| Position Summary Join a vibrant campus community whose excellence is reflected in its diversity and student success. West Chester University, a member of the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education, is a public, comprehensive institution committed to offering high-quality undergraduate education, selected post-baccalaureate and graduate programs, and a variety of educational and cultural resources for its students, alumni, and citizens of southeastern Pennsylvania. The University offers more than 100 graduate and undergraduate programs in the sciences and mathematics, business and public management, arts and humanities, health sciences, education and social work, music, and interdisciplinary studies. We are a community of educators dedicated to developing graduates who succeed personally and professionally and contribute to the common good. The Department of Special Education invites applications for adjunct (part-time) instructor to supervise Student Teachers (EDA416/EDA417 Student Teaching for Exceptional Learners.) EDA 416/417 is the final course for students enrolled in the Special Education Teacher Preparation Program. In this course teacher candidates complete their practicum experience in environments with students who receive special education services, for example, learning support, life skills support, autism support, and emotional support. Teacher candidates follow the assigned school schedule. Teacher candidates are expected to participate in teaching and all other tasks and activities related to their mentor teacher’s work As an instructor, availability during the day to observe assigned students and evening availability (every Thursday from 4:00 to 5:45 pm) for weekly seminar are required. Opportunities to teach undergraduate courses may also be available. Responsibilities include: - Traveling to each of their assigned schools minimally four different times during the 7.5 weeks assignment
- Observing teacher candidates at their assigned placement and providing support as needed
- Facilitating weekly seminar sessions every Thursday evening from 4:00 - 5:45pm
- Grading student teaching assignments
Minimum Qualifications - Master's degree in Special Education
- Three (3) years Special Education Teaching Experience
- Experience with Special Education paperwork (i.e., Re-evaluation Report, IEP etc.)
- Experience mentoring/coaching pre-service or in-service teachers
Special Instructions Salary per three-credit course is $6,383.97. WCU reimburses mileage accrued when visiting students at their assigned schools. Applicants are required to submit a cover letter, cv or resume, a list of three (3) professional references with contact information and unofficial undergraduate and graduate transcripts online at http://agency.governmentjobs.com/wcupa/default.cfm. (All required for consideration) Official transcripts will be required later in the hiring process. Review of applications will begin March 30th for Fall 22 appointment. Due to the temporary nature of this work, sponsorship is not available. Adjunct instructor applications will be retained for ongoing review to meet University class scheduling needs. Applicants must successfully complete the interview process and reference check to be considered for adjunct teaching. Developing and sustaining a diverse faculty and staff advances WCU’s educational mission and strategic Plan for Excellence. West Chester University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Women, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. All offers of employment are subject to and contingent upon satisfactory completion of all pre-employment background checks. | 
