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	Position Vacancy Notice Department of Personnel, 101 Clarke Pl., P.O. Box 250, Frederick, MD 21705 301.360.2008

DATE:	October 12, 2009

POSITION:	Family Support Network – parent coordinator

NATURE OF WORK:	This position is under the direct supervision of the Director of the Family Education and Early Development Department. The primary responsibilities include: Provide parent support to parents of deaf or hard of hearing children. Plan and schedule activities with the parent coordinator of Partners for Success. Maintain documentation of all activities. Maintain resource information system. Maintain lending library. Provide information to parents, educators, direct service providers, community and public agencies about the resource center. Collaborate with other Family Support Networks in other jurisdictions. Attend statewide trainings and meetings sponsored by MSDE. Conduct yearly parent surveys. Provide and arrange for parent workshops and family/community events. Contribute to the monthly newsletter. Perform daily operational tasks such as answering phone, video phone and email requests, writing reports and notes to parents. Meet quarterly with the Director of FEECD.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:	High School Diploma. Bachelor's Degree preferred. Experience in working with Deaf and Hard of Hearing students desired. Fluency in American Sign Language (ASL) and written English required. Knowledge of Deaf community required. Ability to use computer software programs such as Word and email functions such as attaching documents and opening email attachments Must be the parent of a young deaf or hard of hearing child.

SALARY:	8 hours per week (Maximum money provided by the grant is $5,000.00)

TO APPLY:	Interested persons are to submit a letter of application (application can be downloaded at http://www.msd.edu/employment.htm) , 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. Anny Currin Maryland School for the Deaf Post Office Box 250 Frederick , Maryland 21705-0250

CLOSING DATE:	Open until filled

Individuals from traditionally undeserved and underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged to apply. Applications will be prescreened before candidates are invited for personal interviews. Candidates appointed to this position will be assigned duties which require 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 7.04.09, Testing of illegal Use of Drugs. 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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