Teacher AIDE MSD - Substitute Teacher Aide; Contractual Position

Introduction

Anticipated openings for the  School Year. The 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.

We are currently accepting applications to create a pool of qualified individuals who can work on an as-needed basis to temporarily assist in the classrooms on any given day.

MSD, Columbia Campus, 8169 Old Montgomery Road, Ellicott City, MD 21043

Substitute teacher aides are responsible for the implementation of student instructional programs and daily schedules as directed by the teacher. Candidates must comply with and support MSD's regulations and policies. Substitute teacher aides need to be available on an on-call basis.

• Accommodate and follow each behavior support plan for individual students, including daily self-care, assist with the arrival and dismissal of students, and supervise students during off‑campus instruction.
• Provide a safe environment for students at all times.
• Maintain strict confidentiality of students and school personnel information, demonstrate exceptional organizational skills, effective classroom management, strong written communication, and experience working with a diverse student population, including underserved students.

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Fluency in ASL and written English required.
• Knowledge of students with additional disabilities and ability to teach students on different levels and with varying educational background required.

• Knowledge of Deaf Community preferred.

• New hires are subject to a criminal background investigation at their own expense. (Maryland Code, Family Law Article 1, Sections 5‑560‑568)
• Provide three letters of recommendation.

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 reflect 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 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.

Online application process is STRONGLY preferred. If online access is not available or 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.

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

Email: emily.hicks

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, MSD is committed to recruiting, retaining, and promoting employees who reflect the State's diversity. We thank our veterans for their service to our country and encourage them to apply.