Calling All Special Education Teachers: 10 New TikToks to Make You Feel Seen

You go above and beyond to make sure every student feels safe, secure, and understood.

3 screenshots from Calling All Special Education Teachers TikTok Videos

Calling all special education teachers! It can be easy to feel as though your voice is lost in the shuffle of day-to-day demands. Whether youā€™re managing complex IEPs or making sure that same Common Core lesson lands with every studentā€”thereā€™s no denying how hard you work for our students and their success.

But sometimes, all we need is a laugh (or maybe an uplifting cry) to make us feel ā€œseen.ā€ Thatā€™s why we rounded up 10 new TikTok videos meant just for special educators like you! Get readyā€”the best parts are coming right up.

What would we do without them?

@haileehannick

#specialeducationteacher #teacherjokes #teacherproblems

ā™¬ Worsaaaaa ā€“ āœØKae Da DonāœØ

When you come into your classroom, you often face the challenge of maintaining order and a sense of calm despite the chaos that has ensued. Having amazing support staff is a GAME CHANGER. We just canā€™t live without them.

Who needs a new IEP writing tool?

@matteicheldinger

Replying to @ford_ken Yup, sorta. I just think itā€™s only been around for about a week and itā€™s only going to get better. #iepmeetings #iepgoals #paperwork #middleschoolteacher #chatgpt #gamechanger #teachingenglish

ā™¬ Inspirational Background Music ( warm, motivation, determined, cinematic ) ā€“ four_track

Writing an IEP can be an incredibly time-consuming and tedious task. When youā€™re having writerā€™s block, try out an artificial intelligence tool to help you out! Save yourself time and energy so you can focus on what matters mostā€”teaching!

Student triggers ā€¦

@haileehannick

We like to keep the peace over herešŸ˜‚ā™„ļø #teachersoftiktok #teacherjokes #teacherlife

ā™¬ original sound ā€“ Tracey Certisimo-Primak

No matter how daunting it may be to explain each studentā€™s triggers to a new person, special education teachers make sure each young person is taken care of. You go above and beyond to make sure every student feels safe, secure, and understood.

Different types of classroom paraprofessionals ā€¦

@themagicspedhouse

Different types of paras in a special ed classroom. This is just for fun šŸ™ƒ Paras are an integral part of the classroom setting and help make the day fun and manageable. I have been so lucky to work with lots of different paras in my career and know they are an integral part of managing an amazing classroom. This is just a snapshot of some paras that Iā€™ve worked with šŸ˜‰ #specialeducation #specialeducationteacher #teachersoftiktok #specialedteachersoftiktok

ā™¬ original sound ā€“ J & J Family

Paraprofessionals come in all shapes and sizes! Check out this special ed teacherā€™s take on the many different personalities theyā€™ve encountered in their profession.

Another one?

@chellbell2slp

Caseload is now at 68 students šŸ«  #slp #slpsoftiktok #slpa #slp2b #speechpathologists #schoolslp #preschoolslp #iep #sped #specialsducation #ot #pt #bcba #schoolpsychologist #speechtherapy

ā™¬ no ā€“ kenzie !! šŸ¤

Sometimes life as a special education teacher means dealing with the messiness of change. Hereā€™s to embracing the chaosā€”and all of our studentsā€”every day.

They just donā€™t get paid enough.

@haileehannick

Its okay if i get hurt hut but my aids!? No baby i NEED THEM #teacherjokes #specialeducationteacher #teacherlife

ā™¬ original sound ā€“ user88170798531

ā€œWeā€™ve got your back!ā€ Special education teachers are always looking to support their paraprofessionals during escalation situations.

De-escalate like a boss!

@melisamel8

Love my job. Love theory of behavior. But damn itā€™s hard work !! #fyp #behaviorteacher #sel #NextLevelDish

ā™¬ original sound ā€“ šŸ•øļøangelicašŸ•øļø

We know itā€™s not easy, not even after years and years of experience. Know your worth though, because no one can do it like you!

Weā€™ve got a runner!

@principal_mo

Donā€™t chase them, but also donā€™t let them out of your sight! I love the littles, but the runners be wearing me out. #principalsoftiktok #teachersoftiktok #principallife #counselorsoftiktok #edutok #behaviorteacher

ā™¬ original sound ā€“ Colin French

Special education teachers often have to go above and beyond for their students. In this video, we follow a special ed teacher who calmly follows one of her students around the school after they flee the classroom. Watch as she offers gentle guidance and support, showing us all how itā€™s done!

There is always one ā€¦

@thatbrunetteteacher

Donā€™t come for mineā—ļø#fyp #fy #foryou #teacherlife #teachersbelike #teacher #teachertok #spedteacher #teachersoftiktok #elementary #teachersoftiktokfyp #teachers #elementaryschool #watchyourself

ā™¬ original sound ā€“ tommiee_lee3

We have a responsibility to set an example for our students and encourage them in their academic pursuits. If you canā€™t bring yourself to do that, then donā€™t be surprised when your students donā€™t take school seriously either.

Those dang walkie-talkie calls ā€¦

@melisamel8

Some days just be like thisā€¦ #behavior #sped #walkie #sel #fyp

ā™¬ original sound ā€“ šŸ’«

Last but not least ā€¦ when youā€™re a special education teacher and can never escape the walkie-talkie calls!

Special education teachers take on a heavy load, often going above and beyond for their students. From de-escalating difficult situations to providing support for paraprofessionals, you do it all with grace and poise!

We appreciate the hard work of special education teachers everywhereā€”thank you for everything that you do! This TikTok roundup is just one small way we could recognize your efforts in making sure each student feels safe, secure, and understood. Keep up the amazing work!

Calling all special education teachers and paraprofessionals: What are your thoughts on some of these videos? Share in the comments below!

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