Special education teachers play a unique and vital role in the education system, facing challenges distinctly different from those encountered by their regular education counterparts. This dissertation explores the daily activities of special education teachers, who are heavily influenced by not only state expectations but also by federal mandates. This work describes the overwhelming caseloads and extensive paperwork associated with special education that often lead to burnout. These teachers experience isolation and alienation without the support of leaderships causing many of these educators to leave the profession. This research proposed a fourfold approach to address the complex issues surrounding special education teacher retention. It examined the potential influence of a fourfold relationship between principal servant leadership, enabling school structures, self-efficacy, and collective efficacy in the context of well-being and job satisfaction of special education teachers. The study suggests that educational leaders who recognize and value the tireless efforts of special education teachers will work to create a supportive environment that will ultimately lead to teacher retention. By exploring the relational dynamics of these four factors, this dissertation contributes to a deeper understanding of the challenges faced by special education teachers and how effective leadership and school structures can positively influence their experiences. The research underscores the importance of acknowledging the unique contributions of special education teachers and advocates for creating a working environment that fosters their sense of self-efficacy and collective efficacy. In doing so, this study asserts that special education teachers matter and that their retention is integral to building a more inclusive and effective education system. [The dissertation citations contained here are published with the permission of ProQuest LLC. Further reproduction is prohibited without permission. Copies of dissertations may be obtained by Telephone (800) 1-800-521-0600. Web page: http://www.proquest.com.bibliotheek.ehb.be/en-US/products/dissertations/individuals.shtml.]