Summary 

The Department of Education at Regis College seeks an Adjunct Instructor to teach Educating Students with Special Needs (ED 308) course, this fall.  This course is part of the curriculum for the Undergraduate Education Early Childhood, Elementary and Secondary licensure programs.  

Essential Functions:

• Teach the Educating Students with Special Needs course.
• Ensure appropriate and rigorous curriculum design, implementation, and assessment of the course.
• Conduct pre-practicum observations within public school classrooms. 
• Interface with staff in the Finucane and O’Sullivan Institute for Learning.

Other Responsibilities:

• Ability to interact, in a positive manner, with a diverse group of co-workers and students while upholding the College’s commitment to inclusive excellence.
• Carry out functions as they may be appropriate for the position.

Requirements:

• An earned master’s degree in a discipline related to Special Education.
• Special Education PK-8 or 5-12 licensure.
• Experience with licensure programs.
• Teaching experience in a college/university setting.
• Record of innovation and application of best practices in their teaching methods.
• Demonstrated evidence of the use of instructional technology.

Working Conditions/Physical Demands:

• Normal office environment, not subject to extremes in noise, odors, etc. 
• Teach in the face-to-face Undergraduate Education Program.
• Participate in all Department of Education events and functions.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to do this job. The above is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties required. 

Protecting the Regis Community 

All faculty, staff, and students who live, learn, and work on Regis College’s Weston MA campus are strongly encouraged to be vaccinated for COVID-19. COVID-19 immunization is required for faculty, staff, and students who learn and work in the Regis College Dental Center and Autism Center, consistent with federal mandates. For further information, please review Regis College’s health and safety protocols.

External and internal applicants, as well as position incumbents who become disabled as defined under the Americans With Disabilities Act, must be able to perform the essential job functions (as listed) either unaided or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation to be determined by management on a case-by-case basis. 

In employment, as in education, Regis College is committed to equal opportunity and affirmative action. Regis does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, age, religion, creed, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, ethnic or national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital or parental status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, pregnancy, veteran’s status, membership in uniformed services or any other protected status. 

About Regis College

Rooted in the Catholic intellectual tradition and inspired by the social justice values of our founders, the Sisters of St. Joseph of Boston, Regis College is a welcoming and inclusive community. We are called to provide access to an academically rigorous education through innovative learning opportunities and collaborative engagement at all degree levels. We educate the whole person, preparing our students to pursue excellence, to become change agents in their own communities, and to serve and lead as advocates for a more just and compassionate global society.

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