FACULTY MSD - Special Education Teacher
Recruitment #22-009009-0012
Department | MD School for Deaf - Columbia - Educational Svc. |
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Filing Deadline | Open/Continuous |
Salary | $51,496.00 - $105,483.00/year |
Employment Type |
Full-Time
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HR Analyst | Emily Hicks |
Work Location |
Howard
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Introduction
Anticipated openings for the 2022-2023 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.
LOCATION OF POSITION
MSD, Columbia Campus, 8169 Old Montgomery Road, Ellicott City, MD 21043
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, printed word and visual supports to meet the varied needs of Deaf students with additional disabilities in a specialized classroom.
Ensure equity and unbiased practices are implemented in the classroom and throughout the system of curriculum and instruction.
POSITION DUTIES
Design and implement a
structured environment to meet the unique needs of Deaf students with
additional disabilities/special needs following a modified curriculum. Adapt
materials for individualized and differentiated instruction. Assess and teach
functional academic and life skills. Use formal and informal assessments to
guide individualized instruction. Work collaboratively with a
multi-disciplinary team of professionals, including paraprofessionals. Create
and maintain a classroom conducive to learning.
Prepare solid lesson plans based on student assessments and data, and
teach lessons using the evidenced based practices of bilingual pedagogy,
applied behavior analysis and differentiated instruction. Develop IEPs
and write quarterly progress reports; maintain lesson plan book, 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.
Collect data and follow individualized planning and behavior plans. Collaborate
with families, providing training and resources as needed on strategies and
techniques to use in the home.
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 Special
Education or related field, Maryland State Department of Education
Certification, experience/education in Applied Behavior Analysis and Verbal
Behavior, experience working with Deaf students with autism and/or other
developmental delays.
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
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.