FACULTY MSD - Howard, United States - State of Maryland - MD School for Deaf - Columbia - Educational Svc.

Description

Introduction

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

LOCATION OF POSITION

This position will be primarily\r
located at the Columbia Campus, but applicants must be willing to work at both\r
the Columbia and Frederick Campuses.��Some\r
travel between our Columbia and Frederick Campus locations is possible.\r
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MSD, Columbia Campus, 8169 Old Montgomery\r
Road, Ellicott City,�MD 21043\r
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MSD, Frederick Campus, 101\r
Clarke Place, Frederick, MD 21705\r

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.\r
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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.\r
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This position will ensure equity and unbiased practices are implemented in the classroom and throughout the system of curriculum and instruction.\r

POSITION DUTIES

Using data, create and\r
monitor student reading intervention plans, implement reading services for\r
elementary, middle and high school students; conduct initial assessments to\r
determine if students are eligible for services and write reports creating a\r
reading plan with specific recommendations; coordinate literacy services;\r
design and write lesson plans specific to student needs for intervention\r
sessions, provide literacy services to individual students in or out of the\r
classroom, in small groups or one-on-one with the goal of improving student's\r
reading, writing, and ASL competencies; provide support to classroom teachers\r
in implementing literacy strategies including utilizing reading programs\r
including but not limited to modeling lessons/sessions, coaching and providing\r
professional development sessions; participate in maintenance of Bilingual\r
Education concepts and principles throughout the school; improve professional\r
competence through participation in staff development activities and other\r
professional growth opportunities; Through collaboration monitor literacy\r
assessments throughout the school. Serve as a member of the IEP team as\r
appropriate, write IEP present levels, goals and objectives, track IEP progress\r
as appropriate.\r
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This position reports to\r
the Director of Curriculum and Instruction.\r

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education:\r
Bachelor Degree with a minimum of�6�hour\r
credits from an institution of higher education in reading education including\r
processes and acquisition of reading skills, methods of teaching reading,\r
reading assessment, and materials for teaching reading.�In lieu of the 6 credit hours, candidates must have\r
five years experience of successful classroom instruction in literacy.\r
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Certification/Licensure:�Current certification/licensure from any\r
state in either of the following:�Deaf\r
education,�early childhood education, elementary education,\r
English, reading teacher, reading specialist or equivalent. Candidates who are\r
not currently certified/licensed as a reading specialist must be eligible to\r
apply for�and�be willing to\r
obtain certification/licensure by the Maryland State Department of Education\r
with the endorsement of Reading Specialist within a prescribed amount of\r
time.\r
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Competencies:�Fluency in American Sign Language and\r
written English is required.� Knowledge of the Deaf culture, Deaf\r
education, and ability to teach students on different levels and with varying\r
educational and language acquisition backgrounds is required.\r
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Experience: Knowledge in identifying\r
and using reading assessment and diagnostic tools is required. Three years of\r
successful classroom instruction in literacy.\r

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Master's Degree in Education of the Deaf, Reading or equivalent of\r
post-baccalaureate graduate credits in reading education or bilingual pedagogy;\r
Five years teaching experience, knowledge of the Deaf community,\r
and�knowledge of ARC Core framework.� Thorough knowledge of bilingual\r
pedagogy. Other combinations of education, training, and experience which\r
provide the knowledge, abilities, and skills necessary to perform effectively\r
in the position may be considered. Reading specialist certification, or\r
equivalent. Previous experience designing and providing professional\r
development.\r

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

New hires are subject\r
to a criminal background investigation at their own expense.� (Maryland\r
Code, Family Law Article 1, Sections \r
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Candidates will need to\r
provide three letters of recommendation.\r

SELECTION PROCESS

Applications will be prescreened before candidates are invited to an\r
interview.� As an equal opportunity employer, MSD is committed to\r
recruiting, retaining, and promoting employees who are reflective of the\r
State's diversity.\r

BENEFITS

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS\r
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FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

Online application\r
process is STRONGLY preferred.� If online access is not available or if\r
you encounter difficulty, you may submit via mail, e-mail, fax, or deliver in\r
person before the closing date and time.� Please include your name and\r
recruitment number on any documentation to ensure timely processing. Resumes\r
will NOT be accepted in lieu of completing the online or paper application.\r
Additional or supplemental information must be submitted by the closing date\r
and time.��A copy of your college transcripts must\r
accompany your application.� The preferred method to receive transcripts\r
and additional information is for�them to be uploaded.� Application\r
inquiries or supplemental information can be directed to the following:\r
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Mailing Address:\r
Maryland School for the Deaf Recruitment Department, P. O. Box 894, Columbia,\r
MD 21044\r
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TTY Users: call via Maryland Relay\r
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Individuals from\r
traditionally underserved and underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged\r
to apply. Bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply.� As an equal\r
opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to�recruiting, retaining, and\r
promoting employees who are reflective of the State's diversity.� We thank\r
our Veterans for their service to our country, and encourage them to apply.\r