MSD School Administrator
Elementary School Assistant Principal
Recruitment #22-009016-0001
Department | MD School for Deaf - Frederick - Educational Svc. |
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Filing Deadline | Open/Continuous |
Salary | $51,496.00 - $161,596.00/year |
Employment Type |
Full-Time
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HR Analyst | Sharde Twyman |
Work Location |
Frederick
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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 insure our students achieve
personal excellence and become lifelong learners. As such, we are looking
for dedicated individuals who can join us in the education of the children at
MSD.
GRADE
LOCATION OF POSITION
101 Clarke
Place, Frederick, MD 21701
Main Purpose of Job
The purpose
of this position is to organize and foster a positive, safe environment that is
conducive to best meeting the needs of all students, staff and parents. This
includes such responsibilities as: leading, directing, counseling, and
supervising a variety of personnel and programs; creating effective parent,
teacher, child communications, supporting, encouraging, mentoring, and
evaluating staff; fostering teamwork between teachers and among staff and
parents; and managing budget items.
POSITION DUTIES
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Assist
in hiring/orientation of new faculty.
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Observe
and evaluate staff.
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Maintain
an environment that is physically and emotionally safe for students and staff.
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Plan
and direct meetings, staff development, training and in-service events.
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Coordinate,
plan, implement, and evaluate the professional development of assigned
personnel.
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Assist
in orientation; counseling; discipline; due process; data gathering; student
recognition; and securing student services with outside agencies.
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Monitor
IEP implementation including teachers’ strategies to implement IEPs and comply
with accommodations.
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Assist
teachers in formulating appropriate educational objectives, strategies and
activities including review of IEPs and weekly unit and lesson plans.
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Coordinate
the assigning of staff to classes.
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Supervise
state and local standardized testing to ensure compliance with established
processes and policies.
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Promote
consistent discipline within the school.
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Assist
in the creation and improvement of the school’s master schedule.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education:
Master’s degree in Education of Deaf students, Education of Deaf students with
additional disabilities or Special Education required.
Experience:
Three years of successful classroom teaching experience with Deaf and Hard of
Hearing students required. Must be fluent in American Sign Language and
written English.
Superior
interpersonal and active listening skills required.
DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Fluency in American Sign Language
LIMITATIONS ON SELECTION
Must hold
or be eligible to obtain the Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE)
Administrator I certification in the required timeframe.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
New hires
are subject to a criminal background investigation at their own expense
(Maryland Code, Family Law Article 1, Sections 5-560 – 5-568)
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. Application inquiries or supplemental information can be directed to the following:
Mailing Address: Maryland School for the Deaf Recruitment Department, 101 Clarke Place, Frederick, MD 21701
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.