| dc.description.abstract | The purpose of this paper was to determine the following research questions: (1) What are the demographics of TVIs in Tennessee (eg. caseload size, professional setting years from retirement) (2a) What is the average burnout score of TVIs in Tennessee using the Copenhagen Burnout Inventory- Work Related Burnout Scale? (2b) How does the average burnout score of TVIs relate to human service professions? (3) How do TVI demographic factors correlate to their burnout? Survey results from 64 teachers of students with visual impairments in Tennessee were analyzed. TVIs had an average of 13.41 years of experience and served an average of 11.62 schools. TVIs commonly worked for one school district, were in itinerant positions, had more than 10 students on their caseload, and were either considering or planning to leave their position within the next five years. TVIs in Tennessee are experiencing high rates of burnout which is correlated to their years from retirement and their district’s likelihood to hire a TVI. These results have implications for the future of this profession in Tennessee. | en_US |
