Job satisfaction is the result of the way individuals experience work and their job post. It is connected to their attitude towards different aspects of their work, which may be positive or negative. However, the level of job satisfaction depends on a number of factors. Some of them can be controlled to improve job satisfaction. The higher the level of job satisfaction, the more efficient the individual becomes. In addition, job satisfaction impacts his or her satisfaction with life in general, thus reducing the possibility of stress occurring in the workplace. Special and rehabilitation pedagogy educators have many employment opportunities because they can work in various educational programs. However, different programs require different roles, responsibilities and work conditions, which may affect job satisfaction.
A total of 176 special and rehabilitation pedagogy educators working either in a special educational program, an adapted educational program with a lower educational standard or in a program involving adapted education and additional professional assistance (mobile service for special pedagogy) took part in the research. The results provided insight into the level of job satisfaction among special and rehabilitation pedagogy educators who are engaged in individual programs. No statistically significant differences were observed between the groups in terms of their job satisfaction, which was actually quite high. Another point of interest were the factors that have a negative influence on the job satisfaction of special and rehabilitation pedagogy educators working in individual programs. It transpired that all three groups had the same factors in common: respect from the head and co-workers, working conditions, and accomplishment at work. Special and rehabilitation pedagogy educators involved in adapted education and additional professional assistance listed another factor, i.e. reputation of the work. Based on theoretical background and research results we devised guidelines to help improve job satisfaction among special and rehabilitation pedagogy educators.
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