FACULTY MSD - ASL Instructor
FACULTY MSD - ASL Instructor
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23-05-2025
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Job Description
Introduction
This is an opening for theSchool Year.
Maryland School for the Deaf (MSD) is a diverse bilingual community that in partnership withfamilies provides an equitable and exemplary education in a nurturing engaging and challengingenvironment to ensure our students achieve personal excellence and become lifelong learners. Assuch we are looking for dedicated individuals who can join us in the education of the children atMSD.
LOCATION OF POSITION
This position will be primarily located at the Frederick Campus but applicants must be willing to workat both the Frederick and Columbia Campuses.
MSD Frederick Campus 101 Clarke Place Frederick MD 21705
MSD Columbia Campus 8169 Old Montgomery Road Ellicott City MD 21043
Main Purpose of Job
To teach American Sign Language to MSD staff members and MSD students family members on both campuses through in person or virtual classes. Classes will be offered either during day time after school evenings and/or weekends.
POSITION DUTIES
Provide American Sign Language instruction of all levels to parents and family members of MSDstudents. Develop appropriate lesson plans based on class participants needs. Provide resourcesand materials to families to encourage ASL use in their homes. Include topics related to Deaf CultureAwareness. Develop marketing materials as appropriate.
Provide American Sign Language instruction of all levels to any MSD staff and bus drivers. Developappropriate lesson plans based on the class participants needs. A variety of courses should beoffered at various skill levels. Teach job related vocabulary in order to help the staff improvecommunication with the students. Provide resources and materials to class participants that will helpthem continue to develop their ASL skills. Include topics related to Deaf Culture Awareness.
Serve as a resource to the community regarding American Sign Language & Deaf Cultureawareness. Emails should be maintained and responded to in a timely manner.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education: Bachelors degree required.
Experience: At least three years of experience teaching American Sign Language at differentlevels. Fluency in American Sign Language and written English required. Knowledge of the deafculture deaf education and ability to teach individuals with varying educational and languageacquisition backgrounds is required.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
New hires are subject to a criminal background investigation at their own expense. (Maryland CodeFamily Law Article 1 Sections)
Candidates will need to provide three letters of recommendation with their application.
SELECTION PROCESS
Applications will be prescreened before candidates are invited to an interview. As an equalopportunity employer MSD is committed to recruiting retaining and promoting employees who arereflective of the States 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 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.
Employment Type
Full-Time
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