FACULTY MSD - Teacher (Contractual Position)

MD; Frederick (MD); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits subsidy

Dental/AD&D/Life insurance options

Paid leave accrual

Job summary

Maryland School for the Deaf in Frederick, MD, seeks capable educators to develop and implement a language-rich bilingual program for Deaf students in a welcoming environment. The role focuses on using sign language and written English to meet diverse educational needs.

The successful candidate will create inclusive lessons, align with Maryland standards, and support students' social-emotional growth within a collaborative school community.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree is required.
• Candidates must be eligible to apply for or obtain Maryland State Department of Education certification within a prescribed time.
• Fluency in American Sign Language and written English are required.
• Knowledge of Deaf culture and Deaf Education is required.

Responsibilities

• Assess and teach Deaf students following Maryland state standards and IEP development.
• Create and maintain a classroom conducive to learning.
• Prepare weekly lesson plans based on assessments and use bilingual pedagogy and differentiated instruction.
• Design materials to facilitate student learning.
• Collect data and follow individualized planning; develop IEPs and progress reports.
• Apply IEP accommodations and supplementary aids in teaching and assessments.
• Maintain grade books, portfolios, and attendance; manage classroom safety and behavior.

Skills

Fluency in American Sign Language

Written English

Education

Bachelor's degree required

MSDE certification eligibility

Job description

Introduction

Anticipated openings for the 2026-2027 School Year (September 2026 - January 2027). The Maryland School for the Deaf provides an inclusive, language-rich environment for deaf and hard of hearing students from birth through age 21. Rooted in a bilingual education approach, we ensure full access to American Sign Language and English across comprehensive academic, extracurricular, and student life programs. In partnership with families and communities, we empower students to think critically and develop a sense of self and belonging.

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 at a rate of one hour for every 30 hours worked, not to exceed 40 hours per calendar year.