FACULTY MSD - American Sign Language 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, MD 21705

Main Purpose of Job

To teach American Sign Language (ASL) class (as a primary language, not as a second language) to deaf and hard of hearing 8th - high school students. Provide ASL Assessment as needed to K-12 students.

POSITION DUTIES

Teach ASL to students

to include understanding of ASL linguistics such as handshape, grammar and

other parameters, Deaf Culture, Deaf History, and ASL/Deaf Literature.

Implement ASL

Standards as a part of daily classroom instruction and school-wide programming

and ensure that the ASL Standards are aligned with National ASL Standards.

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 and ASL specialists in development of IEP goals and

objectives.

Provide leadership and

expertise in the area of ASL instruction; provide instruction in digital/media

skills relevant to ASL instruction such as but not limited to digital cameras

and tablets, including video-taping and video-editing software.

Coordinate school-wide

events relevant to ASL/Deaf Culture and Deaf History.

Conduct school-wide

training on use of ASL Standards and alignment of ASL Standards with state

common core.

Practice bilingual

education and concepts with all students.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Bachelor's degree required Maryland State

Department of Education certification as ASL 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 ASL Education or equivalent; experience as a

classroom teacher or ASL as a primary language (L1) teacher.

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

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 8+4, Columbia,

MD 21044

E-mail:

emily.hicks@msd.edu

Phone: 410-6+6-3031,

TTY Users: call via Maryland Relay

Fax: 410-6+6-3084

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.