FACULTY MSD
English Language Arts & Social Studies Curriculum Specialist
Recruitment #24-009009-0014
Department | MD School for Deaf - Frederick - Educational Svc. |
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Filing Deadline | Open/Continuous |
Salary | $58,780.00 - $120,405.00/year |
Employment Type |
Full-Time
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HR Analyst | Emily Hicks |
Work Location |
Frederick
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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.
This is an 11-month position.
LOCATION OF POSITION
This position will be
primarily located at the Frederick Campus, but applicants must be willing to
work at both the Frederick and Columbia Campuses.
MSD, Frederick Campus, 101 Clarke Place, Frederick, MD 21705
MSD, Columbia Campus,
8169 Old Montgomery Road, Ellicott City, MD 21043
Main Purpose of Job
This position will work on both the Frederick and Columbia Campuses supporting teachers 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. To 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. To ensure student needs are being met, the curriculum is being implemented with fidelity, best practices are being implemented and achievement gaps are being addressed. Ensure equity and unbiased practices are implemented in the classroom and throughout the system of curriculum and instruction.
POSITION DUTIES
Instruction: Provide
instructional models of best practices to ELA and social studies teachers
through modeling lessons, mentoring/coaching teachers, developing and
implementing professional development, and staying informed of current trends
and best practices for instructional methods. Provide feedback to teachers
based on observation, and student performance data. Implement the new teacher
induction program. Support struggling teachers. Monitor the implementation of
the Maryland College and Career State Standards and our ELA and Social Studies
curricula. Support teachers pedagogical best practices in closing the
achievement gap, implementing equitable and unbiased practices. Oversees the
development of and implementation of intervention programs as well as gifted
and talented programming.
Curriculum: Lead the
selection of ELA and social studies textbooks, and curricular materials through
facilitating curriculum review committees. Develop and improve
instructional/curricular materials for courses. In collaboration with others,
review curricular materials for equity and bias. Enhance curricular materials
to ensure diversity is reflected throughout. Work to develop new courses in alignment
with MSD expectations. Determine expectations for essential standards and
curriculum that must be taught and learned. Develop and design benchmark
assessments to track student learning. Evaluate student performance data, teaching strategies,
and curriculum materials, and make recommendations based on analysis. In
collaboration with others, review curricular materials for equity and bias.
Must be able to clearly explain changes to the curriculum or instructional
practices to teachers, principals, staff and the community.
Attend quarterly state briefings
for English language arts and social
studies, meetings are held around the state, and serve on state content area
development committees. Collaborate with MSDE staff and other county content
specialists as appropriate.
This
position is 11-months.
This position reports to the Director of Curriculum
and Instruction.
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 and
master’s degree in curriculum or related field within a prescribed amount of
time. Fluency in American Sign Language and written English 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. Five years of successful classroom
instruction in either English Language Arts/English and/or social studies
required.
DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Master's degree Special
Education, Curriculum, Deaf Education or related field, Maryland State
Department of Education Certification; experience in leadership,
coaching/mentoring teachers, and developing and adapting curricular materials
for use by others. Training in bilingual pedagogy. Experience developing and
providing teacher training/workshops. Experience with students with additional
disabilities and knowledge of using
alternate standards. Experience with various grade bands (eg. early childhood,
elementary school, middle school, high school). Knowledge of American Reading
Company (ARC) Core frameworks. Excellent communication skills, including the
ability to make effective presentations; effective interpersonal, coaching and
organizational skills; ability to quickly learn information related to content
areas or grade bands that may be unfamiliar; ability to manage multiple long
and short-term projects and tasks; ability to thrive in a fast-paced
environment; ability to establish and maintain effective relationships; ability
to analyze and interpret data and prepare reports.
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
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.