para educator

special education teacher

preschool teacher

school principal

speech language pathologist

Bucks County Intermediate Unit

A typical day involved pairing with your students, collecting data on student. Assisting students with any inclusions they may have. Working side by side with your teacher. Students would elope out of buildings and physically and verbally assault you. 

I learned so much about students with special needs. 

My management was 0/10. In fact, majority of her staff left or was "reassigned" 

Workplace culture within the special education was ok. You will be given 0 support from core team or management.

Hardest part of the job was being left like you were never good enough and having to support classrooms where you never met the children prior to. Management will make your days very difficult.  I was never fully explained the exact job and was injured numerous times, again with no support and no paid time off the recover. You should know that at any given time they will switch your hours and location despite knowing you cannot work different hours. You will have to drive 45+ mins for trainings with no travel reimbursement. My supervisor never offered support and talked down to all of the paraprofessionals.

The most enjoyable part of my job was creating bonds with the children and watching their growth and small victories throughout the year. I was lucky enough to be placed in a classroom with a really good teacher. 

What is the best part of working at the company?
Not much. They say they are all about kids, but at the core they aren’t. Youth actually regress in some of the programs. 

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
Working with staff that lack genuine knowledge of special education, lack the investment to make a difference and don’t hold teachers and paras accountable. 

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
Frustrating and without recognition of quality employees. 

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
Depends on the day.  Reviewing special Ed documentation and pushing it through regardless of how poorly written it is -

What is the best part of working at the company?
Great organization and great work experience. Teachers and staff that I worked with truly are passionate about teaching.

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
Providing complete care to the bigger kids. The lifting and turning can take a toll on your back. 

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
The work environment was great. Very friendly and compassionate teachers , nurses and staff. 

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
Arrive at 8:30a , set up medication stations, pick up kids from off the bus, provide diapering. Run tube feeds and give meds. Engage in school activity with students and help with meals, and so forth.

I was hired to teach in a new head start classroom and supplies were never ordered for the room. We had children napping on the floor until November because nap mats were not ordered even though we continued to ask for them. Crayons, paper, and toys for the classroom were not provided. It was a few weeks before plastic ware was provided for students to use to eat the meals the program provided. They were always short staffed and seemed unconcerned with the lack of staff in rooms. There were times I was responsible for children who were not even part of my program due to this staff shortage. 

If I did not move to Florida, I would still be working for the IU.  I loved my job.  We had many opportunities to take classes to learn new teaching techniques for special education.  The Main building with management was full of friendly and helpful staff.  We were paid well, had benefits, got off for all holidays, plus had 12 days to use each school year that you could save and roll over.  Summers off, but you still got paid if you chose to have your check prorated that way throughout the year.  I felt like a queen sitting by my pool collecting a paycheck!

I put my heart and soul into my job. Giving training and social skills to students and seeing them grow and build confidence is why I love this line of work. Each individual is unique and has strengths and weaknesses. Giving the students a chance to obtain the areas that are weak and make it into strengths is what it's all about.

I have been working in the special education field for 6 years. I loved my postion with this company, however I am ready for a new career. During my time with the IU, I worked with austic students between the ages of 3 to 12. It was a very rewarding job and I am sad to leave but I am ready for a new life. I am going back to school to become a Court Reporter. I hope to graduate by 2016. 

A typical day at work is get everything set for day, wait for kids to come in, help them throughout the day. I have learned a different way of doing things based on the environment i am in. The workplace culture is diverse. The hardest part is knowing i do what i need to do for the kids and others don't do as much. most enjoyable part is knowing we all work as a team in the building.

Over the last four years, at the Bucks County Intermediate Unit #22, I have been able to get a well-rounded experience working with many special education students. A typical day at work involves teaching students who have Autism on several specific subject matters, including, mathematics, reading, social skills, life skills, etc.

Learned the various medical needs and learning capabilities of children with a variety of special needs. Worked in different schools with regular education students. Teachers are very dedicated as well as all school staff.

Top Job Titles	Average Salary
Para educator 1 salary reported	$18.75 per hour
Special education teacher 1 salary reported	$59,845 per year
Preschool teacher 4 salaries reported	$45,000 per year
School principal 6 salaries reported	$35,894 per year
Speech language pathologist 3 salaries reported	$77,205 per year

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