Introduction
Anticipated
opening for the 2024-2025 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. As such, we are looking for
dedicated individuals who can join us in the education of the children at MSD.
LOCATION OF POSITION
MSD, Frederick Campus,
101 Clarke Place, Frederick 21705
Main Purpose of Job
To teach Computer Sciences, Graphic Design, Yearbook, Photography and other Digital Arts classes to deaf and hard of hearing 8th - high school students as a part of MSD’s Career Technical Education (CTE) program.
POSITION DUTIES
Teach
Digital Arts and Computer Sciences classes to thrive creativity and digital
literacy among students and introduce students to potential careers in the
fields of graphic design, photography, and computer sciences.
Provide
expertise in the area of graphic design and computer sciences; provide
instruction using such as but not limited to Adobe Creative Suite and
programming languages such as Python and JavaScript.
Coordinate
school-wide events relevant to digital media and yearbook projects.
Prepare
lesson plans, reports, and keep records of student progress; ascertain learning
needs of students and establish evaluation techniques for assessment of
progress.
Collaborate
with classroom teachers in development of IEP goals and objectives.
Practice bilingual education and concepts with all
students.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education:
Bachelor's degree and Maryland State Department of Education certification as
K-12 Deaf Education or Computer Science teacher or the ability to obtain such
certification soon after hire is required.
Fluency in ASL and written English; knowledge of the
Deaf Community and the ability to teach or work with students of different
educational backgrounds and additional disabilities is required.
DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Master's
Degree in Graphic Design, Computer Sciences, or equivalent; experience as a
classroom teacher.
Professional training, work experience, and
certifications with Adobe Creative Suite Software such as Adobe Certified
Associate (ACA) or Adobe Certified Expert (ACE) and/or certifications in coding
and programming such as Microsoft Certified.
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. Preference is given
to applicants who already meet the Maryland State Department of Education's
designation of Highly Qualified teacher. As an equal opportunity employer, MSD
is committed to recruiting, retaining, and promoting employees who are
reflective of the State's diversity.
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.
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.
