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’s degree with a

minimum of 12-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.

Certification/Licensure: Current

certification/licensure from any state in either of the following: 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 or 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

STATE OF MARYLAND 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.

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