FACULTY MSD - Reading Specialist
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Qualifications
Education: Bachelor's degree with a
minimum of 12-hour credits from an institution of higher education in reading
childhood education, elementary education, English, reading teacher, reading
as a reading specialist must be eligible to apply for or be willing to obtain
certification/licensure by the Maryland State Department of Education with the
endorsement of Reading Specialist within a prescribed amount of time
American Sign Language and written English is required
and with varying educational and language acquisition backgrounds is required
Experience: Knowledge in identifying and using reading
assessment and diagnostic tools is required
Three years of successful classroom instruction in
literacy
Degree in Education of the Deaf, Reading or equivalent of post-baccalaureate
graduate credits in reading education or bilingual pedagogy; Five years
teaching experience, knowledge of the Deaf community, and knowledge of ARC
Core framework. Thorough knowledge of bilingual pedagogy
combinations of education, training, and experience which provide the knowledge,
abilities, and skills necessary to perform effectively in the position may be
Reading specialist certification, or equivalent
experience designing and providing professional development
you encounter difficulty, you may submit via mail, e-mail, fax, or deliver in
closing date and time. A copy of your college
Benefits
STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS
Responsibilities
This position will support students and staff to ensure the development and implementation of a bilingual educational program for Deaf students in a language accessible environment as well as the provision of an enriched bicultural environment conducive to the development of the optimal social and emotional growth of Deaf students
This position will support the provision of a language enriched environment through the use of American Sign Language, printed word and visual supports to meet the varied needs of Deaf students throughout our school birth - 21 with an emphasis on those that need literacy intervention
This position primarily provides literacy intervention to students through both direct services as well as training and consultation for teachers, and assessment of students reading ability
In addition, provide support to the classroom teachers in utilizing and implementing appropriate reading programs, provide support through team teaching and coaching to classroom teachers to promote effective reading instruction, and provide information to classroom teachers of best known practices in Reading instruction that supports College- and Career-Ready Standards and bilingual education
This position will ensure equity and unbiased practices are implemented in the classroom and throughout the system of curriculum and instruction
Using data, create and
monitor student reading intervention plans, implement reading services for
elementary, middle and high school students; conduct initial assessments to
determine if students are eligible for services and write reports creating a
reading plan with specific recommendations; coordinate literacy services;
design and write lesson plans specific to student needs for intervention
sessions, provide literacy services to individual students in or out of the
classroom, in small groups or one-on-one with the goal of improving student’s
reading, writing, and ASL competencies; provide support to classroom teachers
in implementing literacy strategies including utilizing reading programs
including but not limited to modeling lessons/sessions, coaching and providing
professional development sessions; participate in maintenance of Bilingual
Education concepts and principles throughout the school; improve professional
competence through participation in staff development activities and other
Serve as a member of the IEP team as appropriate, write
IEP present levels, goals and objectives, track IEP progress as appropriate
This position reports to the Director of Curriculum
education including processes and acquisition of reading skills, methods of
teaching reading, reading assessment, and materials for teaching reading
Deaf culture, Deaf education, and ability to teach students on different levels
Job description
Introduction
Anticipated openings for the
2024-2025 School Year.
Maryland School for the
Deaf (MSD) is a diverse, bilingual community who 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 Columbia Campus, but applicants must be willing to
work at both the Columbia and Frederick Campuses. Some travel between our Columbia and Frederick Campus locations is possible.
MSD, Columbia Campus,
816+ Old Montgomery Road, Ellicott City, MD 21043
MSD, Frederick Campus, 101 Clarke Place, Frederick, MD 21705
Main Purpose of Job
This position will support students and staff to ensure the development and implementation of a bilingual educational program for Deaf students in a language accessible environment as well as the provision of an enriched bicultural environment conducive to the development of the optimal social and emotional growth of Deaf students. This position will support the provision of a language enriched environment through the use of American Sign Language, printed word and visual supports to meet the varied needs of Deaf students throughout our school birth - 21 with an emphasis on those that need literacy intervention.
This position primarily provides literacy intervention to students through both direct services as well as training and consultation for teachers, and assessment of students reading ability. In addition, provide support to the classroom teachers in utilizing and implementing appropriate reading programs, provide support through team teaching and coaching to classroom teachers to promote effective reading instruction, and provide information to classroom teachers of best known practices in Reading instruction that supports College- and Career-Ready Standards and bilingual education.
This position will ensure equity and unbiased practices are implemented in the classroom and throughout the system of curriculum and instruction.
POSITION DUTIES
Using data, create and
monitor student reading intervention plans, implement reading services for
elementary, middle and high school students; conduct initial assessments to
determine if students are eligible for services and write reports creating a
reading plan with specific recommendations; coordinate literacy services;
design and write lesson plans specific to student needs for intervention
sessions, provide literacy services to individual students in or out of the
classroom, in small groups or one-on-one with the goal of improving student’s
reading, writing, and ASL competencies; provide support to classroom teachers
in implementing literacy strategies including utilizing reading programs
including but not limited to modeling lessons/sessions, coaching and providing
professional development sessions; participate in maintenance of Bilingual
Education concepts and principles throughout the school; improve professional
competence through participation in staff development activities and other
professional growth opportunities; Through collaboration monitor literacy assessments
throughout the school. Serve as a member of the IEP team as appropriate, write
IEP present levels, goals and objectives, track IEP progress as appropriate.
This position reports to the Director of Curriculum
and Instruction.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education: Bachelor's degree with a
minimum of 12-hour credits from an institution of higher education in reading
education including processes and acquisition of reading skills, methods of
teaching reading, reading assessment, and materials for teaching reading.
Certification/Licensure: Current
certification/licensure from any state in either of the following: early
childhood education, elementary education, English, reading teacher, reading
specialist or equivalent. Candidates who are not currently certified/licensed
as a reading specialist must be eligible to apply for or be willing to obtain
certification/licensure by the Maryland State Department of Education with the
endorsement of Reading Specialist within a prescribed amount of time.
Competencies: Fluency in
American Sign Language and written English is required. Knowledge of the
Deaf culture, Deaf education, and ability to teach students on different levels
and with varying educational and language acquisition backgrounds is required.
Experience: Knowledge in identifying and using reading
assessment and diagnostic tools is required. Three years of successful classroom instruction in
literacy.
DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Master's
Degree in Education of the Deaf, Reading or equivalent of post-baccalaureate
graduate credits in reading education or bilingual pedagogy; Five years
teaching experience, knowledge of the Deaf community, and knowledge of ARC
Core framework. Thorough knowledge of bilingual pedagogy. Other
combinations of education, training, and experience which provide the knowledge,
abilities, and skills necessary to perform effectively in the position may be
considered. Reading specialist certification, or equivalent. Previous
experience designing and providing professional development.
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.
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
STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS
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. A copy of your college
transcripts must accompany your application. The preferred method to
receive transcripts and 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.