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 ensure 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, Ellicott City, MD 21043

To serve as the campus Listening and Spoken Language Specialist.  This position will provide spoken English services to children who are deaf/hard-of-hearing and enrolled in our early childhood and elementary departments.  Services will include assessments, direct student services (individual and small group), and consultation/support/training for staff and families.  The Listening and Spoken Language Specialist at MSD will support our bilingual education approach by teaming with classroom teachers in order to supplement classroom instruction using spoken English.

Facilitate student listening, language, and literacy development.

Provide direct listening and spoken language service to students through a variety of service delivery models.

Administer spoken language and literacy assessments.

Track student progress and determine efficacy of services and revise as necessary.

Prepare and maintain necessary records and reports on student services and progress.

Assist classroom staff in monitoring student amplification equipment and conducting listening checks.

Participate in IEP development and serving as an IEP team member; determine present levels of performance, and establish goals/objectives that specifically address student needs.

Collaborating with specialists and classroom staff in order to promote student achievement.  This may include providing home visit services to families with children in the birth to five age range.

Provide in-service training to staff and families, including our early childhood parent support group.

Serve as a member of the Related Services Team and Academic Team.

Participate in team and community meetings.

Education: Set by the Maryland State Board of Examiners for Speech-Language pathologists under licensing requirements

Knowledge and training in literacy development for deaf/hard of hearing children.

Experience or willingness to learn and become familiar with Maryland Common Core State Standards and Maryland Early Learning Standards.

Knowledge and training in Bilingual Education approach.

Listening and Spoken Language Specialist (LSLS) Certification preferred.

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.)

Applicants must:

Have experience providing therapy and assessments with deaf/hard of hearing students.

Possess a conversational level of American Sign Language skills and be willing to improve to achieve proficiency in American Sign Language.

Candidates will need to provide three letters of recommendation.

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS

 

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 paper application.  Additional or supplemental information must be submitted by the closing date and time.  The preferred method to receive transcripts and additional information is for them to be uploaded.  Application inquiries or supplemental information can be directed to the following:

Mailing Address: Maryland School for the Deaf Recruitment Department, P.O. Box 894, Columbia, MD 21044

E-mail: emily.hicks@msd.edu

Phone: 410-696-3031, TTY Users: call via Maryland Relay

Fax: 410-480-4536

Individuals from traditionally underserved and underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged to apply.  Bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply.  As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining, and promoting employees who are reflective of the State's diversity.  We thank our Veterans for their service to our country, and encourage them to apply.