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FACULTY MSD - Coordinator (Enhanced Services)

Student Support Services Department

Recruitment #24-009009-0025

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Introduction

This is an opening for the 2024-2025 School Year.

Maryland School for the Deaf (MSD) is a diverse, bilingual community that, 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 to join us in educating children at MSD.

This is a 10.5-month position.

LOCATION OF POSITION

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

Main Purpose of Job

This position reports to the Supervisor of Enhanced Services and directly coordinates the daily responsibilities and operations of the teacher aides within the Enhanced Program of Services on the Frederick Campus. The position develops, coordinates, and implements ongoing professional development for the Enhanced Program teacher aides who support qualified students identified with moderate to severe additional disabilities in various settings including communication, transportation skills, academic support, employment, social/emotional support, and daily life skills in all environments. In partnership with the Supervisor of Enhanced Services and the Director of Student Support Services, this position is responsible for making recommendations for hiring and managing daily personnel matters for all Enhanced Program teacher aides. In addition, this position works collaboratively with all department administrators and assistants to manage the daily substitute coverage needs of Enhanced Program teacher aids to ensure students’ needs are met and any personnel and other concerns are addressed promptly. In collaboration with the Supervisor of Enhanced Services, and the Director of Student Support Services, the Coordinator works closely with the Chief Education Programs Officer (CEPO) and department Principals to ensure program needs are met for qualified students and the staff working to support them.

POSITION DUTIES

The Coordinator will provide daily guidance, instruction, and support to aides assigned to work with students in the Enhanced Program specific to their individualized needs, identified moderate to severe disabilities, and in support of program services at MSD.  In partnership with the Supervisor of Enhanced Services, the Coordinator is responsible for individual staff and student assignments and adjustments, coverage needs, and schedules, as appropriate for each department, staff, and student.  The Coordinator is responsible for creating and delivering professional development workshops that address the specific needs of students, which support staff working with the students, and that also align with school-wide training focus areas and initiatives.  In partnership with the Supervisor of Enhanced Services and the Director of Student Support Services, the Coordinator is responsible for collaborating with Principals and Supervisors within various departments and grade levels to meet department operational needs relating to Enhanced Program needs and the needs of teacher aides supporting students. With the Supervisor of Enhanced Services and Director of Student Support Services, the Coordinator will develop job descriptions (MS-22), conduct mid-cycle and end-cycle evaluations of performance, approve timesheets, conduct interviews for hiring new staff, and create documentation systems for organized record-keeping of personnel support.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Bachelor's Degree required.

Experience: Knowledge/experience working with students who are deaf/hard of hearing and who have additional moderate to severe disabilities.  Strong English writing skills and fluency in American Sign Language are required.

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Preferred experience in a supervisory/leadership role. Experience working in a special education environment/setting. Experience/knowledge of Maryland Online IEP system or equivalent online IEP system.  Experience working with deaf/hard of hearing students with Autism Spectrum Disorder.

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

Please ensure you provide sufficient information on your application to show that you meet the qualifications for this recruitment. All information concerning your qualifications must be submitted by the closing date. We will not consider information submitted after this date. Successful candidates will be ranked as Best Qualified, Better Qualified, or Qualified and placed on the eligible (employment) list for at least one year.

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:

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.


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