Elementary Deaf Education Principal — Operations & Leadership

JobAps; Ellicott City, Northern (MD, KY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Maryland School for the Deaf in Columbia/Ellicott City seeks an Administrator to manage the Elementary Department's daily operations, schedules, and personnel needs. You will interview and orient faculty, lead department meetings, and oversee professional development to support a safe, language-rich environment aligned with bilingual education principles.

The role includes coordinating student placements, monitoring lesson plans, overseeing standardized testing, and ensuring IEP compliance and

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Education of Deaf students (or related Special Education) is required.
• Three years of successful classroom teaching experience with Deaf and Hard of Hearing students.
• Must be fluent in American Sign Language and written English.
• Superior interpersonal and active listening skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily operations of the Elementary Department and maintain schedules.
• Interview, orient, and evaluate faculty; lead department meetings and PD/training.
• Coordinate student placements, monitor lesson plans, and oversee standardized testing.
• Enforce IEP implementation and data collection; drive master schedule.
• Support bilingual education philosophy, language and literacy planning, and safety protocols.

Skills

ASL fluency

Written English

Interpersonal skills

Active listening

Education

Master’s degree in Education of Deaf students

Job description

Maryland School for the Deaf in Columbia/Ellicott City seeks an Administrator to manage the Elementary Department's daily operations, schedules, and personnel needs. You will interview and orient faculty, lead department meetings, and oversee professional development to support a safe, language-rich environment aligned with bilingual education principles.

The role includes coordinating student placements, monitoring lesson plans, overseeing standardized testing, and ensuring IEP compliance and