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,
MD 21705
Main Purpose of Job
To provide speech, language, AAC, and aural rehabilitation services to MSD students, including those who may have multiple disabilities. Speech-Language services help support a bilingual approach by facilitating and enhancing student communication skills.
POSITION DUTIES
Administer language, speech, AAC, and auditory skill
diagnostic evaluations;
Conduct speech, language, speech reading, AAC, and
auditory skills development;
Evaluate treatment and revise as necessary;
Prepare and maintain necessary records and report on
student services and progress;
Participate in team and community meetings;
Serve as an IEP team member, determine present levels of
performance and establish goals specifically addressed to student needs;
Use developmentally appropriate activities, a variety of
therapy materials, various assistive technology, and oral-motor strategies as
needed;
Adapt therapy strategies to facilitate student progress,
including service delivery methods (services both inside and outside of the
classroom);
Consult with other professional and nonprofessional
personnel, including conferences with parents and classroom staff, concerning
student performance;
Assist with training of classroom staff regarding amplification
equipment, feeding/swallowing precautions and/or augmentative communication
use;
Conduct and participate in seminars, in-service and
professional training programs;
Maintain confidentiality pertaining to students care;
Assume other responsibilities as designated by the
Department Head.
Candidate must have:
Knowledge of the theory, principles and practices of
speech-language pathology;
Evaluations and treatment should be conducted with the
unique deaf and hard of hearing population in mind. Considerations of hearing
levels, language abilities and cultural diversity are essential to meeting the
needs of this population.
Proficiency with or the ability to use a variety of
computer programs and applications (i.e. Google, MS Word, Boardmaker, Maryland
Online IEP program, etc.)
Basic level sign language skills is a must with
willingness to improve ASL skills to achieve fluency.
Additional desirable knowledge: Phonological
Awareness, ABA experience, AAC experience, Feeding/Swallowing experience.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education: Set by the Maryland State Board of Examiners for
Speech-Language Pathologists under the licensing requirements.
DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Must be willing to learn American Sign Language.
Must possess and maintain certification through the
American Speech-Language Hearing Association.
Must take initiative to remain current in
clinical practice through lectures, literature and other educational
opportunities.
LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS
Candidates for this position must possess or be qualified
to receive, a current license from the Maryland State Board of Examiners for
Speech-Language Pathologists, 4201 Patterson Avenue, Baltimore, Maryland 21215.
Employees in this class must renew their license
in accordance with Title 19, Speech-Language Pathology, Health Occupations
Article, and Annotated Code 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 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.
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.