The Responsibility of Teaching

Teaching carries a large load of responsibility. Just think about it, as a teacher, you are helping to influence the positive outcomes of an entire nation, if not the world. As a teacher you are influencing what type of care and security that you have within your retirement years. As a teacher you are helping to decide the future of your own children based on how much you are able to positively influence the children of others. The responsibility of teaching cares a heavy load. No one does too well in life without a mentor or a positive influence. Teachers so often are those mentors. And as it is sooooo easy to forget about this as class size grows and resources shrink, it is entirely necessary as an educator to give your all in the classroom and to your student and you may be educating a soon to be President, lawyer, doctor, sergeant, or teacher. Carry your load well, with dignity and pride. Take your responsibility wholeheartedly as it will determine your tomorrow.

Teaching Special Education

There is an enormous call for teachers of students with special needs. The field of special education is open for employable teachers as we speak despite the current economic woes. Most school districts are experiencing a shortage of qualified special education teachers and some school districts offer a bonus to those who have the desire and skill to teach special education classes. Consider teaching special education as a career. It is rewarding and equips you to learn the latest intervention strategies in supporting student learning. It is field in which if  learned well will allow you to consult, provide private educational therapy, and be an influence at school sites in relation ti disability rights. Reflect on if special education may be right for you!

Why Teach

There are so many benefits to becoming a teacher. Teaching has had a history of bringing financial stability to most lives. You may not become RICH within the teaching profession, but most teachers are comfortable financially. With this, there are retirement, health, dental, and retirement benefits to teachers that are not found in most professions. But besides the financial benefits, you are able to apply your skills and passion to the classroom in such a way that the very future of the entire country is effected. So when you are pondering whether or not you should teach, just remember that teachers help shape the future!