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TEACHER AIDE

Physical Education

Recruitment #21-009471-0005

Introduction

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.

GRADE

9990

LOCATION OF POSITION

MSD, Frederick Campus

101 Clarke Place, Frederick, MD 21705

Main Purpose of Job

To assist the PE Team Leader and teachers in the performance of their classroom duties at Benson and Kent-McCanner gyms. Also performs duties as assigned by the Team Leader and teachers.

POSITION DUTIES

Work with PE Team Leader and teachers in Physical Education physical settings. Work collaboratively with teachers and aides. Develop materials for bulletin boards and classroom instruction. Set up the equipment and put the equipment away after the class. Repair and maintain equipment. Assist teacher in classroom/gym/outside. Lock and unlock the locker room doors and outdoor gates. Supervise the locker rooms, hallways and walkways. Provide assistance to individual students if needed. Teach the split groups with teacher’s instruction in the gym, classroom, weight room and outdoors. Cover teacher’s classes if needed. Provide assistance to the Athletic Program when needed.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education: High School Degree or equivalent

Experience: Fluency in ASL and written English required.  Knowledge of Physical Education activities, sports and weight training.

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge of Deaf Community preferred.

Experience in working with deaf and hard of hearing students desired.

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.

BENEFITS

Contractual employees who works for an agency covered under the State Employee and Retiree Health and Welfare Benefits Program (the 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.

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:

Maryland School for the Deaf 

Recruitment Department

101 Clarke Place 

Frederick, MD 21705 

 

E-mail: sharde.twyman@msd.edu 

Phone: 301-360-2008, 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.




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