Introduction
rnAnticipated openings for the 2026-2027 School Year.rnrnMaryland School for the Deaf (MSD) is arndiverse, bilingual community who in partnership with families, provides anrnequitable and exemplary education in a nurturing, engaging, and challengingrnenvironment to ensure our students achieve personal excellence and becomernlifelong learners. As such, we arernlooking for dedicated individuals who can join us in the education of thernchildren at MSD.rnrnrnrn
LOCATION OF POSITION
MSD,rnColumbia Campus, 8169 Old Montgomery Road, Ellicott City, MD 21043rn
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.rn
POSITION DUTIES
Assessrnand teach Deaf students including the implementation of Maryland’s staternstandards and the development of IEPs. Create and maintain a classroomrnconducive to learning. Prepare andrnmaintain weekly solid lesson plans based on student assessments and data, andrnteach lessons using the best practices of bilingual pedagogy and differentiatedrninstruction. Design and make materialsrnto facilitate student learning. Collectrndata and follow individualized planning.rnDevelop IEPs and write quarterly progress reports; apply IEPrnaccommodations and supplementary aids in teaching and assessments. Maintain a grade book, portfolios, unitrnplans, daily attendance, and emergency classroom lesson plans. Utilizerneffective classroom management for optimal learning including managing studentrnbehavior; model appropriate behavior and promote self-control.rn
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education: Bachelor’srndegree required.rnrnrnCandidates must be eligible to apply for or bernwilling to obtain certification by the Maryland State Department of Educationrnwithin a prescribed amount of time.rnFluency in American Sign Language and written English required. Knowledge of the Deaf culture, DeafrnEducation, students with additional disabilities and ability to teach studentsrnon different levels and with varying educational and language acquisitionrnbackgrounds is required.rn
DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Master’s degree in Education or SpecialrnEducation of Deaf students, Maryland State Department of EducationrnCertificationrn
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
New hires are subject to a criminalrnbackground investigation at their own expense. (Maryland Code, Family LawrnArticle 1, Sections 5-560-568)rnrnrnCandidates will need to provide three letters ofrnrecommendation with their application.rn
SELECTION PROCESS
Applicationsrnwill be prescreened before candidates are invited to an interview. As an equal opportunity employer, MSD isrncommitted to recruiting, retaining, and promoting employees who are reflectivernof the State’s diversity.rn
BENEFITS
rnContractual 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.rnLeave 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.rnrn
FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS
Online application process is STRONGLYrnpreferred. If online access is notrnavailable or if you encounter difficulty, you may submit via mail, e-mail, fax,rnor deliver in person before the closing date and time. Please include your name and recruitmentrnnumber on any documentation to ensure timely processing. Resumes will NOT bernaccepted in lieu of completing the online or paper application. Additional orrnsupplemental information must be submitted by the closing date and time. A copy of your college transcripts mustrnaccompany your application. Thernpreferred method to receive transcripts and additional information is for themrnto be uploaded. Applicationrninquiries or supplemental information can be directed to the following:rnrnrnMailing Address: Maryland School for thernDeaf Recruitment Department, P. O. Box 894, Columbia, MD 21044rnrnrnE-mail: emily.hicks@msd.edurnrnrnPhone: 410-696-3031, TTY Users: call viarnMaryland RelayrnrnrnFax: 410-696-3084rnrnrnIndividuals from traditionally underserved andrnunderrepresented groups are strongly encouraged to apply. Bilingual applicantsrnare encouraged to apply. As an equalrnopportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining, andrnpromoting employees who are reflective of the State’s diversity. We thank our Veterans for their service tornour country, and encourage them to apply.rn
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