FACULTY MSD - Reading and Language Support Specialist

Introduction

The\r\nMaryland School for the Deaf (MSD) is a diverse, bilingual community who in\r\npartnership with families, provides an equitable and exemplary education in a\r\nnurturing, engaging, and challenging environment to ensure our students achieve\r\npersonal excellence and become lifelong learners.� As such, we are looking\r\nfor dedicated individuals who can join us in the education of the children at\r\nMSD.\r\n

LOCATION OF POSITION

MSD, Columbia Campus,\r\n8169 Old Montgomery Road, Ellicott City, MD 21043\r\n

Main Purpose of Job

This position will support students and staff at the Columbia Campus 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 and printed English to meet the varied needs of Deaf students throughout our school birth - 21 with an emphasis on those that need language and literacy intervention and support.\r\n\r\n\r\nThis position provides support to the classroom teachers in utilizing and implementing appropriate reading programs and language acquisition activities, provides support through team teaching and coaching to classroom teachers to promote effective reading and language instruction, and provide information to classroom teachers of best known practices in Reading and language instruction that supports College- and Career-Ready Standards and bilingual education. To provide language and literacy intervention to students through both direct services as well as training and consultation for teachers.\r\n\r\n\r\nThis position will ensure equity and unbiased practices are implemented in the classroom and throughout the system of curriculum and instruction.\r\n

POSITION DUTIES

Implement IEP reading and language\r\nservices for elementary and middle school students; promote balanced literacy\r\nin all classrooms; conduct initial assessments to determine if students are\r\neligible for services and write reports with specific recommendations;\r\ncoordinate literacy services; provide literacy services to individual students\r\nin or out of the classroom, in small groups or one-on-one with the goal of\r\nimproving student’s ASL competencies, reading, and writing; provide support to\r\nclassroom teachers in implementing literacy strategies, including utilizing\r\nreading and language acquisition (in conjunction with the ASL Specialist)\r\nprograms, including but not limited to, modeling lessons/sessions, coaching and\r\nproviding professional development sessions; participate in maintenance of\r\nBilingual Education concepts and principles throughout the school; improve\r\nprofessional competence through participation in staff development activities\r\nand other professional growth opportunities; monitor literacy assessments throughout the school.\r\n\r\n\r\nThis position reports to the Director of Curriculum\r\nand Instruction but also works with the English Language Arts & Social\r\nStudies Curriculum & Instruction Specialist, the ASL Specialist, the\r\nReading Specialists, the Bilingual Specialist, the Director of Student Affairs,\r\nand the Campus Principal.\r\n

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Bachelor Degree with\r\npost-baccalaureate graduate credits in reading education or bilingual\r\npedagogy.\r\n\r\n\r\nCandidates must be eligible to apply for or be willing\r\nto obtain certification by the Maryland State Department of Education with the\r\nendorsement of Reading Specialist within a prescribed amount of time.\r\nFluency in American Sign Language and written English is required.\r\nKnowledge of the Deaf culture, Deaf Education, and ability to teach\r\nstudents on different levels and with varying educational and language\r\nacquisition backgrounds is required. Knowledge in\r\nidentifying and using reading assessment and diagnostic tools is required. Three\r\nyears of successful classroom instruction in literacy.�\r\n

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Master's\r\nDegree in Education of the Deaf - Reading or equivalent of post-baccalaureate\r\ngraduate credits in reading education or bilingual pedagogy; Five years\r\nteaching experience, knowledge of the Deaf community, and�knowledge of ARC\r\nCore framework.� Thorough knowledge of bilingual pedagogy. Other\r\ncombinations of education, training, and experience which provide the\r\nknowledge, abilities, and skills necessary to perform effectively in the\r\nposition may be considered. Reading specialist certification, or equivalent.\r\nPrevious experience designing and providing professional development.�\r\n

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

New hires are subject to a criminal background investigation at\r\ntheir own expense.� (Maryland Code, Family Law Article 1, Sections\r\n5-560-568)\r\n\r\n\r\nCandidates will need to provide three letters of\r\nrecommendation.\r\n

SELECTION PROCESS

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

BENEFITS

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS\r\n�\r\n

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:\r\n\r\n\r\nMailing Address: Maryland School for the Deaf Recruitment Department, P. O. Box 894, Columbia, MD 21044\r\n\r\n\r\nE-mail: emily.hicks@msd.edu\r\n\r\n\r\nPhone: 410-696-3031, TTY Users: call via Maryland Relay\r\n\r\n\r\nFax:�410-696-3084\r\n\r\n\r\nIndividuals 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.\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n