Online Adjunct Faculty - Special Education; SPE

Description Graduate Level Synchronous Online SEI Course Course

Title:

Reading and Language Arts for English Language Learners Course

Description:

This course is designed to introduce the developing teacher to reading instruction and the development of a reading/writing community in English for English Learners (ELs). This course is designed to promote continuous improvement in educator practice, and to build confidence and familiarity with research-proven practices for working with ELLs. This course is framed around two module areas:

A) English Language Learners, Language Acquisition, and Sheltered English Instruction, and

B) Academic Language and Literacy Development in the SEI Classroom. Compensation: $500 - $1,200 per credit. Adjunct faculty pay rates vary, depending on the academic discipline and the course's credit load and level.

QualificationsSEI Course Instructor must:

Hold a current Massachusetts Educator Professional License with SEI Endorsement, preferably a Massachusetts ESL Educator LicenseA minimum of a Master's Degree in English as a Second Language or a closely related field

Minimum of 5 years teaching multilingual learners in a K12 public school settingA minimum of 2 years teaching an SEI (Sheltered English Immersion) course

Available to hold weekly virtual Zoom class meetings on Saturdays from 8:30 AM to 11:30 AMAbility 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.