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Position Vacancy Notice

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

 
DATE: May 5, 2008
 
POSITION:  Behavioral Specialist - Student Life Program/Enhanced Program of Services Columbia Campus (Contractual – 10 month position for the 2008-2009 school year)
 
NATURE OF WORK: To assist in the development and monitoring of behavior programs for deaf students with other moderate to severe disabilities in the student life program including defining behaviors, collecting and analyzing data, designing programs, preparing staff to implement programs, monitoring and updating the programs and submitting all appropriate reports related to the programs; train professional staff regarding students in the Enhanced Program; provide direct leadership in managing student behavior and crisis management; provide direct leadership and supervision in the use of time-out and other behavioral interventions; participate in the maintenance of MSD Bilingual Education concepts throughout the School; become fully cognizant of all laws and other legal aspects of educating deaf students with moderate to severe disabilities; work in conjunction with Behavior Specialist/Enhanced Program of Services Coordinator, Dean of Students, Student Life Counselor Supervisor, and Student Life Counselors for residential programming for identified students in the Enhanced Program of Services; assume other duties as directed by the Director of Student Support Services.
 
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor’s Degree required.  Master’s Degree in Psychology, Mental Health Counseling, or Social Work preferred.  Two years of full-time experience with Deaf and Hard of Hearing students with special needs preferred.  Must have general understanding and/or background in mental health of Deaf students and behavior management programs and techniques.  Knowledge of federal and state laws desired.  Fluency in ASL and written English required.  Ability to work with a variety of constituents required.  Knowledge of Deaf Community preferred.  Skills in organization, supervision, and coordination of activities required.  Knowledge of curricula for deaf students with special needs desired.
 
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 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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