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 who can join us in the education of the children at MSD.
LOCATION OF POSITION
This position will be
primarily located at the Frederick Campus, but applicants must be willing to
work at both the Frederick and Columbia Campuses.
MSD, Frederick Campus,
101 Clarke Place, Frederick, MD 21705
MSD, Columbia Campus, 8169
Old Montgomery Road, Ellicott City, MD 21043
Main Purpose of Job
To teach American Sign Language to MSD staff members and MSD students’ family members on both campuses through in person or virtual classes. Classes will be offered either during day time, after school, evenings and/or weekends.
POSITION DUTIES
Provide American Sign
Language instruction of all levels to parents and family members of MSD
students. Develop appropriate lesson plans based on class participant’s needs.
Provide resources and materials to families to encourage ASL use in their
homes. Include topics related to Deaf Culture Awareness. Develop marketing
materials, as appropriate.
Provide American Sign
Language instruction to any MSD staff and bus drivers. Develop appropriate
lesson plans based on the class participant’s needs. A variety of courses
should be offered at various skill levels. Teach job related vocabulary in
order to help the staff improve communication with the students. Provide
resources and materials to class participants that will help them continue to
develop their ASL skills. Include topics related to Deaf Culture Awareness.
Serve as a resource to the
community regarding American Sign Language & Deaf Culture awareness. Emails
should be maintained and responded to in a timely manner.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education: Bachelor's degree required.
Experience: At least three years
of experience teaching American Sign Language at different levels. Fluency
in American Sign Language and written English required. Knowledge of the deaf
culture, deaf education, and ability to teach individuals with varying
educational and language acquisition backgrounds is required.
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. The preferred method to receive 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.
