What can one do with a BSE in education and a M.ed in Special Education? in the business world?

[greenbriar]

have been doing some soul searching today and the last few weeks and wonder...If one were to get out of teaching, what could one do and make 45,000 ????


I can not imagine doing this for 30 more years

[Kerrytravelers]

1. You could work in text book publishing or for companies that present

training for teachers.

You could also work for a chartered home school, like I do.

[pstans]

2. You could be a consultant to the Republican party

That masters in Special Education would really be helpful trying to communicate with Republicans.

[greenbriar]

5. I would end up in jail if I did something for the repuke party

I am being serious.

[burythehatchet]

3. First you should take the JASPER test if you haven't done so

It was very helpful in learning what motivates me.

[elfin]

4. Oh dear - hate to see you leave

education. You are so needed.

If you cannot find a good mentor to see you through this rough patch, you could probably find a boring job in Human Resouces holding hands of those outsourced or in corporate training workshops or possibly at post high school tech institutions leading fired people into the computer world.

I hope that you can stick with it or find a more hospitable place to work that does not lead to burn out.

[mzteris]

6. training and development. n/t

[erinlough]

7. Hi, 35 years here......in special education

I'm sorry your having a hard time. The first few years are the worst, if that helps. I don't believe everyone should make themselves stay in education if they are unhappy, that said we do need you. Here are some thoughts that might help.

You can only do what the student allows you to do. The trick is in making them want to learn.
Don't spend all your time at school, have a healthy home and social life.
Take things home to do them, nothing is more depressing to me than an empty school.
If you buy things for your classroom make it stuff you like to use with the kids, it makes the expense more bearable.
Don't volunteer for the extra things at school for the first few years, teaching will be enough.
When you are given a day off take it, don't come back to the school to work. You need the time off.
Remember that every year the kids change so hold on because the next year may be better than this.
When you have a behavior problem student find five things to honestly tell them they do well for every negative thing you say, it will help your discipline.
Stay away from toxic people on staff, even (especially) if they are your Principal.
Laugh with the kids and the staff, there are some incredibly funny things that go on every day in school.
Someday, trust me, someone will come up to you at the supermarket, or McDonald and say, "Mrs. Smith, you were my favorite teacher these are my kids, I hope your still there when they get to 8th grade." and you will know it was difficult, yes, but you did make a difference.

As for your question, I have always thought we would make great business trainers. There are agencies that book speaking dates for special programs. I did it for a while with other school staffs and it was a blast, but you're on the road a lot.

[napi21]

8. I can tell you the personal secretary to the CEO of the Company

I worked for had the same credentials as you have. We would always ask her "Why are you doing THIS job?" She only taught for 4 years, but decided it just wasn't for her. She was primarily hiredto correct the bosses letters BEFORE they went out, advise him on grammer and even outline speech presentations he was scheduled to make, and then correct the grammer in them. He became totally dependant on her, and trust me, she made a lot more than you're making!

Also, my cousin has the same education, and she taught for about 15 years. Gave it up about 18-20 years ago to go into the business world. She has been a Director of HR fortwo different companies, and really enjoys the job.

[Cleita]

9. Business isn't better and often worse.

I had a friend who tried the business world for a few years and went back to teaching. She said she hadn't realized how good she had it before. Maybe what you need is a change of focus on what you teach or where you teach.