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FACULTY MSD American Sign Language Specialist
Job Location:
Job Location:
Frederick, MD - USA
Yearly Salary:
$ 62372 - 132925
Yearly Salary:
Posted:
3 July 2026 (30+ days ago)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
30 September 2026
Application Deadline:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Vacancies:
Job Summary
Introduction
The Maryland School for the Deaf provides an inclusivelanguage-rich environment for deaf and hard of hearing students from birththrough age 21. Rooted in a bilingual education approach we ensure full accessto American Sign Language and English across comprehensive academicextracurricular and student life partnership with families andcommunities we empower students to think critically and develop a sense ofself and belonging.
LOCATION OF POSITION
This position will be primarily located at the FrederickCampus but applicants must be willing to work at both the Frederick andColumbia Campuses.
MSD Frederick Campus 101 Clarke Place Frederick MD21705
MSD Columbia Campus 8169 Old Montgomery Road EllicottCityMD 21043
Main Purpose of Job
Conduct ASL assessments and evaluations provide direct and indirect ASL interventions and services and support language planning. Collaborate with educational teams to foster receptive and expressive ASL development for students (Early Childhood Education through High School) with diverse language profiles. Report to the Director of Language and Literacy Planning and Professional Development while partnering with specialists Department Principals IEP teams and Chief Educational Programs Officers.
POSITION DUTIES
- Support the implementation of the language planning frameworks.
- Conduct informal and formal assessments of students receptive and expressive ASL skills and evaluate ASL language development. Complete initial assessments to determine if students are eligible for services and write reports with specific recommendations. Interpret and communicate assessment results to multidisciplinary teams families and educational staff. Monitor ASL assessments throughout the school. Maintain accurate documentation assessment records service logs and progress reports. Coordinate implement and provide individualized and small-group ASL interventions targeting students (ages 2 and up) with development needs in early language acquisition receptive/ expressive ASL narrative and discourse and pragmatic and conversational skills specifically for those not yet meeting benchmarks with the goal of improving students ASL competencies.
- Serve as an IEP team member determine present levels of performance and establish goals/objectives specifically addressed to student needs. Prepare and maintain necessary reports.
- Collaborate with the educational teams. Provide support to classroom teachers in implementing language development strategies including utilizing current programs including but not limited to modeling lessons/sessions coaching and providing professional development sessions. Ensure equity and unbiased practices are implemented in the classroom and throughout the system of curriculum and instruction.
- Provide consultation to teachers related service providers administrators and families regarding ASL language development and acquisition communication strategies and classroom language supports.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to support student language and literacy goals within the schools language planning framework.
- Share strategies and resources that assist staff in promoting language-rich learning environments and equitable communication access.
- Partner with families to support ASL development and language access across home and school environments.
- Coordinate and implement school-wide events relevant to ASL/Deaf Culture and Deaf History; Participate in team and community meetings.
- Improve professional competence throughout participation in staff development activities and other professional growth opportunities.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education:Bachelors degree required. Maryland State Department of Educationprofessional licensure required or the ability to obtain such certification inthe approved amount of time.
Experience: Fluency in ASL and written English; knowledgeof the Deaf Community and the ability to teach or work with students ofdifferent educational backgrounds and additional disabilities is required.
DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
MastersDegree in General Education Deaf Education or equivalent; experience as aclassroom teacher or ASL teacher for heritage language learners.
Experiencewith ASL assessment tools.
LICENSES REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS
Must possess or be eligible forlicensure as a teacher by the Maryland State Department of Education.
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.
SELECTION PROCESS
Applications will be prescreened before candidates areinvited to an interview. Preference is given to applicants who already meet theMaryland State Department of Educations designation of Highly Qualifiedteacher. As an equal opportunity employer MSD is committed torecruiting retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of theStates diversity.
BENEFITS
FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS
Online application process is STRONGLY preferred. Ifyou are unable to apply online or if you encounter difficulty you may submitvia mail e-mail fax or deliver in person before the closing date and include your name and recruitment number on any documentation to ensuretimely processing. Resumes will NOT be accepted in lieu of completing theonline or paper application. Additional or supplemental information mustbe submitted by the closing date and time.A copy of your collegetranscripts must accompany your application. The preferred method toreceive transcripts and additional information is for them to be uploaded.Application inquiries or supplemental information can be directed to thefollowing:
Mailing Address: Maryland School for the DeafRecruitment Department P. O. Box 894 Columbia MD 21044
E-mail:
Phone: TTY Users: call via Maryland Relay
Fax:
Individuals from traditionally underserved andunderrepresented groups are strongly encouraged to apply. Bilingual applicantsare encouraged to apply. As an equal opportunity employer Maryland iscommitted to recruiting retaining and promoting employees who arereflective of the States diversity. We thank our Veterans for theirservice to our country and encourage them to apply.
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