Many factors contribute. Endless hours, even more endless paperwork, helicopter parents, an endless stream of new initiatives, rigid legislation, isolation, the threat of lawsuits, and increasingly challenging student behaviors are some of the most common reasons many special education teachers don't last long.

Why do special education teachers leave the profession?

Research Shows. Data indicate that the most common reasons special education teachers leave the profession are to escape teaching, to address personal issues, and to retire.

What are the disadvantages of being a special education teacher?