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RCYCP SUPERVISOR

Student Life Department

Recruitment #18-009015-0001

Introduction

The 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 to support the education and care of the children at MSD.

LOCATION OF POSITION

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

Main Purpose of Job

This is an 11-month position.

The RCYCP Supervisor is the supervisory level of work providing guidance to deaf and hard of hearing students by serving as a mentor and role model, offering advice and assistance with everyday life skills and providing referrals as appropriate to other staff at the MSD. Employees in this classification supervise RCYCP.

POSITION DUTIES

The supervisor is responsible for creating work schedules for staff including substitutes when necessary. The incumbent is responsible for reviewing and approving staff timesheets and overtime requests, planning work schedules for special events such as weekend tournaments or snow days, coordinating field trips, vehicle reservations, and food service requests. The supervisor acts as liaison between the school and parents/guardians, and works with the school specialists with regards to student's physical or emotional needs. The supervisor is responsible for conducting building inspections and reporting maintenance issues as well as maintaining inventory records.  The incumbent conducts staff evaluations two times per year, attends Employee Performance Review meetings as needed and attends staff meetings with the school management team and dorm staff. The supervisor is responsible for creating and giving training for staff development on a regular basis and is responsible to assure that residence halls meet DHR expectations. The incumbent participates in the maintenance of the Maryland College Ready Curriculum and Bilingual education concepts throughout the School and assumes other responsibilities as designated by the Director of Student Life.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education:  Must hold a Bachelor’s degree in Deaf Education, Special Education or the Human Science field

Experience: Four years of experience providing guidance to deaf and hard of hearing youth and assisting them with everyday life skills in a student life setting.  One year of supervisory experience.

Note:  Four additional years of experience working in a residential program can be substituted for the Bachelor’s degree.Additional education at an accredited college or university may be substituted at the rate of sixty credit hours for each year of experience for up to two years of the required experience.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

1. Employees in this classification are required to communicate with deaf students, staff and parents therefore they must be proficient in American Sign Language and in written English.

2. Employees in this classification will be required to pass a medical examination and annual screening for tuberculosis as a requirement of residential child care licensure by the Maryland State Department of Human Resources.

3. Employees in this classification are subject to substance abuse testing in accordance with Code of Maryland Regulations 17.04.09, Testing for Illegal Use of Drugs.

4. New hires are subject to a criminal background investigation at their own expense.  (Maryland Code, Family Law Article 1, Sections 5-560-568)

5. Candidates will need to provide three letters of recommendation.

SELECTION PROCESS

Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications will be evaluated. The evaluation may be a rating of your application based on your education, training and experience as they relate to the requirements of the position. Therefore, it is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your application. All information concerning your qualifications must be submitted by the closing date. We will not consider information submitted after this date. Applicants certified to list will receive eligibility for a period of one (1) year.

BENEFITS

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: emily.hicks@msd.edu

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 are reflective of the State's diversity.  We thank our Veterans for their service to our country, and encourage them to apply.




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