FACULTY MSD - Reading Specialist
Recruitment #24-009009-0010
Department | MD School for Deaf - Columbia - Educational Svc. |
---|---|
Date Opened | 4/12/2024 2:25:00 PM |
Filing Deadline | Open/Continuous |
Salary | $58,780.00 - $120,405.00/year |
Employment Type |
Full-Time
|
HR Analyst | Emily Hicks |
Work Location |
Howard
|
Introduction
Anticipated openings 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
This position will be primarily
located at the Columbia Campus, but applicants must be willing to work at both
the Columbia and Frederick Campuses. Some
travel between our Columbia and Frederick Campus locations is possible.
MSD, Columbia Campus, 8169 Old Montgomery
Road, Ellicott City, MD 21043
MSD, Frederick Campus, 101
Clarke Place, Frederick, MD 21705
Main Purpose of Job
This position will support students and staff to ensure the development and implementation of a bilingual educational program for Deaf students in a language accessible environment as well as the provision of an enriched bicultural environment conducive to the development of the optimal social and emotional growth of Deaf students. This position will support the provision of a language enriched environment through the use of American Sign Language, printed word and visual supports to meet the varied needs of Deaf students throughout our school birth - 21 with an emphasis on those that need literacy intervention.
This position primarily provides literacy intervention to students through both direct services as well as training and consultation for teachers, and assessment of students reading ability. In addition, provide support to the classroom teachers in utilizing and implementing appropriate reading programs, provide support through team teaching and coaching to classroom teachers to promote effective reading instruction, and provide information to classroom teachers of best known practices in Reading instruction that supports College- and Career-Ready Standards and bilingual education.
This position will ensure equity and unbiased practices are implemented in the classroom and throughout the system of curriculum and instruction.
POSITION DUTIES
Using data, create and
monitor student reading intervention plans, implement reading services for
elementary, middle and high school students; conduct initial assessments to
determine if students are eligible for services and write reports creating a
reading plan with specific recommendations; coordinate literacy services;
design and write lesson plans specific to student needs for intervention
sessions, provide literacy services to individual students in or out of the
classroom, in small groups or one-on-one with the goal of improving student’s
reading, writing, and ASL competencies; provide support to classroom teachers
in implementing literacy strategies including utilizing reading programs
including but not limited to modeling lessons/sessions, coaching and providing
professional development sessions; participate in maintenance of Bilingual
Education concepts and principles throughout the school; improve professional
competence through participation in staff development activities and other
professional growth opportunities; Through collaboration monitor literacy
assessments throughout the school. Serve as a member of the IEP team as
appropriate, write IEP present levels, goals and objectives, track IEP progress
as appropriate.
This position reports to
the Director of Curriculum and Instruction.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education:
Bachelor Degree with a minimum of 6 hour
credits from an institution of higher education in reading education including
processes and acquisition of reading skills, methods of teaching reading,
reading assessment, and materials for teaching reading. In lieu of the 6 credit hours, candidates must have
five years experience of successful classroom instruction in literacy.
Certification/Licensure: Current certification/licensure from any
state in either of the following: Deaf
education, early childhood education, elementary education,
English, reading teacher, reading specialist or equivalent. Candidates who are
not currently certified/licensed as a reading specialist must be eligible to
apply for and be willing to
obtain certification/licensure by the Maryland State Department of Education
with the endorsement of Reading Specialist within a prescribed amount of
time.
Competencies: Fluency in American Sign Language and
written English is required. Knowledge of the Deaf culture, Deaf
education, and ability to teach students on different levels and with varying
educational and language acquisition backgrounds is required.
Experience: Knowledge in identifying
and using reading assessment and diagnostic tools is required. Three years of
successful classroom instruction in literacy.
DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Master's Degree in Education of the Deaf, Reading or equivalent of
post-baccalaureate graduate credits in reading education or bilingual pedagogy;
Five years teaching experience, knowledge of the Deaf community,
and knowledge of ARC Core framework. Thorough knowledge of bilingual
pedagogy. Other combinations of education, training, and experience which
provide the knowledge, abilities, and skills necessary to perform effectively
in the position may be considered. Reading specialist certification, or
equivalent. Previous experience designing and providing professional
development.
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.
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
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.
Click on a link below to apply for this position:
Fill out the Supplemental Questionnaire and Application NOW using the Internet. | Apply Online |
View and print the Supplemental Questionnaire. | This recruitment requires completion of a supplemental questionnaire. You may view and print the supplemental questionnaire here. |
Apply via Paper Application. | You may also download and complete the Paper Application here. |