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The Top 10 Challenges of Special Education Teachers

• Richard Mathew
• 5/1/2018
• Vytila

The attrition, or “burn-out,” rate for special education teachers is extremely high compared to most other professions. 50% of special education teachers leave their jobs within 5 years. Half of those who make it past 5 years will leave within 10 years. This equates to a 75% turnover rate every 10 years. Here are the top 10 stressors of being a special education teacher.