FACULTY MSD

Maryland School for the Deaf (MSD) is a diverse, bilingual community that, 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 life long learners.  As such, we are looking for dedicated individuals who can join us in the education of the children at MSD.

The purpose of this position is to provide educational leadership for MSD's High School and provide supervision of its staff and students. The High School Assistant Principal will communicate high expectations for student and teacher learning and will maintain a safe and positive environment in which all can thrive. Central to this is the strong maintenance and continued growth in the area of Bilingual Education. This position is responsible to align all aspects of the program to the school's mission. This includes working with the other departments of MSD -“ Family Ed, Elementary, Middle“ and with MSD's Columbia campus.

Participate in the implementation and maintenance of Maryland’s College and Career Ready Standards; provide models of effective teaching strategies to instructional staff; assist in the assessment of staff needs and provide professional development; evaluate job performance of teachers, aides and other staff; systematically maintain and review students learning data to improve instruction, intervention and placement; assist in the development and implementation of IEPs; direct and assist in management of students’ behavior; participate in the coordination of class scheduling and teacher assignments; participate in the review of applications, interview of applicants, and submitting recommendations for hire of new faculty members and professional staff; and assume other responsibilities as designated by the Principal.

Master’s degree in Education of Deaf students, Education of Deaf students with additional disabilities or Special Education required.  Three years of successful classroom teaching experience with Deaf and Hard of Hearing students required. 

Must be fluent in American Sign Language and written English.

Must hold or be eligible to obtain the Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) Administrator I certification in the required timeframe.

New hires are subject to a criminal background investigation at their own expense (Maryland Code, Family Law Article 1, Sections 5-560 – 5-568)

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS

Resumes will be accepted as an attachment to the online or paper application. Online applications are strongly encouraged, however paper applications will be accepted from candidates who may not have internet access.  All paper applications must be received by 4:30 PM on the closing date.

Mail applications to:

101 Clarke Place                                
P.O. Box 250                                
Frederick, MD  21705

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As an equal opportunity employer Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State’s diversity.