More than most other professions, the task of working with special needs students requires people who possess a particular set of qualities. My strengths are intuitive, detail-oriented, adaptability and organization. Some children may find it difficult in properly expressing what they are feeling, due to their communication skill level. As a special needs instructor, you have to be watchful and involved so you can foresee students’ needs and address their concerns when they lack the ability to tell me. One specific aspect of being a well-organized worker is having the ability to pay close attention to detail. Working with special needs students, one always assesses students through formal and informal methods, where details make a difference.
