Relay Graduate School of Education
Adjunct Instructor, Clinical Special Education
Relay Graduate School of Education, New York, New York, us, 10261
Adjunct Instructor, Clinical Special Education
Job Title:
Adjunct Instructor, Teaching Exceptional Learners (Special Education)
Type:
Part-Time (40 - 60 hours/month)
Start Date:
Dependent on course assignment
End Date:
Dependent on course assignment
Location:
Flexible within the U.S.
Priority Application Deadline:
10/29/25
SUMMARY Relay Graduate School of Education (Relay) is welcoming applications for Adjunct Instructor positions on the Teacher Preparation team. Relay’s mission is to ensure that all students are taught by outstanding educators. Our vision is to build a more just world where every student has access to outstanding educators and a clear path to a fulfilling life. Individuals dedicated to culturally responsive pedagogy, social justice in education, and exceptional teaching practices will have an opportunity to thrive while ensuring that students at Relay fulfill their aspirations of becoming teachers.
If you have a depth of content knowledge, love coaching teachers, leading professional development, collaborating with experienced high‑performing educators, learning and working with new technology, and are hungry to further build your instructional leadership skill set on a part‑time basis, the Adjunct Instructor role is right for you. In this role, you’ll be able to expand your content knowledge and build relationships with aspiring educators.
This is a great opportunity for classroom teachers and/or school leaders who are looking to gain additional experience facilitating instruction for adult learners.
CONSIDERATIONS TO NOTE
Adjunct openings are contingent on sufficient Relay student enrollment numbers within each course. Relay will continue to monitor enrollment and communicate adjunct instructor opportunities to candidates who move through our hiring process.
Adjuncts are welcome to teach more than one course in a term if courses are available and adjunct schedule allows.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Teaching Responsibilities:
Adjuncts internalize and facilitate courses designed by our curriculum design faculty and teach 2.5‑hour synchronous classes aligned to asynchronous modules. 3‑credit courses typically have 10 class sessions, 2‑credit courses typically have 7 class sessions, and 1‑credit courses typically have 4 class sessions. Class schedules will vary but will generally be in the evenings (Tuesdays and Thursdays).
Course Preparation and Professional Development Responsibilities:
Adjuncts are expected to engage in beginning‑of‑term onboarding (5‑6 hours asynchronously) and participate in score norming, scheduled based on adjunct availability. All adjuncts participate in instructional observations to ensure alignment with facilitation practices and support the growth and development of Relay adjuncts.
Student Experience:
Adjuncts ensure exceptional student experience within courses, following all policies and practices outlined in the faculty and student handbooks, and supporting Relay students to reach their full potential. Additional responsibilities include hosting office hours, providing academic feedback, grading student work, updating students’ course progress throughout the term via progress‑check systems, and collaborating with student advisors and department faculty.
Programmatic & Design Responsibilities:
You will support the design and continuous improvement of courses offered within the department by providing ongoing feedback on the curriculum design.
Note: Depending on course design, content area and Relay student enrollment, responsibilities and scope of work may vary.
QUALIFICATIONS Minimum Qualifications
At least five years of effective classroom teaching experience at the early childhood, elementary, middle, or secondary level.
Graduate degree (master’s and/or doctorate) in a relevant educational field (e.g., Special Education).
Demonstrated design and/or teaching experience with online coursework.
Evidence of using online modalities to teach adult learners via collegiate courses and/or school‑based professional development.
Evidence of strong interpersonal and relationship‑building skills, including in an online environment.
Evidence of developing collegial relationships and working with ethnically, racially, and linguistically diverse individuals and teams.
Evidence of observing, coaching, and developing new birth‑grade 12 teachers.
Ability to commit approximately 10‑15 hours per week to this role.
The following qualifications are highly preferred
Evidence of or potential for advancing justice, diversity, equity, inclusion, and anti‑oppressive initiatives in service of teacher preparation.
COMPENSATION Relay is committed to creating and maintaining a compensation and benefits system that supports our ability to recruit and retain a diverse and talented team. The salary range for this role is dependent on the course credit.
1‑credit course: $2,961/course with 35 enrolled students.
2‑credit course: $5,301/course with 35 enrolled students.
3‑credit course: $7,641/course with 35 enrolled students.
To ensure internal pay equity:
Relay does not currently differentiate starting salary offers based on years of experience.
Relay does not negotiate salary offers.
Relay Graduate School of Education provides equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees.
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Job Title:
Adjunct Instructor, Teaching Exceptional Learners (Special Education)
Type:
Part-Time (40 - 60 hours/month)
Start Date:
Dependent on course assignment
End Date:
Dependent on course assignment
Location:
Flexible within the U.S.
Priority Application Deadline:
10/29/25
SUMMARY Relay Graduate School of Education (Relay) is welcoming applications for Adjunct Instructor positions on the Teacher Preparation team. Relay’s mission is to ensure that all students are taught by outstanding educators. Our vision is to build a more just world where every student has access to outstanding educators and a clear path to a fulfilling life. Individuals dedicated to culturally responsive pedagogy, social justice in education, and exceptional teaching practices will have an opportunity to thrive while ensuring that students at Relay fulfill their aspirations of becoming teachers.
If you have a depth of content knowledge, love coaching teachers, leading professional development, collaborating with experienced high‑performing educators, learning and working with new technology, and are hungry to further build your instructional leadership skill set on a part‑time basis, the Adjunct Instructor role is right for you. In this role, you’ll be able to expand your content knowledge and build relationships with aspiring educators.
This is a great opportunity for classroom teachers and/or school leaders who are looking to gain additional experience facilitating instruction for adult learners.
CONSIDERATIONS TO NOTE
Adjunct openings are contingent on sufficient Relay student enrollment numbers within each course. Relay will continue to monitor enrollment and communicate adjunct instructor opportunities to candidates who move through our hiring process.
Adjuncts are welcome to teach more than one course in a term if courses are available and adjunct schedule allows.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Teaching Responsibilities:
Adjuncts internalize and facilitate courses designed by our curriculum design faculty and teach 2.5‑hour synchronous classes aligned to asynchronous modules. 3‑credit courses typically have 10 class sessions, 2‑credit courses typically have 7 class sessions, and 1‑credit courses typically have 4 class sessions. Class schedules will vary but will generally be in the evenings (Tuesdays and Thursdays).
Course Preparation and Professional Development Responsibilities:
Adjuncts are expected to engage in beginning‑of‑term onboarding (5‑6 hours asynchronously) and participate in score norming, scheduled based on adjunct availability. All adjuncts participate in instructional observations to ensure alignment with facilitation practices and support the growth and development of Relay adjuncts.
Student Experience:
Adjuncts ensure exceptional student experience within courses, following all policies and practices outlined in the faculty and student handbooks, and supporting Relay students to reach their full potential. Additional responsibilities include hosting office hours, providing academic feedback, grading student work, updating students’ course progress throughout the term via progress‑check systems, and collaborating with student advisors and department faculty.
Programmatic & Design Responsibilities:
You will support the design and continuous improvement of courses offered within the department by providing ongoing feedback on the curriculum design.
Note: Depending on course design, content area and Relay student enrollment, responsibilities and scope of work may vary.
QUALIFICATIONS Minimum Qualifications
At least five years of effective classroom teaching experience at the early childhood, elementary, middle, or secondary level.
Graduate degree (master’s and/or doctorate) in a relevant educational field (e.g., Special Education).
Demonstrated design and/or teaching experience with online coursework.
Evidence of using online modalities to teach adult learners via collegiate courses and/or school‑based professional development.
Evidence of strong interpersonal and relationship‑building skills, including in an online environment.
Evidence of developing collegial relationships and working with ethnically, racially, and linguistically diverse individuals and teams.
Evidence of observing, coaching, and developing new birth‑grade 12 teachers.
Ability to commit approximately 10‑15 hours per week to this role.
The following qualifications are highly preferred
Evidence of or potential for advancing justice, diversity, equity, inclusion, and anti‑oppressive initiatives in service of teacher preparation.
COMPENSATION Relay is committed to creating and maintaining a compensation and benefits system that supports our ability to recruit and retain a diverse and talented team. The salary range for this role is dependent on the course credit.
1‑credit course: $2,961/course with 35 enrolled students.
2‑credit course: $5,301/course with 35 enrolled students.
3‑credit course: $7,641/course with 35 enrolled students.
To ensure internal pay equity:
Relay does not currently differentiate starting salary offers based on years of experience.
Relay does not negotiate salary offers.
Relay Graduate School of Education provides equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees.
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