DATE:

February 6, 2009

POSITION:

Teacher - Enhanced Program of Services - Columbia and Frederick Campuses

NATURE OF WORK:

To implement an educational program and teach deaf students with moderate to severe disabilities; provide diagnostic/prescriptive services and all required reports related to the students’ progress;  work in conjunction with the Behavioral Specialist/Enhanced Program Coordinator/Assistant Principal in the development and implementation of classroom behavior management programs; prepare Individualized Education Programs (IEPs); provide for the academic, social, emotional, and developmental needs of the students; participate in staffings and other meetings regarding the students; work closely with the families of the students; develop and/or implement curricula for deaf students with other moderate to severe disabilities; work with Local School Systems regarding the student and the program; participate in the maintenance of MSD Bilingual Education concepts throughout the School; assume other duties as directed by the Behavioral Specialist/Enhanced Program Coordinator, the Assistant Principal, and Principal.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor’s Degree in Deaf Education, Special Education, or SPD required. Two years’ experience teaching students with special needs preferred. Master’s Degree in same areas preferred. Candidates must be eligible for or willing to obtain certification by the Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE).  Fluency in ASL and written English required. Knowledge of Deaf Community preferred. Knowledge of students with additional disabilities and ability to teach students on different levels and with varying educational background required.

SALARY:

Commensurate with education and experience

TO APPLY:

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

Anny Currin
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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