Introduction Anticipated openings for the 2026-2027 School Year.\r\n\r\n\r\nThe Maryland School for the Deaf provides an inclusive, language-rich environment for deaf and hard of hearing students from birth through age 21. Rooted in a bilingual education approach, we ensure full access to American Sign Language and English across comprehensive academic, extracurricular, and student life programs. In partnership with families and communities, we empower students to think critically and develop a sense of self and belonging.\r\n

LOCATION OF POSITION

MSD, Frederick Campus, 101 Clarke Place, Frederick, MD\r\n21705\r\n Main Purpose of Job The After School Program Teacher Aide's responsibility is to design, plan, and implement a comprehensive, educational after school program in order to promote the physical, cognitive, mental, emotional, and social behavioral growth of Deaf students and Deaf students.\r\n

POSITION DUTIES

The After School Program (ASP) Teacher Aides use American Sign Language\r\n(ASL) as the primary means of communication with students to facilitate the\r\nlearning process on a daily basis and must work with the students to ensure\r\ntheir needs are adequately met on a daily basis. They prep, help, plan,\r\nand implement daily activities. They are responsible to check with school\r\nsecretary for daily ASP attendance, parent notes, and make sure students are\r\npicked up accordingly. Throughout ASP, they are responsible for activities,\r\nsupervision, safety, and conflict intervention/ resolution of all students\r\ninvolved. If a field trip is arranged, they are responsible to drive\r\nstudents there, supervise, and drive them back to school. At the end of each\r\nday, they are responsible for cleaning up After School Program area or\r\nother sites used before getting off from work. When necessary, they are\r\nresponsible to communicate with parents of After School Program students\r\nof their upcoming activities, or daily behavior.\r\n

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

High School Diploma or GED required.\r\n�\r\n

Experience:

Fluency in ASL and\r\nwritten English required.� Knowledge of Deaf Community preferred.\r\nExperience in working with deaf and hard of hearing students desired. Knowledge\r\nof students with additional disabilities and ability to teach students on\r\ndifferent levels and with varying educational background required.\r\n

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

New hires are subject\r\nto a criminal background investigation at their own expense.� (Maryland\r\nCode, Family Law Article 1, Sections 5-560-568)\r\n�\r\nCandidates will need to\r\nprovide three letters of recommendation with their application.\r\n

SELECTION PROCESS

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

BARGAINING UNIT STATUS

Please note that all contractual agreements and staffing allocations are subject to adjustment based on student enrollment and operational needs.\r\n

BENEFITS

\r\nContractual 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.\r\nLeave may be granted to a contractual employee at a rate of one hour for every 30 hours worked, not to exceed 40 hours per calendar year.\r\n\r\n

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

Online application\r\nprocess is

STRONGLY

preferred.� If online access is not available or if\r\nyou encounter difficulty, you may submit via mail, e-mail, fax, or deliver in\r\nperson before the closing date and time.� Please include your name and\r\nrecruitment number on any documentation to ensure timely processing. Resumes\r\nwill NOT be accepted in lieu of completing the online or paper application.\r\nAdditional or supplemental information must be submitted by the closing date\r\nand time.� Application inquiries or supplemental information can be\r\ndirected to the following:\r\n�\r\n

Mailing Address:

\r\nMaryland School for the Deaf Recruitment Department, P. O. Box 894, Columbia,\r\nMD 21044\r\n�\r\n

E-mail:

\r\nemily.hicks@msd.edu\r\n�\r\n

Phone:

410-696-3031,\r\n

TTY Users:

call via Maryland Relay\r\n�\r\n

Fax:

410-696-3084\r\n�\r\nIndividuals from\r\ntraditionally underserved and underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged\r\nto apply. Bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply.� As an equal\r\nopportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining, and\r\npromoting employees who are reflective of the State's diversity.� We thank\r\nour Veterans for their service to our country, and encourage them to apply.\r\n