Introduction
Anticipated opening for the 2023-2024 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, Frederick Campus, 101 Clarke Place, Frederick, MD 21705
Main Purpose of Job
To provide speech, language and aural rehabilitation services to MSD students, including those who may have multiple disabilities. Speech-Language services help support a bilingual approach by facilitating and enhancing student communication skills.
POSITION DUTIES
Administer language, speech and
auditory skill diagnostic evaluations;
Conduct speech, language, speech reading and
auditory skills development;
Evaluate treatment and revise as necessary;
Prepare and maintain necessary records and
report on student services and progress;
Participate in team and community meetings;
Serve as an IEP team member, determine present
levels of performance and establish goals specifically addressed to student
needs;
Use developmentally appropriate activities, a
variety of therapy materials and oral-motor strategies as needed;
Adapt therapy strategies to facilitate student
progress, including service delivery methods (services both inside and outside
of the classroom);
Consult with other professional and
nonprofessional personnel, including conferences with parents and classroom
staff, concerning student performance;
Assist with training of classroom staff
regarding amplification equipment, feeding/swallowing precautions and/or
augmentative communication use;
Conduct and participate in seminars,
in-service and professional training programs;
Maintain confidentiality pertaining to
students care;
Assume other responsibilities as designated by
the Department Head.
Candidate should have:
Knowledge of the theory, principles and
practices of speech-language pathology;
Evaluations and treatment should be conducted
with the unique deaf and hard of hearing population in mind. Considerations of
hearing levels, language abilities and cultural diversity are essential to
meeting the needs of this population.
Proficiency with or the ability to use a variety
of computer programs and applications (i.e. Google, MS Word, Boardmaker,
Maryland Online IEP program, etc.)
Skill in basic level of sign language a must
with willingness to improve ASL skills to achieve fluency.
Additional desirable knowledge: Phonological
Awareness, ABA experience, AAC experience, Feeding/Swallowing experience.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education: Set by the Maryland State Board of Examiners for Speech-Language
Pathologists under the licensing requirements.
DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Must be willing to
learn American Sign Language.
Must possess and
maintain certification through the American Speech-Language Hearing
Association.
Must take initiative to
remain current in clinical practice through lectures, literature and other
educational opportunities.
LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS
Candidates for this position
must possess or be qualified to receive, a current license from the Maryland
State Board of Examiners for Speech-Language Pathologists, 4201 Patterson
Avenue, Baltimore, Maryland 21215.
Employees in this class
must renew their license in accordance with Title 19, Speech-Language
Pathology, Health Occupations Article, and Annotated Code of Maryland.
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 who has worked 120 days in a 12 month period. This leave accrues 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. 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.