DATE:

May 19, 2008

Teacher - Family Education/Early Childhood Department – Columbia Campus and Frederick Campus (Part-Time and Full-Time positions)

To teach deaf and hard of hearing children ages birth to 5 years and their families; ability to teach children with additional disabilities; to provide information and instruction regarding implications of deafness to all family members; to implement curriculum for children and parents alike; to develop and to implement IFSPs/IEPs; to develop goals and objectives; to document achievement of students; to maintain statistics regarding progress of children and families; to provide an orderly, productive classroom environment; to improve professional competence through participation in staff development activities and other professional activities; to represent MSD at local and state meetings upon request; to exemplify and encourage the implementation of Bilingual Education concepts throughout the school and on home visits; to address the needs of children using cochlear implants or children who are hard of hearing; to conduct nursery classes and parent group meetings both off and on campus as required; to work in collaboration with other FE/EI team members and with local infants and toddlers programs around the state as well as other service providers; and to assume other responsibilities as designated by the Director of FE/EC or the Deputy Superintendent/Principal.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood or Deaf Education. Master's Degree in Early Childhood or Deaf Education preferred. Candidates must be eligible for or willing to obtain certification by the Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE).  Two years teaching experience preferred. Fluency in ASL and written English required.  Knowledge of Deaf community required. Sensitivity to needs of families who have newly identified deaf children.  Ability to teach Deaf children with additional disabilities. A valid driver's license.  Must have physical ability to make home visits throughout the state of Maryland on a regular basis. Ability to lift equipment and/or children up to 50 pounds in the classroom or on home visits. Willingness to work flexible hours as a team member.  Ability to serve on school committees. Willingness to work at either Frederick or Columbia campuses.

SALARY:

Commensurate with education and experience (10-month position).

TO APPLY:

Interested persons are to submit a letter of application (application can be downloaded at http://www.msd.edu/employment.htm) , resume, official transcripts, copy of MSDE certification, and three recent employment-related letters of reference (including one from a current or most recent supervisor) to:

Ms. Eva Staubitz
Maryland School for the Deaf
Post Office Box 250
Frederick , Maryland 21705-0250

CLOSING DATE:

Open until filled.

Individuals from traditionally underserved and underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged to apply.

Applications will be prescreened before candidates are invited for personal interviews. Preference will be given to applicants for teaching positions  who already meet the Highly Qualified Standards of the No Child Left Behind Act as part of Maryland Certification requirements.  MSD will assist teachers from out of state in obtaining Maryland Certification, an employment requirement.  Certification information can be found at http://certification.msde.state.md.us.

Candidates appointed to this position will be assigned duties which require the operation of a state motor vehicle.

All applicants must apply to the Maryland State Police for a criminal background investigation at their own expense.  (Maryland Code, Family Law Article I, Sections 5-560 - 5-568.)                              

Employees are subject to substance abuse testing in accordance with Code of Maryland Regulations 17.04.09, Testing of Illegal Use of Drugs.

MSD offers a Tuition Reimbursement Program.

Maryland School for the Deaf does not discriminate on the basis of age, ancestry, color, creed, marital status, mental or physical disability, national origin, political affiliation, belief or opinion, sex or sexual  orientation in matters affecting programs, activities, or employment practices.

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