Introduction
Maryland School for the Deaf (MSD)
is a diverse, bilingual community that, 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.
This is a 12-month position.
LOCATION OF POSITION
MSD, Frederick Campus, 101 Clarke Place,
Frederick, MD 21705
Main Purpose of Job
Provide administrative support and serve as a member of the team that assists the supervisor for the secondary transition services at a progressive school for deaf and hard of hearing students and assists in the management of the school's operations.
POSITION DUTIES
Manage the office of the Secondary Transition Department's daily
operations, including answering phone calls and receiving students into the
building where the program is located. In addition to supporting the supervisor
of Secondary Transition Services in serving students, families, teachers,
staff, and stakeholders. This position will organize and schedule appointments
for the supervisor. Will assist in planning the Work to Learn Showcase
and Employer Appreciation Reception. This position will include checking for
accuracy and completeness of purchase orders and supporting staff in completing
and submitting forms for off campus field trips. This position also
includes maintaining communication with other departments across campus,
monthly newsletters, preparing and proofreading the supervisor of Secondary
Transition Services' communications, and coordinating the supervisor of
Secondary Transition’s schedule.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education: High School Diploma.
Strong
English writing skills and proficient in using Google Suite apps (Docs, Sheets,
Slides and Forms).
DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Fluent or at least literate in American Sign Language (understands a conversation
and can respond)
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.
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.
The preferred method to receive 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.
