FACULTY MSD - American Sign Language Instructor

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

Provide American Sign Language instruction to parents and family members of MSD students, MSD support staff and bus drivers.

Develop appropriate lesson plans based on class participant’s needs. A variety of courses should be offered at various skill levels. Provide resources and materials to families to encourage ASL use in their homes. Include topics related to Deaf Culture Awareness. Develop marketing materials, as appropriate. Teach job related vocabulary in order to help the staff improve communication with the students. Provide resources and materials to class participants that will help them continue to develop their ASL skills. Serve as a resource to the community regarding American Sign Language & Deaf Culture awareness.

Education: Bachelor's degree required

Experience: 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.

Experience as a classroom teacher or ASL as a primary language (L1) teacher.

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

Candidates will need to provide three letters of recommendation.

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.  A copy of your college transcripts must accompany your application.  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: 410-696-3084

 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.