High Needs School

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High need schools are often discriminated against as they might be located in communities that are considered to be volatile. I however, consider teaching at a high needs school as a privilege and a challenge. I know that high need schools are in need of dedicated, caring teachers who have a passion for what they do. I think that with teachers of the characteristics listed above the image of a school will improve and so will the performance of students and the school. I have extended experience working with young people with in communities that are considered to be underprivileged, volatile, and with a low socio-economic status. I know that it is challenging in working with young people from such backgrounds as there are issues that they face daily. Such issues are low attention span caused from problems faced within the living environment. Other issues that can be expected are low self- esteem, hygiene problems, lack of interest in obtaining an education, and little to no resources needed for success. My experience will help me to approach such challenging situations with a positive mindset. Being innovative and possessing the people person skills that I have I will be able to network to receive necessary resources. Through networking and liaison with administration, parents, caregivers and the wider community I will be in a better situation to achieve the required academic success. I know that I will be required to go above and beyond the call of duty to achieve academic success. My experience in Social Services has taught me to be understanding to the needs of young people from different socio-economic background. It has taught me to be observant and to acknowledge when young people are in need of additional support. It has taught me to be dedicated to the improvement of lives. These are experiences that I know will help me to be successful within the
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