BAY PATH UNIVERSITY

Role Description This course is an introduction to the foundations, methods, applications and instructional practices (e.g. WIDA, SIOP) on the teaching of the English language to culturally diverse learners (ELLs). Participants will examine a variety of topics which will include and not be limited to: - Identifying culturally diverse students - Methodology - Formal and informal assessment - Bridging home and school - Technology - Advocacy - Research-based school practices within the complexity of language learning/teaching This course will include an overview of the WIDA English Language Development Standards to learn how to develop language objectives for the ELL student. Additionally, students will conduct an in-depth examination of how learning is organized in culturally responsive classrooms and schools throughout the United States. 12 Hours of fieldwork experience required. Qualifications - Hold a current Massachusetts Educator Professional License in one or more of the following fields: English as a Second Language, PreK-6, or English as a Second Language, 5-12, ELL Director. - A minimum of a Master's Degree in ESL or a closely related field. - A minimum of 5 years of K12 ESL education teaching or administration. - Experience teaching online courses at the higher education level is preferred but not required. - Ability to adhere to University policies and procedures. - Ability to handle confidential information with discretion and within FERPA and HIPAA guidelines. - All new employees must complete the FERPA, Anti-Harassment, and any other required online trainings within 15 days of employment. - General knowledge of the University’s mission, purpose, and goals, and the role this position plays in achieving those goals. Requirements - Compensation: $500 - $1,200 per credit. Adjunct faculty pay rates vary, depending on the academic discipline and the course's credit load and level.

Role Description This course is designed to explore the formal and informal language assessment practices and approaches necessary for evaluating content knowledge, literacy skills, and language proficiency in both English and the partner language for English learners at varying levels of proficiency, including possible differentiation from learning disabilities. - Participants will understand and explore a variety of issues related to state and federal assessment of multilingual learners. - Learn how to use assessments as a tool to design instruction appropriately. - Develop the knowledge and skills to design and implement assessments that reflect the complexities of biliteracy development in bilingual educational settings. - Emphasizes the use of holistic, valid, and reliable assessment measures that are inclusive of students’ oral language, reading, and writing development in both languages. - Focus on culturally relevant teaching practices and materials, helping candidates identify and counteract culturally biased or racist content within the curriculum. - Explore asset-based pedagogies that draw upon students’ linguistic and cultural knowledge to enhance instruction. - By the end of the course, candidates will have the skills to develop equitable curricula and assessments that reflect both academic rigor and sociocultural competence. - 12 hours of fieldwork experience required. Compensation: $500 - $1,200 per credit. Adjunct faculty pay rates vary, depending on the academic discipline and the course's credit load and level. Qualifications - Hold a current Massachusetts Educator Professional License in one or more of the following fields: English as a Second Language, PreK-6, or English as a Second Language, 5-12, ELL Director. - A minimum of a Master's Degree in ESL or a closely related field. - A minimum of 5 years of K12 ESL education teaching or administration. - Experience teaching online courses at the higher education level is preferred but not required. - Ability to adhere to University policies and procedures. - Ability to handle confidential information with discretion and within FERPA and HIPAA guidelines. - All new employees must complete the FERPA, Anti-Harassment, and any other required online trainings within 15 days of employment. - General knowledge of the University’s mission, purpose, and goals, and the role this position plays in achieving those goals.

Role Description This course will explore the development of listening, speaking, reading, and writing vocabulary, approaches and practices for developing writing skills, the writing process and formal elements of writing, oral/aural fluency in English at various proficiency levels, social and academic English and academic language for content areas, and the development of metalinguistic skills appropriate to cognitive, academic, and language proficiency levels. 12 hours of fieldwork experience required. Compensation: $500 - $1,200 per credit. Adjunct faculty pay rates vary, depending on the academic discipline and the course's credit load and level. Qualifications - Hold a current Massachusetts Educator Professional License in one or more of the following fields: English as a Second Language, PreK-6, or English as a Second Language, 5-12, ELL Director. - A minimum of a Master's Degree in ESL or a closely related field. - A minimum of 5 years of K12 ESL education teaching or administration. - Experience teaching online courses at the higher education level is preferred but not required. - Ability to adhere to University policies and procedures. - Ability to handle confidential information with discretion and within FERPA and HIPAA guidelines. - All new employees must complete the FERPA, Anti-Harassment, and any other required online trainings within 15 days of employment. - General knowledge of the University’s mission, purpose, and goals, and the role this position plays in achieving those goals. Company Description

Job DetailsJob Location: East Longmeadow, MA 01028Position Type: Adjunct Faculty (110)Salary Range: $500.00 - $1,200.00 SalaryThis position includes a primary summer responsibility of leading a comprehensive redesign of the course below, including updating content to align with current program goals and best practices in genetic counseling. The individual will subsequently be responsible for delivering the revised course in the fall term. GEN 610: Genomic and Molecular Techniques Lab (3 credits) This course focuses on understanding the genomics and molecular techniques that relate to clinical practice. Chromosome banding techniques, karyotyping, fragile sites, known chromosome syndromes, FISH, chromosome microarray, copy number variants, databases for unbalanced chromosome aberrations and genomic variants, single gene sequencing, multi-gene panels, whole exome and genome sequencing will be included. Students will use varied sources of literature and databases to explore approaches to risk assessment. Genetic testing for diagnostic and screening purposes in adults, newborns and other groups will be discussed. Salary Range: $500-$1,200 per credit. Adjunct Faculty pay rates vary, depending on the academic discipline and the course's credit load and level. Qualifications Master's in Genetic Counseling or Equivalent. Prior Teaching Experience preferred. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with all members of the University community including students, faculty, staff, and administrators Ability to adhere to University policies and procedures. Ability to handle confidential information with discretion and within FERPA and HIPAA guidelines. All new employees must complete the FERPA, Anti-Harassment, and any other required online trainings within 15 days of employment. General knowledge of the University’s mission, purpose and goals and the role this position plays in achieving those goals.