ASL-Supported Teacher Aide Deaf Students

Introduction

Anticipated openings 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.

LOCATION OF POSITION

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

Main Purpose of Job

Enhanced Services Teacher Aides are responsible for working with individual students with moderate to severe disabilities and/or small groups on learning tasks planned by the teacher; tutor students in subject areas under the supervision of a teacher; participate in supervision of lunch, recess/reinforcement programs; prepare teaching materials, bulletin boards, charts, pictures, etc.; operate audio visual equipment; assist in planning and carrying out field trips;

assist in clerical duties; implement behavior management programs as directed; collect and document behavioral data; improve professional competence through participation in staff development activities and other professional growth activities; participate in student after-school activities as appropriate; assume other responsibilities as designated by the Student Support Specialist/Enhanced Program Coordinator, Principal, or Chief Educational Programs Officer.

POSITION DUTIES

Work with an
individual child or small group on a special learning task planned by the
teacher and/or identified on the IEP. Work as a tutor in a special
subject area.

Assist with recess/lunch duty/reinforcement or other
related activities. Assist in behavior modification and training programs
when necessary including the collection of data, and support as needed. Help
prepare teaching materials for the classroom. Take children to other
parts of the Campus, such as infirmary, library, dorm, etc. Assist in all
aspects of field trips.

Obtain instructional materials from central
supply/office secretary. Write all necessary reports and fill out all
necessary forms. Participate in department meetings, trainings, and
behavior management meetings as necessary.

Physical Requirements:

Work
involves special physical demands such as moving student equipment, assisting
with the evacuation of students with additional needs, overseeing the movement
of students between buildings, managing student behavior, and assisting
students with self-care tasks as needed, including toileting/diapering.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

High School Diploma or GED required.

Experience:

Fluency in ASL and
written English required. Knowledge of Deaf Community preferred.
Experience in working with deaf and hard of hearing students desired. Knowledge
of students with additional disabilities and ability to teach students on
different levels and with varying educational background required.

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge of Deaf Community preferred.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

New hires are subject
to a criminal background investigation at their own expense. (Maryland
Code, Family Law Article 1, Sections )

Candidates will need to
provide three letters of recommendation.

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…