There’s nothing like waking up to a call on August 1 from my district coordinator telling me that they want to move me from my middle school resource room SpEd position (which I love) to K-5 Setting 3 SpEd position. I told her all the reasons that won’t work for me and even gave her another idea that would require a non-licensed teacher to be moved so I could take her place at the hs. So, I’ll be spending my Monday applying for a new job in another district. How’s your Monday going so far? 😭😔

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Wow. I’m sorry this happened. There are so many schools still looking for teachers.

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So sorry for you. Don’t you love how it is always assumed we sped teachers can just move whenever??

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Elementary is so much better. Reconsider your decision. God closes one door and opens another for a reason. Usually for your own good.

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The good news is there’s so many openings you can probably find exactly what you want anywhere in the United States.

You will end up better off!

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Similar situation happened to me four years ago. I was moved from the MS sp Ed position to HS. They moved my student teacher that they just hired for another position to my job. I loved my student teacher, but that still felt like a slap in the face. I was told I was the only person in the district with the certs to teach HS sp Ed. I was not happy to say the least. The only saving grace was that I got to work with some of my favorite students again.

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I don't think people realize the wide range of special education teaching positions and additional duties and responsibilities in different programs. I have worked in special education for 2 districts in my area for the last 20 + years. I have worked in elementary Autism specific, and taught in High School Resource, High school and Middle School self contained Social Emotional Behavioral programs, and last year in a middle school self contained CBC classroom. Some of these positions required managing sometimes as many as 6 additional staffs duties, students schedules and additional support throughout their day, and yearly additional training for deescalation and restraint. This does not include the same responsibilities, although for a lot fewer students, as a general education teacher. Reasons for moving to different programs was always on my part and never the district moving me. The same as I think it should be for a general education teacher, due to the significant impact a special education teacher has on the staff, students and parents in the program, I feel it is most important for a special education teacher to want to be in that postion. Maybe the difference in my area is we have very strong union support. I am so sorry you are not able to stay in a teaching position you wanted to stay in. Good luck finding a district and position that is a right fit for you!

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Taught special Ed. 29 out if 30 years. This always happens to us! Good for you- get a job where you are respected. If they are short a teacher- her fine little Fanny could sub in that position until they found a teacher! Here there are bonuses galore for special education teachers- even bonuses, more pay, for taking the sub position!

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That happened to me once and I ended up with 3 schools that I absolutely loved going to all 3 schools.

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Wow so sorry to hear that

Making a move from middle school to taking on k-5 position is a huge undertaking. My experience is mostly elementary, but one year I taught high school. I cried every day. Elementary is my niche. I’ve put a lot of time, money, and trainings to be the expert I need to be. If you’re niche is middle school, then I would stick with it. Don’t make yourself miserable.

Do you have a vocal parent or parents who could speak up?

I know how you feel. I hope you find another job that you love!

Hopefully you'll find what you're looking for.

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