Provide instruction for Single Step’s career training programs. Single Step is part of the Center for Alternative and Supported Education (CASE), serving adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, and part of the Continuing Education division.
Instructors should have experience teaching students with intellectual, developmental, physical, and social challenges. Most classes are weekdays between 9 am and 4 pm. Programs include Child Care, Professional Animal Workers, Office Skills, Warehouse Technician, Retail Sales and Barista. Trainings are held on campus and off-campus; travel to client agency sites and internship sites may be required.
Responsibilities include: (1) preparing and teaching lessons for students with disabilities functioning at different levels in the classroom; (2) classroom management of student behaviors with the support of a coordinator; (3) completing paperwork- a syllabus for each class, attendance rosters, student evaluations, and any other required paperwork; and (4) assessing student competencies for completion of training. Pay rate for non-credit courses in Continuing Education are commensurate with education and experience qualifications.

Pay rate Adjunct Faculty Con. Ed Step 1 - 31.98/hour

• Two years of academic and/or professional expertise teaching students with intellectual and other disabilities. 
• Bachelor’s degree in Special Education or related field.
• Two years of experience teaching or training in a special education classroom setting or inclusive environment or equivalent.
• Experience teaching essential job skills (soft skills).
• Computer Proficiency to include Microsoft software and applications as well as experience integrating technology into curriculum.
• Ability to work a flexible part-time schedule that may include occasional evening and weekend assignments.
• Experience working or teaching in one or more of the following fields 
  1. Child Care – Maryland 90-hour certification; Infant and Toddler Care
  2. Professional Animal Workers – basic animal care, diet, and skills needed to work in a kennel, animal daycare or animal hospital; 
  3. Office Skills – Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint), working with office technology including copiers, phones, and customer service skills.
  4. Warehouse Technician – reading and math skills needed to do inventory in a warehouse setting, using inventory technology, and forklift operation and certification.