This study aimed to determine the significant effects of tenure, teacher certification, and work motivation on the performance of special needs teachers. It was a quantitative research with a correlation research design. The study used a random sampling technique with 45 Special Needs teachers with the age range of 35-50 years. Dealing with the data collection technique, the researchers used a questionnaire for work motivation, a documentation sheet for teacher certification and job tenure, and an observation sheet for teacher performance. The data was analyzed using a product-moment correlation test with the help of SPSS version 24. The results show that: 1) there is a significant effect of job tenure on Special Needs teacher performance; 2)there is a significant effect of teacher certification on Special Needs teacher performance; 3) there is a significant effect of work motivation on Special Needs teacher performance; and 4) there are significant effects of job tenure, teacher certification, and work motivation on Special Needs teacher performance. The research has a practical implication; Special Needs teacher performance must be supported by tenure, teacher certification, and work motivation. Further research should include other factors not mentioned in this study, which comprises of levels of education, teacher welfare, leadership, competence, work climate, and workers' compensation.