Teaching a class of students that have behavioral needs is a whole different ball game. I thought I was ready and prepared but there was nothing in the world that could have prepared me for this class. And form what I am being told, I have an "easy" class compared to the previous years, and what I "could" be getting.
It's hard. I spend so many days frustrated. Days where I barely get to do any teaching because I am too busy trying to prevent dangerous behaviors.
Don't get me wrong, we have some great days! And many of my students have had HUGE behavior progress since the beginning of the year. And I have amazing and wonderful support at my school. My principal, my paras, even the other teachers- they are awesome and I can't imagine not having them for support. But this class is hard. It is frustrating. And it is definitely starting to take it's toll.
It's hard. I spend so many days frustrated. Days where I barely get to do any teaching because I am too busy trying to prevent dangerous behaviors.
Don't get me wrong, we have some great days! And many of my students have had HUGE behavior progress since the beginning of the year. And I have amazing and wonderful support at my school. My principal, my paras, even the other teachers- they are awesome and I can't imagine not having them for support. But this class is hard. It is frustrating. And it is definitely starting to take it's toll.
