Adjunct SPED Educator: Best Practices for IEP & Reading

Job Overview SPED 592-1 Best Practices for the Education Specialist – 3 units. Responsibilities The Teacher Education department of Saint Mary’s College seeks to hire a per‑course adjunct to teach the SPED class. Candidates will provide an introduction to assessment, curriculum and instruction, and case management of Individualized Education Programs (IEPs), and will gain knowledge and skills related to teaching reading (Standard 9), teaching English learners (Standard 10), curriculum and instruction for students with disabilities (Standard 13), and the broad range of services delivery options in K‑12 public schools. Typical responsibilities include delivering courses in a highly collaborative, culturally diverse, student‑centered teaching environment. Qualifications Master’s Degree in Education or a related field. Background in Special Education (SPED). Strong commitment to undergraduate, liberal arts education. Comfortable in a student‑centered, interactive learning style. Experience working in a highly collaborative and culturally diverse classroom environment. Must reside in California. Compensation Salary: $6,480–$10,308 per course, dependent on qualifications, as specified by the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the College and SEIU, Local 1021. EEO 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr University of California