FACULTY MSD - American Sign Language Teacher; Contractual Position

Introduction

Anticipated opening for the  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.

MSD, Frederick Campus, 101 Clarke Place, Frederick, MD 21705

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.

• 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.
• Develop and prepare lesson plans, create curriculum maps, 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 the development of IEP goals and objectives, as well as providing some services and tracking goals. Provide ASL assessments upon request.
• 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 standards.
• Practice bilingual education and concepts with all students.

• 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.

Master's Degree in ASL Education or equivalent; experience as a classroom teacher or ASL as a primary language (L1) teacher.

• 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.

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.

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 at a rate of one hour for every 30 hours worked, not to exceed 40 hours per calendar year.

Online application process is STRONGLY preferred. If online…