TEACHER AIDE MSD - Substitute Teacher Aide

Educational Svc. • Howard, MD

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Maryland School for the Deaf is creating a pool of qualified substitute teacher aides for anticipated openings during the 2026–2027 school year, from September 2026 through January 2027. Substitute aides work on an as-needed, on-call basis to temporarily continue lessons planned for students at the Columbia Campus. They implement instructional programs and daily schedules as directed by teachers and comply with and support MSD regulations and policies. The school serves deaf and hard-of-hearing students from birth through age 21 in an inclusive, language-rich environment grounded in bilingual education in American Sign Language and English.

Substitute teacher aides follow individual student behavior support plans, assist with daily self-care and student arrival and dismissal, supervise students during off-campus instruction, and maintain a safe environment. They must maintain strict confidentiality and demonstrate strong organization, effective classroom management, written communication skills, and experience working with diverse student populations, including underserved students.

New hires must undergo a criminal background investigation at their own expense and provide three letters of recommendation. Applications are prescreened before candidates are invited to interview. Staffing allocations and contractual agreements may change based on student enrollment and operational needs.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Fluency in American Sign Language and written English.
• Knowledge of students with additional disabilities.
• Ability to teach students at different levels and with varying educational backgrounds.
• Availability to work on an on-call, as-needed basis.
• Strong organizational skills, effective classroom management, and strong written communication.
• Experience working with a diverse student population, including underserved students.
• Complete a criminal background investigation at the candidate’s expense.
• Provide three letters of recommendation.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of the Deaf Community.

Responsibilities

• Implement student instructional programs and daily schedules as directed by the teacher.
• Follow individual students’ behavior support plans, including daily self-care needs.
• Assist with student arrival and dismissal.
• Supervise students during off-campus instruction.
• Provide a safe environment for students at all times.
• Maintain strict confidentiality of student and school personnel information.
• Comply with and support MSD regulations and policies.

Benefits

• Eligible contractual employees working at least 30 hours per week or an average of 130 hours per month may qualify for subsidized health benefits for themselves and dependents; the employee pays 25% of medical and prescription premiums and Maryland subsidizes the remaining 75%.
• Dental coverage, accidental death and dismemberment insurance, and life insurance are available, with the employee responsible for the full premiums.
• Contractual employees may receive leave at a rate of one hour for every 30 hours worked, up to 40 hours per calendar year.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED