Job Description
Introduction
Anticipated openings for the
2025-2026 School Year.
Maryland School for the
Deaf (MSD) is a diverse, bilingual community who in partnership with families,
provides an equitable and exemplary education in a nurturing, engaging, and
challenging environment to ensure our students achieve personal excellence and
become lifelong learners. As such, we are looking for dedicated
individuals who can join us in the education of the children at MSD.
LOCATION OF POSITION
MSD, Columbia Campus, 8169 Old Montgomery Road, Ellicott City, MD 21043
Main Purpose of Job
To develop and implement a bilingual educational program for Deaf students in a language accessible environment as well as provide an enriched bicultural environment conducive to the development of the optimal social and emotional growth of Deaf students. To provide a language enriched environment through use of sign language and printed word to meet the varied needs of Deaf students.
POSITION DUTIES
Assess and teach Deaf students including the implementation of
Maryland’s state standards and the development of IEPs. Create and maintain a
classroom conducive to learning. Prepare and maintain weekly solid lesson
plans based on student assessments and data, and teach lessons using the best
practices of bilingual pedagogy and differentiated instruction. Design
and make materials to facilitate student learning. Collect data and
follow individualized planning. Develop IEPs and write quarterly progress
reports; apply IEP accommodations and supplementary aids in teaching and
assessments. Maintain a grade book, portfolios, unit plans, daily
attendance, and emergency classroom lesson plans. Utilize effective classroom
management for optimal learning including managing student behavior; model
appropriate behavior and promote self-control.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education: Bachelor's degree required.
Candidates must be eligible
to apply for or be willing to obtain certification by the Maryland State
Department of Education within a prescribed amount of time. Fluency in
American Sign Language and written English required. Knowledge of the
Deaf culture, Deaf Education, students with additional disabilities and ability
to teach students on different levels and with varying educational and language
acquisition backgrounds is required.
DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Master's degree in Education or Special Education of Deaf students,
Maryland State Department of Education Certification
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
New hires are subject to
a criminal background investigation at their own expense. (Maryland Code,
Family Law Article 1, Sections 5-560-568)
Candidates will need to
provide three letters of recommendation with their application.
SELECTION PROCESS
Applications will be prescreened before candidates are invited to an
interview. As an equal opportunity employer, MSD is committed to
recruiting, retaining, and promoting employees who are reflective of the
State's diversity.
BENEFITS
Contractual employees who work for an agency covered under the State Employee and Retiree Health and Welfare Benefits Program, have a current employment contract and work 30 or more hours a week (or on average 130 hours per month) may be eligible for subsidized health benefits coverage for themselves and their dependents. As a contractual employee, you will be responsible for paying 25% of the premiums for your medical and prescription coverage, including any eligible dependents you have enrolled. The State of Maryland will subsidize the remaining 75% of the cost for these benefits. You can also elect to enroll in dental coverage, accidental death and dismemberment insurance, and life insurance, but will be responsible to pay the full premium for these benefits.
Leave may be granted to a contractual employee at a rate of one hour for every 30 hours worked, not to exceed 40 hours per calendar year.
FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS
Online application
process is STRONGLY preferred. If online access is not available or if
you encounter difficulty, you may submit via mail, e-mail, fax, or deliver in
person before the closing date and time. Please include your name and
recruitment number on any documentation to ensure timely processing. Resumes
will NOT be accepted in lieu of completing the online or paper application.
Additional or supplemental information must be submitted by the closing date
and time. A copy of your college transcripts must
accompany your application. The preferred method to receive transcripts
and additional information is for them to be uploaded. Application
inquiries or supplemental information can be directed to the following:
Mailing Address:
Maryland School for the Deaf Recruitment Department, P. O. Box 894, Columbia,
MD 21044
E-mail:
emily.hicks@msd.edu
Phone: 410-696-3031,
TTY Users: call via Maryland Relay
Fax: 410-696-3084
Individuals from
traditionally underserved and underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged
to apply. Bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply. As an equal
opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining, and
promoting employees who are reflective of the State's diversity. We thank
our Veterans for their service to our country, and encourage them to apply.