FACULTY - MSD, SPEECH AND LANGUAGE PATHOLOGIST

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 insure 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, Columbia Campus, 8169 Old Montgomery Road, Columbia, MD 21044

To provide speech, language and aural rehabilitation services to MSD students, including those who may have multiple handicapping conditions. Speech-Language services help to support a bilingual approach by facilitating and enhancing student communication skills. This may include development of alternative/assistive communications skills.

Direct therapy sessions – group and individual, plan for sessions (speech/language, functional communication, feeding/swallowing); complete listening checks; complete assessments (informal, formal: initial/annual/3 year; coordinate with classroom teachers about students; create educational material; complete paperwork and required documentation; attend meetings, mandatory in-services

Education: Set by the Maryland State Board of Examiners for Speech-Language pathologists.

Possess American Sign Language (ASL) skills or be willing to become fluent in ASL Trained in Phonemic Awareness and Augmentative Communication.  Have experience working with the Deaf and Hard of Hearing population.  Have experience with pediatric feeding/swallowing.  Have experience with Applied Behavior Analysis

Must possess a current license from the Maryland State Board of Examiners for Speech-Language Pathology.

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

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS  

 

Online application process is STRONGLY preferred.  If online access is not available, you may submit a paper application to:  Maryland School for the Deaf – Recruitment Department, P. O. Box 250, Frederick, MD 21705-0250, Fax:  301-360-1400 Or fax additional or supplemental information to Maryland School for the Deaf by May 9, 2014.

Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing the online or paper application.  Individuals from traditionally underserved and underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged to apply.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.