Adjunct Instructor (Curriculum & Instruction SPED)

Agency

Department

This part-time position will serve as the Special Education Instructor for the Special Education Certification Program. The Adjunct Instructor will report directly to the Department Head of Curriculum and Instruction. The department is especially interested in candidates with a deep interest in teacher development and applied research who have rich professional experience guiding and overseeing special education P-12 teacher development and a demonstrated commitment to using research to advance access.

The salary is determined in accordance with the Universitys compensation structure and will be commensurate with the candidates education and experience within the assigned salary range for this position.

Responsibilities:

• Teach in the graduate-level special education program.

• Coach and build the capacity of school district staff program participants and other teams of program staff and educators engaged in improvement efforts.

• Facilitate in-person and virtual professional development and technical assistance services to support project objectives.

• Work closely with partners to interpret and leverage data that informs decision-making and drives continuous improvement.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Education and Experience:

• Masters degree in Special Education Curriculum and Instruction Educational Leadership or related field.

• 8 years of P12 school experience focused on professional or teacher development.

• Experience as a higher education instructor.

• Expertise in the theory and practice of improvement science; adult learning in applied settings and empirically testing developmental changes in practice and teacher outcomes.

Required Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

• Strong communication skills.

• Dispositions for technology use and collaborative school-based initiatives.

• Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others.

• Knowledge of Texas Education Agency policies regarding teacher preparation.

• Experience in teaching in a teacher preparation program (emphasis on special education certification).

• Experience in advising candidates.

• Proficient in Microsoft Word PowerPoint and Excel.

• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Required Licenses and Certifications:

• Special Education Certification.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Doctorate (PhD or EdD) in special education or closely related fields.

• 3 plus years delivering professional development to teachers with multifaceted backgrounds.

• Experience in interfacing directly with the Texas Education Agency.

• Experience at multiple levels of teaching and campus leadership.

• Demonstrated record of excellence in teaching service and research.

• TTESS or P12 school administrators and special education certification.

• Strong analytical skills in curriculum development and online learning systems.

• Passion for and commitment to student support

• Proven organization and project management skills.

• Represent the department in a positive and professional manner in all settings.

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation and employment is contingent upon the institutions verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institutions procedures including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.