FACULTY MSD - ASL Instructor

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Qualifications

Education: High School Diploma or GED required

Experience: Fluency in American Sign Language and written English required

At least three years of experience teaching American Sign Language of different levels

Candidates will need to provide three letters of recommendation with their application

Benefits

offered at various skill levels

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

Responsibilities

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

Provide American Sign Language instruction of all levels to parents and family members of

Develop appropriate lesson plans based on class participant’s needs

resources and materials to families to encourage ASL use in their homes

Include topics related

to Deaf Culture Awareness

Develop marketing materials, as appropriate

Provide American Sign Language instruction to any MSD staff and bus drivers

Develop

appropriate lesson plans based on the class participant’s needs

Teach job related vocabulary in order to help the staff improve

communication with the students

Provide resources and materials to class participants that will

help them continue to develop their ASL skills

Include topics related to Deaf Culture

Emails should be maintained and responded to in a timely manner.

Job description

Introduction

This is an opening for the 2024-2025 School Year.

Maryland School for the Deaf (MSD) is a diverse, bilingual community that, in partnership with families, provides an equitable and exemplary education in a nurturing, engaging, and challenging environment to ensure our students achieve personal excellence and become lifelong learners. As such, we are looking for dedicated individuals who can join us in the education of the children at MSD.

LOCATION OF POSITION

This position will be primarily located at the Frederick Campus, but applicants must be willing to work at both the Frederick and Columbia Campuses.

MSD, Frederick Campus, 101 Clarke Place, Frederick, MD 21705

MSD, Columbia Campus, 816+ 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

MSD students. Develop appropriate lesson plans based on class participant’s needs. Provide

resources and materials to families to encourage ASL use in their homes. Include topics related

to Deaf Culture Awareness. Develop marketing materials, as appropriate.

Provide American Sign Language instruction to any MSD staff and bus drivers. Develop

appropriate lesson plans based on the class participant’s needs. A variety of courses should be

offered at various skill levels. Teach job related vocabulary in order to help the staff improve

communication with the students. Provide resources and materials to class participants that will

help them 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 Culture

awareness. Emails should be maintained and responded to in a timely manner.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education: High School Diploma or GED required.

Experience: Fluency in American Sign Language and written English required. Knowledge of the

Deaf culture, Deaf Education, students with additional disabilities and ability to teach students and

adults on different levels and with varying educational and language acquisition backgrounds is

required.

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

At least three years of experience teaching American Sign Language of different levels.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

New hires are subject to a criminal background investigation at their own expense. (Maryland Code, Family Law Article 1, Sections 5-560-568)

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 equal

opportunity employer, MSD is committed to recruiting, retaining, and promoting employees who are

reflective of the State's 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, e-mail, 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. The preferred method to receive additional information is for them 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 8+4, Columbia, MD 21044

E-mail: emily.hicks@msd.edu

Phone: 410-6+6-3031, TTY Users: call via Maryland Relay

Fax: 410-6+6-3084

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 to recruiting, retaining, and promoting employees who are reflective of the State's diversity. We thank our Veterans for their service to our country, and encourage them to apply.