ABSTRACT

The goal of the study is to examine professional burnout level of teachers working at special education schools. Relational screening model was used for the study. The study sample included 147 teachers from various geographical regions of Turkey. “Teacher Professional Burnout Inventory” was used in order to measure teachers’ burnout level. Demographic data of the teachers was collected by means of personal data form designed by the study authors. Study findings show that professional burnout level of teachers working at special education schools is below moderate level while professional burnout differs significantly in terms of several variables including perceived economic status, colleague support, being appreciated by superiors and perceived fitness to working at special education. It was also found out that gender, working duration at special education and income satisfaction are not significantly related to professional burnout level.