Overview
Location: EAST LONGMEADOW, MA Category: Adjunct Posted On: Thu Dec 7 2017 Job Description:
- Position Code: ADJFC
- Job Type: Part-time Adjunct
- Type of class: Hybrid (on-ground and online)
- Class Level: Graduate
- Date class is scheduled to begin: February 26, 2018
- Class schedule: Online and four on ground Saturday dates/half days
- Duration of class: Three hours each on ground dates – two Saturdays in East Longmeadow, MA and two Saturdays in Concord, MA
- Time of class: 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. or 1:00 p.m. or 4:00 p.m.
This course will explore ways to create comprehensive intervention systems that meet the needs of all participants and ways to systematically monitor, evaluate, and assess the effectiveness of district or private school goals through the lens of the special education administrator. Plans and procedures to address safety, health, and student needs in a caring environment will be explored. Content will include understanding state and federal laws and mandates, ethical guidelines, and school committee policies. The importance of effective communication will be discussed as well as the importance of securing staff commitment to core values, the mission statement, and a shared vision. Participants will explore effective time management and scheduling techniques, reflect on personal experiences, examine current practices, and discuss student and staff accountability. Job Requirements:
- Doctorate degree preferred.
- Previous experience teaching graduate courses and online courses preferred.
- Extensive experience in special education.
- Ability to adhere to University policies and procedures.
- Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
- Should be committed to a culture of diversity, respect and inclusion.
- General knowledge of the University’s mission, purpose, and goals and the role this position plays in achieving those goals.
Additional Information:Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
Bay Path University is a diverse community devoted to proactively nurturing a campus-wide culture that promotes and ensures respect, inclusion and safety for all members regardless of race, color, national origin, age, gender, religion, sexual orientation and gender identity, socio-economic background, or physical ability. We are one University that opens our hearts and minds to conversations, to learning and to creating a community that is welcoming of all. Regardless of position, it is expected that each employee will embrace this commitment and demonstrate an attitude of respect toward and acceptance of all members of our community.