Date of Award

Fall 10-2022

Degree Type

Dissertation

Degree Name

Doctor of Education (EdD)

School

Education

Committee Chair

Dr. David Lee

Committee Chair School

Education

Committee Member 2

Dr. Lilian Hill

Committee Member 2 School

Education

Committee Member 3

Dr. Thomas Lipscomb

Committee Member 3 School

Education

Committee Member 4

Dr. Peter Paprycki

Committee Member 4 School

Education

Committee Member 5

Dr. Kyna Shelley

Committee Member 5 School

Education

Abstract

Teacher shortage has been a growing problem. With the increase of teacher shortages, some areas are being impacted more intensely. Special education is one of the areas most impacted by the shortages. Common reasons exist as to why teachers are leaving the field or profession. These reasons may be personal or professional related. Some of the professional reasons for leaving pertain to the school’s administration and the way special education teachers are treated. Principal support is cited as one of the primary indicators of teacher satisfaction. Literature supports the analysis that a principal’s leadership heavily determines a teacher’s job satisfaction. The theory of planned behavior is used to weigh the teacher’s attitude and intention. This paper seeks to determine if there is a correlation between the teacher’s attitude towards the principal’s knowledge of special education policy and procedure and the teacher’s intent to stay in the current school or placement.

ORCID ID

0000-0002-1214-3776

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