TEACHER AIDE MSD - Substitute Teacher Aide (Contractual Position)

State of Maryland; Ellicott City (MD); On-site; USD 16,531 - 30,307; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Subsidized health benefits (employee 0

Dental coverage option

Leave accrual: 1 hour per 30 hours

Job summary

Maryland School for the Deaf (MSD) seeks qualified substitute teacher aides to support classrooms on an as-needed, on-call basis. The MSD fosters an inclusive, language-rich environment, providing services for deaf and hard of hearing students from birth to age 21 in a bilingual ASL/English setting.

Responsibilities include implementing instructional programs, following behavior plans, ensuring student safety, and maintaining confidentiality.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; Fluency in ASL and written English required.
• Knowledge of students with additional disabilities and ability to teach students on different levels and with varying educational background required.
• Preferred knowledge of Deaf Community.

Responsibilities

• Follow behavior support plans for individual students, assist with daily self-care, arrival and dismissal, and supervise students during off-campus instruction.
• Provide a safe environment for students at all times.
• Maintain confidentiality of students and staff information; demonstrate strong organizational skills and effective classroom management; communicate well with a diverse student population.

Skills

ASL Fluency

Written English

Classroom Management

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Knowledge of Deaf Community

Job description

Introduction

Anticipated openings for the 2026-2027 School Year. 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. We are currently accepting applications to create a pool of qualified individuals who can work on an as needed basis to temporarily provide classroom support on any given day.

LOCATION OF POSITION

MSD, Columbia Campus, 8169 Old Montgomery Road, Ellicott City, MD 21043

Main Purpose of Job

Substitute teacher aides are responsible for the implementation of student instructional programs and daily schedules as directed by the teacher. Candidates must comply with and support MSD's regulations and policies. Substitute teacher aides need to be available on an on-call basis.

POSITION DUTIES

• Candidates must accommodate and follow each behavior support plan for individual students, including daily self-care, assist with the arrival and dismissal of students, and supervise students during off campus instruction.
• Candidates must provide a safe environment for students at all times.
• Candidates must maintain strict confidentiality of students and school personnel information, exceptional organizational skills, effective classroom management, strong written communication, and experience working with a diverse student population, including underserved students.
• The above mentioned statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to the job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills that may be required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• High School Diploma or GED required. Fluency in ASL and written English required.
• Knowledge of students with additional disabilities and ability to teach students on different levels and with varying educational background required.

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Knowledge of Deaf Community preferred.

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.

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.

BARGAINING UNIT STATUS

Please note that all contractual agreements and staffing allocations are subject to adjustment based on student enrollment and operational needs.

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.