FACULTY - MARYLAND SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF, TEACHER AIDE

Future openings for School Year 2014-2015

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.

This is a position specific recruitment for teacher aides.  This recruitment will be used to fill current and future vacancies for this position/function only.  The resulting eligible list will be maintained for one year.  Persons interested in future vacancies within this classification must re-apply.

MSD, Frederick Campus, 101 Clarke Place, Frederick, MD 21705

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

Provide more personal attention and individualized instruction to Deaf students and to help foster a bilingual and bicultural environment conducive to the social and emotional development of Deaf students.

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. 

High School Diploma. Experience in working with deaf and hard of hearing students desired.  Fluency in American Sign Language (ASL) and written English required.  Knowledge of Deaf community required. 

Preferred Qualification:  Bachelor's Degree preferred.  Knowledge and understanding of the Deaf Community.

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

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 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.