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FACULTY - American Sign Language Teacher

Contractual Position

Recruitment #15-009009-0007

Introduction

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.

LOCATION OF POSITION

MSD, Columbia Campus, 8169 Old Montgomery Rd., Ellicott City, MD 21043

Main Purpose of Job

To teach American Sign Language (ASL) class (as a primary language, not as a second language) to deaf and hard of hearing early childhood, elementary and middle school students.

POSITION DUTIES

Teach ASL to students to include understanding of ASL linguistics such as handshape, grammar and other parameters, Deaf Culture, Deaf History and ASL/Deaf Literature; implement ASL Standards as a part of daily classroom instruction and school-wide programming and ensure that the ASL Standards are aligned with Maryland College and Career Ready Standards; prepare lesson plans, reports and keep records of student progress; ascertain learning needs of students and establish evaluation techniques for assessment of progress; collaborate with classroom teachers and ASL specialists in development of IEP goals and objectives; provide leadership and expertise in the area of ASL instruction; provide instruction in digital/media skills relevant to ASL instruction such as but not limited to digital cameras, iPads and tablets including video-taping and video-editing software; coordinate school-wide events relevant to ASL/Deaf Culture and Deaf History; conduct school-wide training on use of ASL Standards and alignment of ASL Standards with state common core; practice bilingual education and concepts with all students.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Bachelor's degree required.

Maryland State Department of Education certification as ASL teacher or the ability to obtain such certification soon after hire is required.

Fluency in ASL and written English; knowledge of the Deaf Community and the ability to teach or work with students of different educational backgrounds and additional disabilities is required.

SELECTIVE QUALIFICATIONS

Master's Degree in ASL Education or equivalent; experience as a classroom teacher or ASL as a primary language (L1) teacher.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

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

SELECTION PROCESS

Applications will be prescreened before candidates are invited to an interview.  Preference is given to applicants who already meet the Maryland State Department of Education's designation of Highly Qualified teacher.  As an equal opportunity employer, MSD is committed to recruiting, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State's diversity.

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

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 894, Columbia, MD 21044, Fax:  410-480-4536 or fax additional or supplemental information to Maryland School for the Deaf by the (closing date and time).  Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing the online or paper application.

Transcripts must be included with application.  They can be uploaded, mailed or faxed.

Individuals from traditionally underserved and underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged to apply.  AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.




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