After-School Program Teacher Aide

State of Maryland; Maryland; On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Subsidized health benefits

Leave after 120 days

Job summary

The State of Maryland is hiring an After School Program Teacher Aide for the Maryland School for the Deaf. This role involves designing and implementing educational after-school programs to foster growth for Deaf students. Applicants must have a High School Diploma or GED, be fluent in ASL, and have experience working with Deaf and hard of hearing students.

Benefits include health coverage, paid leave after 120 days, and additional support for employees. Candidates from underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• Fluency in American Sign Language (ASL) required.
• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Experience working with deaf and hard of hearing students is desired.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement an educational after school program.
• Use ASL as primary communication with students.
• Supervise students during activities and ensure their safety.

Skills

Fluency in ASL

Written English proficiency

Experience with deaf and hard of hearing students

Knowledge of Deaf community

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Introduction

Anticipated openings for the 2024-2025 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, Columbia Campus, 8169 Old Montgomery Road, Ellicott City, MD 21043

Main Purpose of Job

The After School Program Teacher Aide's responsibility is to design, plan, and implement a comprehensive, educational after school program in order to promote the physical, cognitive, mental, emotional, and social behavioral growth of Deaf students.

Position Duties

The After School Program (ASP) Teacher Aides use American Sign Language (ASL) as the primary means of communication with students to facilitate the learning process on a daily basis and must work with the students to ensure their needs are adequately met. They prep, help, plan and implement daily activities. They check with the school secretary for daily ASP attendance, parent notes, and make sure students are picked up accordingly. Throughout ASP they are responsible for activities, supervision, safety, and conflict intervention/resolution of all students involved. If a field trip is arranged, they drive students there, supervise, and drive them back to school. At the end of each day they clean up the After School Program area or other sites used before leaving work. When necessary they communicate with parents of After School Program students about upcoming activities or daily behavior.

Minimum Qualifications

Education: High School Diploma or GED required.

Experience: Fluency in ASL and written English required. Knowledge of Deaf community preferred. Experience in working with deaf and hard of hearing students desired. Knowledge of students with additional disabilities and ability to teach students on different levels and with varying educational background 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 must 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 reflect 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 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.

Mailing Address: Maryland School for the Deaf Recruitment Department, P. O. Box 894, Columbia, MD 21044

E‑mail: [e-mail]

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 reflect the state’s diversity. We thank our Veterans for their service to our country, and encourage them to apply.