May 1, 2008

POSITION:

NATURE OF WORK:

To implement IEP services for Elementary students; conduct initial assessment to determine if students need services and write reports with specific recommendations; coordinate services and work with Language Disorder Specialist to serve several Elementary students; provide support to Elementary classroom teachers in using the Rigby and similar reading materials for Guided Reading/Shared Reading activities; participate in the maintenance of Bilingual Education concepts throughout the School; improve professional competence through participation in staff development activities and other professional growth activities; participate in student after-school activities as appropriate; and assume other responsibilities as designated by the Supervisor of Curriculum and Instruction or Principal.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Master’s degree in Education of Deaf – Reading or equivalent of post-baccalaureate graduate credits in reading required. Maryland State Department of Education Reading Specialist Certification required (or ability to obtain in a specific time).  Three years teaching experience preferred.  Other combinations of education, training and experience which provide the knowledge, abilities and skills necessary to perform effectively in the position may be considered.  Fluency in American Sign Language (ASL) and written English required.  Knowledge of Deaf community required.  Knowledge in identifying and using reading assessment and diagnostic tools; should be familiar with using running records (Rigby and similar reading materials). Applicant needs to work with administrators and teachers in developing a plan to help students improve reading skills; able to participate in planning meetings and provide training sessions; and able to participate in school committees.

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/download/index.html) , 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:

Application materials for initial round of interviews must be postmarked on or before May 30, 2008.  Application materials received after May 30 may be considered for future interviews.

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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