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Peer reviewedMcManus, Mary E.; Kauffman, James M. – Behavioral Disorders, 1991
A survey of 402 teachers of students with behavior disorders gathered information on classroom conditions, perceptions of collegial and administrative support, job satisfaction, and professional judgment regarding student placement. Results indicate that teachers work in relative isolation and are moderately satisfied with their jobs. (Author/JDD)
Descriptors: Behavior Disorders, Classroom Environment, Elementary Secondary Education, Job Satisfaction
Peer reviewedCarter, Erik W.; Wehby, Joseph H. – Exceptional Children, 2003
A study examined the job performance of 47 adolescents with emotional and behavioral disorders. Significant discrepancies were found between supervisors' ratings of the importance of work behaviors and their ratings of adolescents' performance of the same behaviors. Adolescents' self-evaluations were significantly more favorable than the ratings…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Behavior Disorders, Emotional Disturbances, Employer Attitudes
Direct linkKaff, Marilyn S. – Preventing School Failure, 2004
The purpose of the study was to provide insight into the inability to retain qualified special education teachers. Why do special educators say they want to leave? What conditions would encourage them to stay? Nearly half of the teachers reported they planned to leave the field in the next 5 years. They cited three areas of concern: administrative…
Descriptors: Special Education, Special Education Teachers, Multiple Employment, Teacher Role
