enjoy why you got into the profession in the first place!
Don't worry....you will be fine. Just remember, we are all human and will make mistakes!
2006-08-17 12:18:16 · answer #6 · answered by Obama, 47 y/o political virgin 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
realize that you have the skills that put you in that job to begin with.
Find faith in yourself - put your head to the grindstone (not literally - he he) and do your best!
Knock em dead!
Make sure to focus at your task at hand and do it to the best of your ability, as long as your boss is impressed - ignore the other comments or stares.
GOOD LUCK!
2006-08-17 11:07:44 · answer #7 · answered by friskygimp 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Remember that you chose to work there for the kids. If you are getting edgy thinking about failing just remember that the kids are the important factor.
2006-08-17 17:20:33 · answer #8 · answered by searcher 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Forget about everyone else and do your job. It's normal to feel out of sorts at a new job so be yourself and prove them all wrong. Do your best and be confident.
2006-08-17 11:08:08 · answer #9 · answered by mergirl 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First time jitters is very common in any new job. Your co-workers must be very insecure in their jobs if they are judging you. It may also just be that you are a bit paranoid about them. Keep on doing what you learned in school, and I am sure you will feel more comfortable in the near future. Thanks for teaching our children :)
2006-08-17 11:07:51 · answer #10 · answered by Gur8 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Throw back the shoulders,
let the heart sing,
look upward and say to yourself...
Nothing is Impossible.
Be honest to your work n u will surely get the returns
2006-08-17 18:29:04 · answer #11 · answered by zoya 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋