I am currently doing a dregee in youth and community. I would really like to go into teaching special needs but have been told I need to teach mainstream for at lest 2 years first. Does any one know of a different way to go about it was my experence in in specail needs and challening behavour and it seams mad to have to learn an whole new area to go back into what I love and am good at. I don't really want to work in a mainstram classroom but do like youth inclusion, 1:1 and I curry tutor maths. Any idea would be greatfully recived. Also if any one works in a school in the Leeds area that would be perpared to train or help me out I am a hrad worker, I love what I do and have experence. Many thanks
2006-11-09 00:45:29 · 4 answers · asked by Gem 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Teaching
I have a Diagnosis of Aspergers Syndrome and I went to a special school called Hillingdon Manor. It's an Inderpendent special school which was set up by a group of parents looking for a school for their children. It's been going for quite a few years now and they're always looking for staff. I'd suggest contacting them, I don't have their number so either search for it online or if you can't find it e-mail me at: Morpheusy2k4@hotmail.com Good Luck ;-)
2006-11-09 01:01:53 · answer #1 · answered by Kalishnikov 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
NOTE: my understanding is based on what i was taught in accordance to Indiana laws/regulations... first you need to get licensed as a Special Education Teacher, then find your job in a special needs class. the catch: during the school, you will more than likely (pretty much garanteed) have some experience with working with primary age students.
GOOD LUCK!!
2006-11-09 01:01:59 · answer #2 · answered by jsun 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am a Special Education Teacher. I have my BA in Elementary Ed. and Middle School. My Masters is in SPED. My first teaching job was a SPED teacher. I have not taught regular ed. All of the SPED teachers in my building have only ever taught special ed.
You do not have to teach reg ed before sped
2006-11-09 16:52:38 · answer #3 · answered by Julie 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
How arrogant.
Please explain how studying Youth and Community equips you to deal with a class of SEN pupils. I suggest you visit a SEN school and see the work the teachers do. Also the amount of links with other agencies generates an enormous amount of paperwork; so I would suggest the ability to be able to spell would be advantageous!
2006-11-09 07:55:58 · answer #4 · answered by Safety First 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋