TEACHER AIDE MSD - Substitute Teacher Aide
Contractual Position
Recruitment #21-009471-0007
Department | MD School for Deaf - Frederick - Educational Svc. |
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Filing Deadline | Open/Continuous |
Salary | $15.00/hour |
Employment Type |
Part-Time
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HR Analyst | Sharde Twyman |
Work Location |
Frederick
|
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.
We are currently
accepting applications to create a pool of qualified individuals who can work
on an as needed basis to temporarily assist in the classrooms on any given
day.
GRADE
LOCATION OF POSITION
Maryland School for the Deaf - Frederick Campus
101 Clarke Place, Frederick, MD
21705
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.
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.
Application inquiries or
supplemental information can be directed to the following:
Maryland School for the Deaf
Recruitment Department
101 Clarke Place
Frederick, MD 21705
E-mail: sharde.twyman@msd.edu
Phone: 301-360-2008, 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.