Position Department: School of Education and Social Sciences
Position School: College of Health and Human Sciences
Overview:
Robert Morris University (RMU) is seeking a compassionate and experienced part-time special education instructor who can provide exceptional support to students with diverse learning needs. We are seeking an instructor with exceptional patience and empathy, a strong understanding of learning disabilities, excellent documentation skills, and an unwavering commitment to student growth and development.
Responsibilities:
SDIN 3055 Autism Spectrum Disorders: This course provides an overview of characteristics, assessment, and teaching strategies for students with autism spectrum disorders (ASD). Current issues related to etiology, diagnosis, prevalence, prioritizing areas of teaching, environmental arrangements, and evidence-based practices will be discussed. Special emphasis is placed on the use of Childhood Autism Rating Scale (CARS) and principles of Applied Behavior Analysis. Field experiences are embedded in this course. The special education instructor will design adaptive learning strategies, support students with diverse learning needs, and collaborate closely with general education teachers. Key responsibilities include implementing individualized educational approaches and conducting comprehensive student assessments to ensure each student receives personalized support.
Minimum Qualifications:
The ideal candidate will hold a Master's degree in Special Education with state certification. We require a minimum of 5 years of specialized teaching experience, a deep understanding of inclusive education practices, and comprehensive knowledge of individualized education plans (IEPs).
Act 153 Clearance Required: Yes
Required To Pass a Motor Vehicle Report Check (If driving on behalf of the University): No
Required to Pass a Credit Check: No
Additional Posting Information: None
Special Applicant Instructions: None
Commitment to Diversity:
Robert Morris University is committed to increasing diversity in our community and actively pursues individuals from all backgrounds. Additionally, RMU complies with all applicable federal, state and local laws and provides equal opportunity in all educational programs and activities, admission of students and conditions of employment for all qualified individuals regardless of race, color, sex, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation, or national origin.
Reasonable Accommodation Notice:
Federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. Please email humanresources@rmu.edu or call us at (412) 397-6270 if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job or to perform your job.
