FACULTY MSD - Literacy Specialist

The 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. 

MSD, Frederick Campus, 101 Clarke Place, Frederick, MD 21705

To provide support to classroom teachers in utilizing and implementing appropriate reading & writing programs and bilingual pedagogy, provide support through team teaching and coaching to classroom teachers to promote effective reading & writing instruction, bilingual approaches and provide information to classroom teachers of best known practices in Reading and writing instruction that supports College- and Career-Ready Standards and bilingual education. To produce digital content on various instructional topics to support staff and families.

Promote Balanced Literacy in all classrooms; train teachers on assessing student reading and writing, consult with teachers and provide specific recommendations, at the individual student level and at the class level; provide support to classroom teachers in implementing literacy strategies including utilizing MSD’s adopted reading program; participate in maintenance of Bilingual Education concepts and principles throughout the school; improve professional competence through participation in staff development activities and other professional growth opportunities; coordinate with the director of curriculum and instruction, and director of accreditation to produce content for staff, students and families; and assume other responsibilities as designated by the Supervisor.

Education: Master's Degree in Education of the Deaf - Reading or equivalent of post-baccalaureate graduate credits in reading education or bilingual pedagogy required.

Five years teaching experience, knowledge of the Deaf community, and knowledge in using running records preferred (Rigby, Fountas & Pinnell, and similar reading materials).  Thorough knowledge of bilingual pedagogy. Other combinations of education, training, and experience which provide the knowledge, abilities, and skills necessary to perform effectively in the position may be considered. Reading specialist certification, or equivalent. Previous experience designing and providing professional development.

New hires are subject to a criminal background investigation at their own expense.  (Maryland Code, Family Law Article 1, Sections 5-560-568)

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. 

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS

 

Online application process is STRONGLY preferred. If you are unable to apply online 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: