Introduction
Anticipated openings for theSchool Year.
The Maryland Schoolfor the Deaf (MSD) is a diverse bilingual community who in partnership withfamilies provides an equitable and exemplary education in a nurturingengaging and challenging environment to ensure our students achieve personalexcellence and become lifelong learners.
We are currently acceptingapplications to create a pool of qualified individuals who can work on an asneeded basis to temporarily continue the lessons planned for the children onany given day.
LOCATION OF POSITION
MSD Frederick Campus 101 Clarke Place Frederick MD 21705
Main Purpose of Job
Substitute teaching assignments may change based on the needs of the school. A substitute teacher may be asked to accept assignments outside his/her background or educational training. They may also be asked to cover classes during a planning period. It is not expected that a substitute teacher be able to teach new or unfamiliar materials but rather make every attempt to follow the lesson plan and manage student behavior in the most positive way possible.
POSITION DUTIES
Follow the lesson plan left by the teacher and ensure students completeall assigned tasks maintain a safe environment keep students under directsupervision at all times leave information concerning the days activities forthe teacher and maintain strict confidentiality of students and schoolpersonnel information.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
High School diplomaplus 60 college credits or a verified former Howard Countyteacher.
Fluency in American Sign Language and written Englishrequired.
DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelors degree preferred.Experienceworking with a diverse student population including underserved studentsstrong classroom management skills and knowledge of the Deaf Communitypreferred.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
New hires are subjectto a criminal background investigation at their own expense. (MarylandCode Family Law Article 1 Sections
Candidates will need toprovide three letters of recommendation.
SELECTION PROCESS
Applications will be prescreened before candidates are invited to aninterview. As an equal opportunity employer MSD is committed torecruiting retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of theStates diversity.
BENEFITS
Contractual employees who work for an agency covered under the State Employee and Retiree Health and Welfare Benefits Program have a current employment contract and work 30 or more hours a week (or on average 130 hours per month) may be eligible for subsidized health benefits coverage for themselves and their dependents. As a contractual employee you will be responsible for paying 25 of the premiums for your medical and prescription coverage including any eligible dependents you have enrolled. The State of Maryland will subsidize the remaining 75 of the cost for these benefits. You can also elect to enroll in dental coverage accidental death and dismemberment insurance and life insurance but will be responsible to pay the full premium for these benefits.
Leave may be granted to a contractual employee who has worked 120 days in a 12 month period. This leave accrues at a rate of one hour for every 30 hours worked not to exceed 40 hours per calendar year.
FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS
Online application process is STRONGLY preferred. If online access is not available or if you encounter difficulty you may submit via mail email 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 forthem 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
Email:
Phone:TTY Users: call via Maryland Relay
Fax:
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 torecruiting retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the States diversity. We thank our Veterans for their service to our country and encourage them to apply.
FACULTY MSD - Substitute Teacher
