FACULTY MSD - Speech Language Pathologist 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 provide speech, language, AAC, and aural rehabilitation services to MSD students, including those who may have multiple disabilities. Speech-Language services help support a bilingual approach by facilitating and enhancing student communication skills.

• Administer language, speech, AAC, and auditory skill diagnostic evaluations
• Conduct speech, language, speech reading, AAC, and auditory skills development
• Evaluate treatment plans and revise as necessary
• Prepare and maintain necessary records and report on student services and progress
• Participate in any school-based meetings as assigned or requested
• Serve as an IEP team member, determine present levels of performance, and establish goals specifically addressed to the student’s needs
• Use developmentally appropriate activities, a variety of therapy materials, various assistive technologies, and oral‑motor strategies as needed
• Adapt therapy strategies to facilitate student progress, including service delivery methods (services both inside and outside of the classroom)
• Consult with other professional and nonprofessional personnel, including conferences with parents and classroom staff, concerning student performance
• Assist with training of classroom staff regarding amplification equipment, feeding/swallowing precautions, and/or augmentative communication use
• Conduct and participate in seminars, in‑service and professional training programs
• Maintain confidentiality about students' care

Assume other responsibilities as designated by the Department Head.

A minimum of a Master’s Degree as set by the Maryland State Board of Examiners for Speech‑Language Pathologists under the licensing requirements.

Under the leadership of the Supervisor of Related Services and in collaboration with an interdisciplinary team, the SLP will evaluate and treat the unique deaf and hard‑of‑hearing population siderations of hearing levels, language abilities and cultural diversity are essential to meeting the needs of this population. The SLP will have the knowledge of the theory, principles, and practices of speech‑language pathology.

The SLP will be proficient in the ability to use a variety of computer programs and applications (i.e. Google, MS Word, Touch Chat, Boardmaker, Maryland Online IEP program, etc.). The SLP will possess a basic level sign language skills with the willingness to improve ASL skills to achieve fluency.

• Must be willing to learn and continuously improve American Sign Language (ASL)
• Must possess and maintain certification through the American Speech‑Language Hearing Association
• Must take initiative to remain current in clinical practice through lectures, literature, and other continuing educational opportunities

Candidates for this position must possess or be qualified to receive a current license from the Maryland State Board of Examiners for Speech‑Language Pathologists. A Maryland license must be obtained before the candidate can start employment at Maryland School for the Deaf. Employees in this class must renew their license in accordance with Title 19, Speech‑Language Pathology, Health Occupations Article, and Annotated Code of Maryland.

New hires are subject to a criminal background investigation at their own expense. Candidates will need to provide three letters of recommendation with their application.

Applications will be prescreened before candidates are invited to an interview. As an equal opportunity employer, MSD is committed to recruiting,…