FACULTY MSD - Special Education Teacher

Introduction
• Anticipated openings for the 2022-2023

School Year.*

Maryland

School for the Deaf (MSD) is a diverse, bilingual community who in partnership

with families, provides an equitable and exemplary education in a nurturing,

engaging, and challenging environment to ensure our students achieve personal

excellence and become lifelong learners.

LOCATION OF POSITION

Maryland

School for the Deaf - Frederick Campus

101 Clarke

Place, Frederick, MD 21705

Main Purpose of Job

To develop

and implement a bilingual educational program for Deaf students in a language

accessible environment as well as provide an enriched bicultural environment

conducive to the development of the optimal social and emotional growth of Deaf

students. To provide a language enriched environment through use of sign

language, printed word and visual supports to meet the varied needs of Deaf

students with additional disabilities in a specialized classroom.

Ensure

equity and unbiased practices are implemented in the classroom and throughout

the system of curriculum and instruction.

POSITION DUTIES

Design and

implement a structured environment to meet the unique needs of Deaf students

with additional disabilities/special needs following a modified curriculum.

Adapt materials for individualized and differentiated instruction. Assess and

teach functional academic and life skills. Use formal and informal assessments

to guide individualized instruction. Work collaboratively with a

multi-disciplinary team of professionals, including paraprofessionals. Create

and maintain a classroom conducive to learning.

Prepare solid lesson plans based on student assessments and data, and

teach lessons using the evidenced based practices of bilingual pedagogy,

applied behavior analysis and differentiated instruction. Develop IEPs

and write quarterly progress reports; maintain lesson plan book, grade book,

portfolios, unit plans, daily attendance, and emergency classroom lesson plans.

Utilize effective classroom management for optimal learning including managing

student behavior; model appropriate behavior and promote self-control.

Collect data and follow individualized planning and behavior plans. Collaborate

with families, providing training and resources as needed on strategies and

techniques to use in the home.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Bachelor's degree required.

Candidates

must be eligible to apply for or be willing to obtain certification by the

Maryland State Department of Education within a prescribed amount of

time. Fluency in American Sign Language and written English required.

Knowledge of the Deaf culture, Deaf Education, students with additional

disabilities and ability to teach students on different levels and with varying

educational and language acquisition backgrounds is required.

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Master's

degree Special Education or related field, Maryland State Department of

Education Certification, experience/education in Applied Behavior Analysis and

Verbal Behavior, experience working with Deaf students with autism and/or other

developmental delays.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

New hires

are subject to a criminal background investigation at their own expense.

(Maryland Code, Family Law Article 1, Sections 5-560-568)

Candidates

will need to provide three letters of recommendation with their application.

SELECTION PROCESS

Applications

will be prescreened before candidates are invited to an interview. As an

equal opportunity employer, MSD is committed to recruiting, retaining, and promoting

employees who are reflective of the State's diversity.

BENEFITS

STATE

OF MARYLAND BENEFITS

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

Online application process is STRONGLY preferred. If online access is not available or if you encounter difficulty, you may submit via mail, e-mail, fax, or deliver in person before the closing date and time. Please include your name and recruitment number on any documentation to ensure timely processing. Resumes will NOT be accepted in lieu of completing the online or paper application. Additional or supplemental information must be submitted by the closing date and time. A copy of your college transcripts must accompany your application. The preferred method to receive transcripts and additional information is for them to be uploaded. Application inquiries or supplemental information can be directed to the following:

Mailing Address: Maryland School for the Deaf, Recruitment Department, P. O. Box 894, Columbia, MD 21044

E-mail: emily.hicks@msd.edu

Phone: 410-696-3031, TTY Users: call via Maryland Relay

Fax: 410-696-3084

Individuals from traditionally underserved and underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged to apply. Bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply. As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining, and promoting employees who are reflective of the State's diversity. We thank our veterans for their service to our country, and encourage them to apply.