Special Education Teachers’ Job Satisfaction and its effect on Employee Retention

Abstract

Special education teachers need the appropriate environment, collaboration opportunities, and overall support from administrators as it drives everything related to the intent to remain in the field. This study utilizes a descriptive correlation approach to describe the level of job satisfaction and employee retention of the 30 public school special education teachers in Davao City. Data were gathered through an adopted survey questionnaire. Results of the study showed that while teachers have a high level of Job Satisfaction, there are areas that need support in compensation and job content. Meanwhile, their employee retention is also high but needs more provision in areas of physiological and safety needs. Thus, job satisfaction and employee retention among special education teachers have a significantly high positive correlation. If the special education teacher is satisfied with their work even if it is challenging to teach special children, they will still stay in their work. It is recommended that the Department of Education should continue to provide professional development and career opportunities to teachers to maintain excellent performance and the intent to remain in the field of education.