Job Description
Qualifications
Education: High School Diploma or GED required
Experience: Fluency in American Sign Language and written English required
At least three years of experience teaching American Sign Language of different levels
Candidates will need to provide three letters of recommendation with their application
Benefits
offered at various skill levels
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
Responsibilities
To teach American Sign Language to MSD staff members and MSD students’ family members on both campuses through in person or virtual classes
Classes will be offered either during day time, after school, evenings and/or weekends
Provide American Sign Language instruction of all levels to parents and family members of
Develop appropriate lesson plans based on class participant’s needs
resources and materials to families to encourage ASL use in their homes
Include topics related
to Deaf Culture Awareness
Develop marketing materials, as appropriate
Provide American Sign Language instruction to any MSD staff and bus drivers
Develop
appropriate lesson plans based on the class participant’s needs
Teach job related vocabulary in order to help the staff improve
communication with the students
Provide resources and materials to class participants that will
help them continue to develop their ASL skills
Include topics related to Deaf Culture
Emails should be maintained and responded to in a timely manner.
Job description
Introduction
This is an opening for the 2026-2026 School Year.
Maryland School for the Deaf (MSD) is a diverse, bilingual community that, 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
This position will be primarily located at the Frederick Campus, but applicants must be willing to work at both the Frederick and Columbia Campuses.
MSD, Frederick Campus, 101 Clarke Place, Frederick, MD 21705
MSD, Columbia Campus, 816+ Old Montgomery Road, Ellicott City, MD 21043
Main Purpose of Job
To teach American Sign Language to MSD staff members and MSD students’ family members on both campuses through in person or virtual classes. Classes will be offered either during day time, after school, evenings and/or weekends.
POSITION DUTIES
Provide American Sign Language instruction of all levels to parents and family members of
MSD students. Develop appropriate lesson plans based on class participant’s needs. Provide
resources and materials to families to encourage ASL use in their homes. Include topics related
to Deaf Culture Awareness. Develop marketing materials, as appropriate.
Provide American Sign Language instruction to any MSD staff and bus drivers. Develop
appropriate lesson plans based on the class participant’s needs. A variety of courses should be
offered at various skill levels. Teach job related vocabulary in order to help the staff improve
communication with the students. Provide resources and materials to class participants that will
help them continue to develop their ASL skills. Include topics related to Deaf Culture
Awareness.
Serve as a resource to the community regarding American Sign Language & Deaf Culture
awareness. Emails should be maintained and responded to in a timely manner.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education: High School Diploma or GED required.
Experience: 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 and
adults on different levels and with varying educational and language acquisition backgrounds is
required.
DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
At least three years of experience teaching American Sign Language of different levels.
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
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. The preferred method to receive 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.
