FACULTY MSD - Substitute Teacher

Educational Svc. • Howard, MD

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Anticipated openings for the 2025-2026 School Year. 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 ensure our students achieve personal excellence and become lifelong learners. We are currently accepting applications to create a pool of qualified individuals who can work on an as needed basis to temporarily continue the lessons planned for the children on any given day. LOCATION OF POSITION MSD, Columbia Campus, 8169 Old Montgomery Road, Ellicott City, MD 21043 Main Purpose of Job Substitute teaching assignments may change based on the needs of the school. A substitute teacher may be asked to accept assignments outside his/her background or educational training. They may also be asked to cover classes during a planning period. It is not expected that a substitute teacher be able to teach new or unfamiliar materials, but rather make every attempt to follow the lesson plan and manage student behavior in the most positive way possible.

Requirements

• High School diploma, plus 60 college credits, or a verified former Howard County teacher.
• Fluency in American Sign Language and written English required.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Experience working with a diverse student population including underserved students
• Strong classroom management skills
• Knowledge of the Deaf Community preferred.

Responsibilities

• Follow the lesson plan left by the teacher and ensure students complete all assigned tasks
• Maintain a safe environment
• Keep students under direct supervision at all times
• Leave information concerning the day's activities for the teacher
• Maintain strict confidentiality of students and school personnel information

Benefits

• Contractual 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.
• Leave may be granted to a contractual employee who has worked 120 days in a 12 month period. This leave accrues at a rate of one hour for every 30 hours worked, not to exceed 40 hours per calendar year.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees