Introduction
Anticipated openings for the 2026-2027 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,
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 and printed word to meet the varied needs of Deaf students.
POSITION DUTIES
Assess
and teach Deaf students including the implementation of Maryland’s state
standards and the development of IEPs. Create and maintain a classroom
conducive to learning. Prepare and
maintain weekly solid lesson plans based on student assessments and data, and
teach lessons using the best practices of bilingual pedagogy and differentiated
instruction. Design and make materials
to facilitate student learning. Collect
data and follow individualized planning.
Develop IEPs and write quarterly progress reports; apply IEP
accommodations and supplementary aids in teaching and assessments. Maintain a 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.
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 Education or Special
Education of Deaf students, Maryland State Department of Education
Certification
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.
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.
