Online Adjunct Faculty - Special Education (SPE 530)

Bay Path University; Longmeadow (MA); Remote; USD 500 - 1,200; Part time

Job summary

Bay Path University seeks an adjunct instructor for a graduate online synchronous course in Special Education. The position focuses on curriculum design, assessment, and non-discriminatory practices for diverse learners, with Massachusetts Frameworks guiding decisions.

Qualifications include a Master’s in Special Education, MA licensure in Moderate/Severe Disabilities, and 5+ years in K-12 special education, plus 3 years in assessments. Weekly Zoom meetings are required.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Special Education or closely related field is required.
• Massachusetts Educator Professional License in Moderate/Severe Disabilities or closely related field.
• Minimum of 5 years teaching in special education in K12 settings.
• Minimum of 3 years administering, scoring, and interpreting assessments in special education.
• Weekly virtual Zoom class meetings must be available.
• Adherence to FERPA, HIPAA, and university policies.
• Completion of required online trainings within 15 days of employment.

Responsibilities

• Teach the online synchronous course to enrolled students.
• Design and align curriculum and assessments with Massachusetts Frameworks.
• Prepare and modify instructional materials for diverse learners.
• Engage students through weekly Zoom class meetings and online discussions.
• Maintain confidentiality and comply with FERPA/HIPAA guidelines.

Skills

Effective communication

Online instruction

Confidentiality

Education

Master's Degree in Special Education or related field

Tools

Zoom

Job description

Graduate Online Synchronous Course in Special Education

Course Title: Curriculum Design and Assessment

Using a case study approach, students learn to select, construct, use and interpret non-discriminatory and developmentally appropriate assessments relevant to diverse learners with mild and moderate disabilities. The Massachusetts Frameworks are used to guide decisions in both curriculum and instruction and ways to prepare and maintain students in general education. Course assignments are designed to help students gain an understanding of educational terminology utilized with students with special needs; and differentiated instruction and ways to implement meaningful instruction for all students, especially students with disabilities by designing and modifying curriculum and instructional materials.

Compensation: $500 - $1,200 per credit. Adjunct faculty rates vary, depending on academic discipline and the course's credit load and level.

Special Education Course Instructors must meet the following criteria:

• Hold a current Massachusetts Educator Professional License in Moderate Disabilities, Severe Disabilities, or a closely related field.
• A minimum of a Master's Degree in Special Educationor a closely related field
• Minimum of 5 years teaching in special education within a K12 public school setting
• A minimum of 3 years administering, scoring, and interpreting assessments within special education.
• Available to hold weekly virtual Zoom class meetings.
• Ability to adhere to University policies and procedures.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion and within FERPA and HIPAA guidelines.
• All new employees must complete the FERPA, Anti-Harassment, and any other required online trainings within 15 days of employment.
• General knowledge of the University’s mission, purpose, and goals and the role this position plays in achieving those goals.