FACULTY MSD (Culinary Arts Teacher)

Frederick, MD - USA

Yearly Salary: $ 61149 - 130318

Posted on: 22 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Introduction

Anticipated opening for the 2026-2027 School Year.

Maryland School for the Deaf (MSD) is a diversebilingual community who in partnership with families provides an equitable andexemplary education in a nurturing engaging and challenging environment toensure our students achieve personal excellence and become such we are looking for dedicated individuals who canjoin us in the education of the children at MSD.

LOCATION OF POSITION

MSDFrederick Campus 101 Clarke Place Frederick MD 21705

Main Purpose of Job

To develop and implement a bilingual educational program for Deaf students in a language accessible environment as well as provide an enriched bicultural environment conducive to the development of the optimal social and emotional growth of Deaf students. To provide a language enriched environment through use of sign language and printed word to meet the varied needs of Deaf Students.

POSITION DUTIES

Plan deliver and assess classroom instruction and hands-on labexperiences in areas such as food preparation and presentation diversecuisines nutrition and healthy eating baking hospitality culinaryterminology kitchen management culinary industry practices hospitality andsafety and sanitation. Design and make materials to facilitate studentlearning.

Integrate bilingual and visualinstructional strategiesthat support language access and comprehension for deaf and hard-of-hearingstudents including collaboration with interpreters as needed.

Facilitate real-world culinary experiences through school catering events pop-upkitchens and internships guiding students in professional standards of foodservice teamwork and customer interaction.

Supervise and mentor students during on-campus events and off-siteculinary experiences and student internships to ensure safe high-quality andeducational practices.

Manage and operate the Veditz Café providing students with opportunities toapply culinary and business skills while serving teachers staff and visitorsduring regular hours and special events.

Deliver ServSafe instruction andcertification ensuring studentsunderstand and demonstrate food safety standards required by the industry.

Maintain a safe clean and organizedcommercial kitchen environmentthat meets local health codes and supports effective learning.

Develop and maintain weekly lesson plans aligned to course standards andexpectations using student data and assessments to differentiate instructionand promote mastery of culinary competencies.

Implement IEP accommodations andsupplementary aidscollecting data and collaborating with support staff to monitor progress andensure equitable access.

Coordinate and coach students for the DeafCulinary Bowl (DCB)and other competitions fostering leadership creativity and pride in theirculinary skills.

Promotea positive inclusive classroom culture that encourages creativity critical thinkingcollaboration and respect for diverse cuisines and cultures.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Bachelors degree required.

Candidates must be eligible to apply for or bewilling to obtain licensure by the Maryland State Department of Education andServSafe certification within a prescribed amount of time.

Fluency in AmericanSign Language and written English required.

Knowledge of the deaf culture deafeducation students with additional disabilities and ability to teach studentson different levels and with varying educational and language acquisitionbackgrounds is required.

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Masters degree in Education or special education of Deafstudents Maryland State Department of EducationCertification.

Experience/knowledge in pastry/baking.

Vocational experience in the culinary artsindustry and/or experience in K-12 culinary arts instruction and certificationin ServSafe preferred.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

New hires are subject to a criminal backgroundinvestigation at their own expense. (Maryland Code Family Law Article 1Sections)

Candidates will need to provide three letters ofrecommendation with their application.

SELECTION PROCESS

Applicationswill be prescreened before candidates are invited to an interview. As anequal opportunity employer MSD is committed to recruiting retaining andpromoting employees who are reflective of the States diversity.

BENEFITS

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

Online application process is STRONGLY preferred. Ifonline access is not available or if you encounter difficulty you may submitvia mail e-mail fax or deliver in person before the closing date andtime. Please include your name and recruitment number on anydocumentation to ensure timely processing. Resumes will NOT be acceptedin lieu of completing the online or paper application. Additional orsupplemental information must be submitted by the closing date and time.Acopy of your college transcripts must accompany your application. Thepreferred method to receive transcripts and additional information isforthem to be uploaded. Application inquiries or supplementalinformation can be directed to the following:

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

E-mail:

Phone: TTY Users: call via Maryland Relay

Fax:

Individuals from traditionally underserved and underrepresentedgroups are strongly encouraged to applicants are encouraged toapply. As an equal opportunity employer Maryland is committedtorecruiting retaining and promoting employees who are reflective ofthe States thank our Veterans for their service toour country and encourage them to apply.

Required Experience:

IntroductionAnticipated opening for the 2026-2027 School Year.Maryland School for the Deaf (MSD) is a diversebilingual community who in partnership with families provides an equitable andexemplary education in a nurturing engaging and challenging environment toensure our students achieve personal ex...