Introduction
TheMaryland School for the Deaf provides an inclusive language-rich environmentfor deaf and hard of hearing students from birth through age 21. Rooted in abilingual education approach we ensure full access to American Sign Languageand English across comprehensive academic extracurricular and student partnership with families and communities we empower students tothink critically and develop a sense of self and belonging.
This is an 11-month position. The Shift hours are Monday through Friday (12:00 AM - 8:00 AM).
LOCATION OF POSITION
MSD Frederick Campus 101 Clarke Place Frederick MD 21705
Main Purpose of Job
The RCYCP Supervisor is the supervisory level of work over those providing guidance to deaf andhard of hearing students by serving as a mentor and role model offering advice and assistance with everyday life skills and providing referrals as appropriate to other staff at the Maryland School for the Deaf. Employees in this classification supervise RCYCP.
POSITION DUTIES
The supervisor is responsible for creating work schedules for staff including substitutes whennecessary. Develop schedules for special events such as weekend tournaments or snow dayscoordinating field trips vehicle reservations and food service requests. The incumbent is responsiblefor reviewing and approving staff timesheets and overtime requests planning work schedules forspecial events such as weekend tournaments or snow days coordinating field trips vehiclereservations and food service requests. The supervisor acts as liaison between the school andparents/guardians and works with specialists with regards to the students physical or emotionalneeds. The supervisor is responsible for conducting building inspections and reporting maintenanceissues as well as maintaining inventory records. Assesses emergency and crisis situations makesappropriate contacts and referrals and provides interim emergency medical and other assistanceuntil specialized assistance is available. The incumbent conducts staff evaluations two times peryear attends Employee Performance Review meetings as needed and attends staff meetings withthe school management team and dorm staff. The supervisor is responsible for creating executesand maintains documentation of training for staff development on a regular basis to meet DHS andMDH requirements. Performs other related duties as assigned by the Director of Student Life.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Experience: Eight years of experience four years of experience providing guidance to deaf and hard of hearing youth andassisting them with everyday life skills in a residential setting one year must have been of supervisory experience and an additional four years of experience working in a residential program.
Notes:
1. Candidates may substitute the possession of a Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university in Deaf Education Special Education or the Human Science field and four years of experience providing guidance to deaf and hard of hearing youth and assisting them with everyday life skills in a residential setting for the required experience.
2. Candidates may substitute additional education at an accredited college or university at the rate of sixty credit hours for each year of experience for up to two years of the required experience.
DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Supervisory experience within a Student Life/Residential program. Experience within a Student Life/Residential program.
LICENSES REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS
1. Employees in this classification will be required to obtain and maintain RCYCP certification.
2. Employees in this classification may be assigned duties which require the operation of a motor vehicle. Employees assigned such duties will be required to possess a motor vehicle operators license valid in the State of Maryland.
3. Employees in this classification will be trained in cardiopulmonary resuscitation and first-aid training leading to certification. These certifications must be kept current as a requirement of residential child care licensure by the Maryland Department of Human Services.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
1. Employees in this classification are required to be proficient in American Sign Language and in written English.
2. Employees in this classification will be required to pass a medical examinationand an annual screening for tuberculosis as a requirement of residential childcare licensure by the Maryland Department of Human Services.
3. Employees in this classification are subject to substance abuse testing in accordance with Code of Maryland Regulations 17.04.09 Testing for Illegal Use of Drugs.
4. Employees in this classification will be required to apply for a criminal background check as a requirement of the Family Law Article Section 5-551 Annotated Code of Maryland.
5. Employees in this classification are required to be certified by the State Board for the Certificationof Residential Child Care Program Professionals (the Board) within the first 180 of employment.
6. Employees in this classification will be required to be trained in cardiopulmonary resuscitation andfirst-aid training leading to certification. These certifications must be kept current as a requirement ofresidential child care licensure by the Maryland Department of Human Services.
7. Candidates will need to provide three letters of recommendation.
SELECTION PROCESS
Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications will be evaluated. The evaluation may be a rating ofyour application based on your education training and experience as they relate to the requirementsof the position. Therefore it is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on yourapplication. All information concerning your qualifications must be submitted by the closing date. Wewill not consider information submitted after this date. Applicants certified to list will receive eligibilityfor a period of one (1) year.
BENEFITS
FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS
The online application process is STRONGLY preferred. If online access is not available or if youencounter difficulty you may submit via mail e-mail fax or deliver in person before the closing dateand time. Please include your name and recruitment number on any documentation to ensure timelyprocessing. Resumes will NOT be accepted in lieu of completing the online or paper or supplemental information must be submitted by the closing date and time. Application inquiries orsupplemental information can be directed to the following:
Mailing Address: Maryland School for the Deaf Recruitment Department P. O. Box 894 ColumbiaMD 21044
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Individuals from traditionally underserved and underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged toapply. Bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply. As an equal opportunity employer Maryland iscommitted to recruiting retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the Statesdiversity. We thank our Veterans for their service to our country and encourage them to apply.
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