FACULTY MSD - Digital Media Teacher

Introduction

Anticipated

opening for the 2024-2025 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. As such, we are looking for

dedicated individuals who can join us in the education of the children at MSD.

LOCATION OF POSITION

MSD, Frederick Campus,

101 Clarke Place, Frederick 21705

Main Purpose of Job

To teach Computer Sciences, Graphic Design, Yearbook, Photography and other Digital Arts classes to deaf and hard of hearing 8th - high school students as a part of MSD’s Career Technical Education (CTE) program.

POSITION DUTIES

Teach

Digital Arts and Computer Sciences classes to thrive creativity and digital

literacy among students and introduce students to potential careers in the

fields of graphic design, photography, and computer sciences.

Provide

expertise in the area of graphic design and computer sciences; provide

instruction using such as but not limited to Adobe Creative Suite and

programming languages such as Python and JavaScript.

Coordinate

school-wide events relevant to digital media and yearbook projects.

Prepare

lesson plans, reports, and keep records of student progress; ascertain learning

needs of students and establish evaluation techniques for assessment of

progress.

Collaborate

with classroom teachers in development of IEP goals and objectives.

Practice bilingual education and concepts with all

students.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education

Bachelor's degree and Maryland State Department of Education certification as

K-12 Deaf Education or Computer Science teacher or the ability to obtain such

certification soon after hire is required.

Fluency in ASL and written English; knowledge of the

Deaf Community and the ability to teach or work with students of different

educational backgrounds and additional disabilities is required.

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Master's

Degree in Graphic Design, Computer Sciences, or equivalent; experience as a

classroom teacher.

Professional training, work experience, and

certifications with Adobe Creative Suite Software such as Adobe Certified

Associate (ACA) or Adobe Certified Expert (ACE) and/or certifications in coding

and programming such as Microsoft Certified.

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. Preference is given

to applicants who already meet the Maryland State Department of Education's

designation of Highly Qualified teacher. As an equal opportunity employer, MSD

is committed to recruiting, retaining, and promoting employees who are

reflective of the State's diversity.

BENEFITS

Contractual employees who work for an agency covered under the State Employee and Retiree Health and Welfare Benefits Program, have a current employment contract and work 30 or more hours a week (or on average 130 hours per month) may be eligible for subsidized health benefits coverage for themselves and their dependents. As a contractual employee, you will be responsible for paying 25% of the premiums for your medical and prescription coverage, including any eligible dependents you have enrolled. The State of Maryland will subsidize the remaining 75% of the cost for these benefits. You can also elect to enroll in dental coverage, accidental death and dismemberment insurance, and life insurance, but will be responsible to pay the full premium for these benefits.

Leave may be granted to a contractual employee who has worked 120 days in a 12 month period. This leave accrues at a rate of one hour for every 30 hours worked, not to exceed 40 hours per calendar year.

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.