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TEACHER AIDE MSD - Transition Specialist

Secondary Transition

Recruitment #25-009471-0007

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Introduction

Anticipated opening for the 2025-2026 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, MD 21705 

Main Purpose of Job

Ensure that all children with disabilities have a Free Appropriate Public Education (FAPE) that emphasizes special education and related services designed to meet their unique needs and prepare them for further education, employment, and independent living. Implement transition services outlined within the student’s Transition plan, a part of the student’s Individualized Education Plan. Work closely with the Transition Coordinators to Support the Transition Activities identified on the transition plan.

POSITION DUTIES

Provide Pre-Employment Transition Services to Middle and High School students.

Review student’s IEP, Transition Assessments and Transition Activities.

Assist students with the job application process, provide job readiness training and assist with understanding the payroll process.

Provide mentorship to students at worksites.

Provide transportation from the school to the job site and back to school.

Assist the transition coordinators with providing additional Pre-Employment Transition Services such as Job Exploration Counseling, Self Advocacy Training, Postsecondary Education Counseling and mentorship for work experiences.

Complete Work Based Learning Experience reports required by Division of Rehabilitation Services.

Maintain professional competence through in service, workshops, training and other professional development activities.

Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education: High School degree with strong background working with Deaf and Hard of Hearing students.

Verbal and written communication skills are at sufficient levels to ensure effective communication in ASL.

Maryland Driver’s license.

Lifting may be required when working with students. Periods of time standing while mentoring students at worksites.

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge of Pre-Employment Transition Services. 

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

Employees in this position may be assigned duties which require the operation of a motor vehicle. Employees assigned such duties will be required to possess a motor vehicle operator’s license valid in the State of Maryland.

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

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 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:

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.



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