Introduction

Anticipatedopening 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 andexemplary education in a nurturing, engaging, and challenging environment toensure our students achieve personal excellence and become lifelonglearners.� As such, we are looking fordedicated individuals who can join us in the education of the children at MSD.

LOCATION OF POSITION

MSD, Frederick Campus,101 Clarke Place, Frederick 21705

Main Purpose of Job

To teach Computer Sciences, Graphic Design, Yearbook, Photography and other Digital Arts classes to deaf and hard of hearing 8th - high school students as a part of MSD’s Career Technical Education (CTE) program.

POSITION DUTIES

TeachDigital Arts and Computer Sciences classes to thrive creativity and digitalliteracy among students and introduce students to potential careers in thefields of graphic design, photography, and computer sciences.Provideexpertise in the area of graphic design and computer sciences; provideinstruction using such as but not limited to Adobe Creative Suite andprogramming languages such as Python and JavaScript.Coordinateschool-wide events relevant to digital media and yearbook projects.Preparelesson plans, reports, and keep records of student progress; ascertain learningneeds of students and establish evaluation techniques for assessment ofprogress.Collaboratewith classroom teachers in development of IEP goals and objectives.Practice bilingual education and concepts with allstudents.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education:Bachelor's degree and Maryland State Department of Education certification asK-12 Deaf Education or Computer Science teacher or the ability to obtain suchcertification soon after hire is required.Fluency in ASL and written English; knowledge of theDeaf Community and the ability to teach or work with students of differenteducational backgrounds and additional disabilities is required.

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Master'sDegree in Graphic Design, Computer Sciences, or equivalent; experience as aclassroom teacher.Professional training, work experience, andcertifications with Adobe Creative Suite Software such as Adobe CertifiedAssociate (ACA) or Adobe Certified Expert (ACE) and/or certifications in codingand programming such as Microsoft Certified.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Newhires are subject to a criminal background investigation at their ownexpense.� (Maryland Code, Family LawArticle 1, Sections 5-560-568)Candidates will need to provide three letters ofrecommendation with their application.

SELECTION PROCESS

Applications will beprescreened before candidates are invited to an interview. Preference is givento applicants who already meet the Maryland State Department of Education'sdesignation of Highly Qualified teacher. As an equal opportunity employer, MSDis committed to recruiting, retaining, and promoting employees who arereflective 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

Onlineapplication process is STRONGLY preferred.If online access is not available or if you encounter difficulty, youmay submit via mail, e-mail, fax, or deliver in person before the closing dateand time.� Please include your name andrecruitment number on any documentation to ensure timely processing. Resumeswill NOT be accepted in lieu of completing the online or paper application.Additional or supplemental information must be submitted by the closing dateand time. �A copy of your college transcripts mustaccompany your application.� Thepreferred method to receive transcripts and additional information is for themto be uploaded.� Application inquiries or supplemental information can bedirected to the following:MailingAddress: Maryland School for the Deaf Recruitment Department, P. O. Box 894,Columbia, MD 21044E-mail:emily.hicks@msd.eduPhone:410-696-3031, TTY Users: call via Maryland RelayFax:410-696-3084Individuals from traditionally underserved andunderrepresented groups are strongly encouraged to apply. Bilingual applicantsare encouraged to apply.� As an equalopportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining, andpromoting employees who are reflective of the State's diversity.� We thank our Veterans for their service toour country, and encourage them to apply.