FACULTY MSD - Teacher

State of Maryland; Frederick (MD); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental coverage

Leave days

Professional development

Job summary

Maryland School for the Deaf in Frederick invites applications for a position to develop and implement a bilingual educational program for Deaf students, using sign language and printed word. The role aims to create a language enriched environment and support social and emotional growth.

Responsibilities include assessing and teaching Deaf students, aligning with state standards, creating lesson plans, developing IEPs, and maintaining records, with emphasis on differentiated instruction and

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's degree required; MSDE certification eligibility within a prescribed time.
• Fluency in American Sign Language (ASL) and written English required.
• Knowledge of Deaf culture, Deaf Education, and ability to teach at different levels and with varying educational/language acquisition backgrounds.

Responsibilities

• Assess and teach Deaf students including implementing Maryland’s standards and developing IEPs.
• Create and maintain a classroom conducive to learning.
• Prepare and maintain weekly lesson plans based on assessments and data; teach using bilingual pedagogy and differentiated instruction.
• Design and make materials to facilitate student learning.
• Collect data and follow individualized planning; develop IEPs and write quarterly progress reports; apply accommodations and aids.
• Maintain a grade book, portfolios, unit plans, daily attendance, and emergency lesson plans.
• Utilize effective classroom management for optimal learning and model appropriate behavior.

Skills

ASL Fluency

Bilingual ASL-English

Classroom management

IEP development

Education

Bachelor's degree

MSDE certification eligibility

Master's degree in Education/Deaf Education

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

Main Purpose of Job

To develop and implement a bilingual educational program for Deaf students in a language accessible environment as well as provide an enriched bicultural environment conducive to the development of the optimal social and emotional growth of Deaf students. To provide a language enriched environment through use of sign language and printed word to meet the varied needs of Deaf students.

POSITION DUTIES

Assess and teach Deaf students including the implementation of
Maryland’s state standards and the development of IEPs.� Create and
maintain a classroom conducive to learning.� Prepare and maintain weekly
solid lesson plans based on student assessments and data, and teach lessons
using the best practices of bilingual pedagogy and differentiated
instruction.� Design and make materials to facilitate student
learning.� Collect data and follow individualized planning.� Develop
IEPs and write quarterly progress reports; apply IEP accommodations and
supplementary aids in teaching and assessments.� Maintain a grade book,
portfolios, unit plans, daily attendance, and emergency classroom lesson plans.
Utilize effective classroom management for optimal learning including managing
student behavior; model appropriate behavior and promote self-control.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Bachelor's degree required.


Candidates must be eligible
to apply for or be willing to obtain certification by the Maryland State
Department of Education within a prescribed amount of time.� Fluency in
American Sign Language and written English required. �Knowledge of the
Deaf culture, Deaf Education, students with additional disabilities and ability
to teach students on different levels and with varying educational and language
acquisition backgrounds is required.

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Master's degree in Education or Special Education of Deaf students,
Maryland State Department of Education Certification

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.��A copy of your college
transcripts must accompany your application.� The preferred method to
receive transcripts and 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:
[e-mail]


Phone: [phone],
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.