Speech Language Therapist (Speech therapy, speech reading, etc.) – Columbia Campus – full-time position or two part-time positions

To be responsible for implementing a spoken English development program for Deaf and Hard of Hearing students (including students in the Family Education/Early Intervention Program); to provide diagnostic/ prescriptive speech, language, and speech-reading services as part of a diagnostic evaluation team for students; to provide auditory training and speech services for students with cochlear implants as part of the School’s Cochlear Implant Program; to participate in the maintenance of MSD Essential and Life Based Education Curricula and Bilingual Education concepts throughout the School; to be a member of the Columbia Campus Communication Team; and assume other responsibilities as designated by the Department Head or Interim Principal.

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

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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