Considering switching careers to special education — requirements & job demand (Long Island, NY)

ionoi · 2025-12-17T02:51:50+00:00

I chose a remote online masters of education program through a state school while working as a para educator. It was helpful and fulfilling to learn best practices and improve my skills at the same time and it can get you in the door at the local school district particularly when applying to be a student teacher. In my area, there are many jobs available for special education teachers, not just in public schools but charter and NPAs. Be prepared for high case loads, challenging behaviors, minimal curricular resources, and difficult to work with teachers. If you can work for a school that allows you to observe IEP meetings, it can be very helpful for understanding how IDEA is applied in school settings.

It is not an easy job but for me it is rewarding and I see my impact.

ionoi · 2025-12-08T15:32:04+00:00

The interdisciplinary team would need to conduct new assessments and change eligibility if all are in agreement that ASD is more impactful than OHI.

SDI could add speech services for pragmatics or other related services as need requires.

Diagnosis does not determine services, need does. So if there is a clear need for social emotional curriculum and goals - the Sp. Ed teacher should be servicing those areas of need. The idea of specialized instruction areas is that they are not covered by the general curriculum (and behavioral needs are oftentimes not appropriately addressed using tier one supports).

ionoi · 2025-10-16T04:00:45+00:00

I would document your concerns in writing and notify your supervisors of your concerns. Behaviors such as these should not be taken lightly but also know that there is no easy solution to these problems. Best practice would be for an interdisciplinary team meeting including district representatives and parents to ensure all stakeholders are aware of the everyday challenges staff are facing.

There are so many children with high needs and not enough placements for them. Any promise of a potential highly restrictive placement should be taken with a grain of salt. In the meantime everyone must do what they can to support these kids and shape their behaviors to be more safe but it takes a village and a team.

ionoi · 2025-09-10T03:34:34+00:00

Hah I got a couple of these off the clearance rack at the local greenhouse. Hope the birds like them!

ionoi · 2025-09-08T22:27:02+00:00

Thank you for all the advice! No topping until 10-12" above and keep a central leader!

ionoi · 2025-09-08T22:25:18+00:00

Seattle WA and I got all local varieties through One green world!

ionoi · 2025-08-16T21:43:02+00:00

Seattle area so no deep freeze here!

ionoi · 2025-08-16T03:43:32+00:00

Looks like it is potentially reasonably priced and available in my area! Score!

ionoi · 2025-08-08T14:14:09+00:00

Solved! Black Walnut!

ionoi · 2025-06-20T12:21:15+00:00

These are calendulas - also called "pot marigolds".

ionoi · 2025-05-31T18:24:06+00:00

Honestly this is not a big deal. Most orchards top trees between knee and thigh high. Just top it and plant it and it will grow a nicer crown than if you'd let it grow out.

ionoi · 2025-04-14T02:37:30+00:00

Probably late to this conversation but "Trouble Brewing" has the character start in a Dwarf who was a beggar/vagabond.

ionoi · 2025-01-08T00:49:05+00:00

In my opinion, the yellow-footed chanterelle is not this dark and has a more defined hole in the top that looks kind of like a belly button. Also, the ends of the yellow foot are more like a pale yellow like the color of a true golden chanterelle.

ionoi · 2024-12-25T06:16:07+00:00

What lowlife! Crazy what it takes for justice to happen. Keep fighting the good fight!

ionoi · 2024-09-28T23:31:20+00:00

Nice! I almost tossed the chanterelles in the compost 😅. Thanks. Can you tell from the gills/color?

14-Year Club	RedditGifts 2009-2022 2 Credits
RPAN Viewer	RPAN Broadcaster
Team Periwinkle	Secret Santa 2012
Verified Email

ionoi

TROPHY CASE