FACULTY - MARYLAND SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF, TEACHER
Contractual
Recruitment #14-999999-368
Department | MD School for Deaf - Frederick - Admin |
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Date Opened | 4/12/2014 11:59:00 PM |
Filing Deadline | 5/7/2014 11:59:00 PM |
Salary | $26.57 - $54.68/per hour Commensurate with education and experience. |
Employment Type |
Full-Time
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HR Analyst | Anny Currin |
Work Location |
Frederick
Howard |
Introduction
Future openings for School Year 2014-2015
The 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 insure 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 a position specific recruitment for Academic Teachers. This recruitment will be used to fill current and future vacancies for this position/function only. The resulting eligible list will be maintained for one year. Persons interested in future vacancies within this classification must re-apply.
LOCATION OF POSITION
MSD, Frederick Campus, 101 Clarke Place, Frederick, MD 21705
MSD, Columbia Campus, 8169 Old Montgomery Road, Columbia, MD 21044
Main Purpose of Job
To develop and implement an 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.
POSITION DUTIES
Assess and teach deaf students including the development of IEPs and the implementation of the Maryland College and Career Ready Standards. Manage student behavior; model appropriate behavior and promote self-control. Collect data and follow individualized behavior programming. Create and maintain a classroom conducive to learning. Design and make materials to facilitate student learning. Develop IEPs and write quarterly progress reports; maintain lesson plan book, grade book, portfolios, annual plans, daily attendance, emergency classroom lesson plans.
MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
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 within prescribed amount of time. Fluency in American Sign Language and written English required. Knowledge of students with additional disabilities and ability to teach students on different levels and with varying educational backgrounds is required.
DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Selective Qualification: Master's degree in Education or special education of Deaf students.
Preferred Qualification: Knowledge and understanding of the Deaf Community.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
SELECTION PROCESS
Applications will be prescreened before candidates are invited to an interview. Preference is given to applicants who already meet the Maryland State Department of Education's designation of Highly Qualified teacher.
As an equal opportunity employer, MSD is committed to recruiting, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State's diversity.