Residential Care Mentor Deaf Youth; ASL

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. As such, we are looking for
dedicated individuals who can join us in the education of the children at MSD.

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 Dorm program on any given day.

LOCATION OF POSITION

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

Main Purpose of Job

A Residential Child and Youth Care Practitioner (RCYCP) at the Maryland School for the Deaf is the full performance level of work providing guidance to deaf and hard of hearing students by serving as a mentor and role model, offering advice and assistance with everyday life skills, and providing referrals to other staff at the Maryland School for the Deaf.

Employees receive general supervision from a Residential Child and Youth Care Practitioner Supervisor, School for the Deaf, or from a designated administrator. Employees may be required to travel to various locations for events such as field trips, workshops, and recreational activities. Employees may be asked to work evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays.

POSITION DUTIES

Maintain a safe
environment and keep students under direct supervision at all times;

Communicates with
students to discuss their problems and offer them guidance, and serves as a
mentor and role model for their assimilation into the deaf culture;

Monitors students and
assists them in complying with daily and weekly schedules of completing
homework, sleeping, eating, and performing personal hygiene;

Observes and interacts
with students to prevent conflicts and minimize disturbances;

Under the direction of
the supervisor, devises and dispenses rewards and punishments within specified
guidelines to ensure students comply with Maryland School for the Deaf rules
and policies;

Documents and reports
student problems to the RCYCP Supervisor;

May supplement
classroom instruction by tutoring students in academic subjects;

Maintain strict
confidentiality of students and school personnel information;

Performs other related
duties.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

Must be either 21 years old with graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate.

OR

At least 18 years old with possession of an Associate ofArts degree or a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.

Experience:

One year of experience providing guidance to deaf and hard of hearing youth and assisting them with everyday life skills in a student life setting.

Fluency in American Sign Language required.

Note:

Candidates may substitute additional education from an accredited college or university at the rate of sixty credit hours for the required experience.

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge of the
physical, emotional and social aspects of deafness;

Skill in American Sign
Language sufficient to permit fluent and accurate communication with students
and parents;

Skill in written
English sufficient to permit fluent and accurate communication with students
and parents who are not proficient in American Sign Language;

Ability to learn
emergency medical procedures;

Ability to maintain a
dormitory environment conducive to positive student development;

Ability to work
harmoniously with students and with other employees.

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

1. Employees in this classification will be required to obtain and maintain RCYCPcertification.

2. Employees in this classification may be assigned duties which require the operation of a motor vehicle. Employees assigned such duties will be required to possess a motor vehicle operator’s license valid in the State of Maryland.

3. Employees in this classification will be trained in cardiopulmonary resuscitationand first-aid training leading to certification. These certifications must be kept current as a requirement of residential…