SPRING 2027 Adjunct Professor SPED 498/598 Teaching & Learning for Mild-Moderate Disabilities II (2 units)

Description

SPED 498/598 Teaching & Learning for Mild-Moderate Disabilities II (2 units)

Wednesdays 4:45PM-6:45PM

February 8-May 27, 2027

The Teacher Education Department at Saint Mary’s College seeks to hire a per-course adjunct to teach a course in special education.  Candidates should be comfortable in a student-centered teaching environment with an interactive learning style.   Work in a highly collaborative and cultural diverse classroom environment.  Strong commitment to undergraduate, liberal arts education.

This course is designed to prepare Education Specialists Candidates for addressing issues, curricula, and best practices for planning, implementing, and evaluating transitional life experiences for students across the lifespan. This course also has a major focus on post-secondary transition planning, implementation and evaluation. The course also extends candidates’ knowledge of teaching the common core curriculum standards in California public schools based on the Curriculum Frameworks and Content Standards approved by the California State Board of Education. In addition, candidates will continue to develop knowledge and skills in best practices associated with supporting access to General Education curriculum by students with mild/moderate disabilities. This course will extend candidates’ knowledge and skills to effectively organize and implement instruction for students with diverse backgrounds and with diverse learning needs, including English learners. Candidates will demonstrate skills in the use of differentiated instructional strategies that ensure that all students have access and achievement in relation to the content standards. Candidates will demonstrate the ability to create a positive, inclusive climate of instruction for all students in a broad range of service delivery options. This course will also provide support, direction, and enrichment to candidates while in the first phase of student teaching or employed as interns.

Qualifications

Qualifications:

• Master's Degree in Education or related field

• 5 years of experience teaching in K-12 settings

• Knowledge of the major theories in child development

• Knowledge of the major theories of learning

• Knowledge of atypical development associated with various disabilities 

• Knowledge of how K-12 children differ in their development and learning approaches to support the development and learning of individual children

 

Application Instructions

Include a cover letter that specifically addresses how you meet the qualifications and are prepared to support the mission of the College.  Also please include the following:

1.          A resume or CV and a statement of teaching philosophy

In applying for a position, candidates sign a consent authorizing a broader inquiry which may include   reference checks, a motor vehicle check, and a third-party background check.

Applicants to all available course sections who are members of the Saint Mary’s College bargaining unit or agency fee payers covered by the agreement with SEIU 1021, who have previously taught the course or, or who have been determined qualified through the process outlined in Article 10, have only the following application requirements:

Salary:  $6,480-$10,308 dependent on qualifications.  The salary range for this position is covered by the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the College and SEIU, Local 1021, available here.

- Indicate interest via application to the posting

- Complete the SMC Per Course Adjunct Faculty Questionnaire to identify as a Saint Mary’s College bargaining unit faculty member or agency fee payers covered by the agreement with SEIU 1021

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Saint Mary's is an equal employment opportunity employer. We support inclusive excellence and are committed to creating a safe and welcoming community for all.

College policy prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, medical condition, physical or mental disability, gender stereotyping, and gender identity, taking a protected leave (e.g. family medical or pregnancy leave), or on any other basis protected by applicable laws.

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