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

Saint Mary's College Of California; Moraga (CA); On-site; USD 6,500 - 10,000; Part time

Job summary

Saint Mary’s College of California seeks a per-course adjunct to teach SPED 498/598 Teaching & Learning for Mild-Moderate Disabilities II (2 units) in a student-centered, collaborative setting.

The course prepares Education Specialists for planning, implementing, and evaluating transitional experiences for students across the lifespan, with emphasis on post-secondary transition and access to core California standards.

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.

Responsibilities

• Teach SPED 498/598 Teaching & Learning for Mild-Moderate Disabilities II (2 units).
• Contribute to a student-centered teaching environment with interactive learning styles.
• Collaborate in a highly collaborative and culturally diverse classroom environment.
• Support undergraduate, liberal arts education and inclusion.

Education

Master's Degree in Education

5 years of K-12 teaching experience

Child development theories

Learning theories

Atypical development & disabilities

Differentiated instruction strategies

Job description

Saint Mary's College of California: ADJUNCT FACULTY SAINT MARY'S COLLEGE OF CALIFORNIA: Kalmanovitz School of Education (KSOE): Department of Education

Location

Moraga

Open Date

Aug 11, 2026

Deadline

Sep 25, 2026 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time

Description

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

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

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 .

Application Process

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.