FACULTY MSD - Teacher

Educational Svc. • Frederick, MD

6d • Onsite

About The Position

The Maryland School for the Deaf provides an inclusive, language-rich environment for deaf and hard of hearing students from birth through age 21. Rooted in a bilingual education approach, we ensure full access to American Sign Language and English across comprehensive academic, extracurricular, and student life programs. In partnership with families and communities, we empower students to think critically and develop a sense of self and belonging. The Main Purpose of this Job is 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.

Requirements

• 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 a prescribed amount of time.
• Fluency in American Sign Language and written English required.
• Knowledge of the Deaf culture, Deaf Education, students with additional disabilities and ability to teach students on different levels and with varying educational and language acquisition backgrounds is required.
• New hires are subject to a criminal background investigation at their own expense.
• Candidates will need to provide three letters of recommendation with their application.
• A copy of your college transcripts must accompany your application.

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree in Education or Special Education of Deaf students
• Maryland State Department of Education Certification

Responsibilities

• Assess and teach Deaf students including the implementation of Maryland’s state standards and the development of IEPs.
• Create and maintain a classroom conducive to learning.
• Prepare and maintain weekly solid lesson plans based on student assessments and data, and teach lessons using the best practices of bilingual pedagogy and differentiated instruction.
• Design and make materials to facilitate student learning.
• Collect data and follow individualized planning.
• Develop IEPs and write quarterly progress reports; apply IEP accommodations and supplementary aids in teaching and assessments.
• Maintain a grade book, portfolios, unit plans, daily attendance, and emergency classroom lesson plans.
• Utilize effective classroom management for optimal learning including managing student behavior; model appropriate behavior and promote self-control.

Benefits

• Subsidized health benefits coverage for themselves and their dependents (75% paid by the State of Maryland).
• Option to enroll in dental coverage (full premium paid by employee).
• Option to enroll in accidental death and dismemberment insurance (full premium paid by employee).
• Option to enroll in life insurance (full premium paid by employee).
• Leave granted at a rate of one hour for every 30 hours worked, not to exceed 40 hours per calendar year.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level