Early Career Special Education Teacher Lived Experiences During COVID-19

Author

Sydney Parks, Lynn University

Date of Award

8-2023

Document Type

Dissertation

Granting Institution

Lynn University

Degree Name

Doctor of Education (EDD)

Degree Program

Educational Leadership

Department

College of Education

First Advisor

Jennifer J. Lesh

Second Advisor

Susan Saint John

Third Advisor

Joe Melita

Abstract

The stories and lived experiences of Early Career Special Education Teachers must be shared. This study provides more information on the beginning lived experiences of Special Education Teachers during COVID-19. The researcher conducted a qualitative narrative design to further investigate burnout and self-efficacy among Early Career Special Education Teachers. The researcher conducted an open-ended question interview that allowed participants to relive their experience teaching during COVID-19. The conclusion of this study is that Special Education Teachers love their job but seek more financial security, administrative support and guidance, recognition.

Recommended Citation

Parks, S. (2023). Early career special education teacher lived experiences during COVID-19 [Doctoral dissertation, Lynn University]. SPIRAL. https://spiral.lynn.edu/etds/406