Introduction
Anticipated openings for theSchool Year.
The Maryland Schoolfor the Deaf (MSD) is a diverse bilingual community who in partnership withfamilies provides an equitable and exemplary education in a nurturingengaging and challenging environment to ensure our students achieve personalexcellence and become lifelong learners. As such we are looking fordedicated individuals who can join us in the education of the children at MSD.
We are currently acceptingapplications to create a pool of qualified individuals who can work on an asneeded basis to temporarily assist in the Dorm program on any given day.
LOCATION OF POSITION
MSD Columbia Campus 8169 Old Montgomery Road Ellicott City MD 21043
Main Purpose of Job
A Residential Child and Youth Care Practitioner (RCYCP) at the Maryland School for the Deaf is the full performance level of work providing guidance to deaf and hard of hearing students by serving as a mentor and role model offering advice and assistance with everyday life skills and providing referrals to other staff at the Maryland School for the Deaf.
Employees receive general supervision from a Residential Child and Youth Care Practitioner Supervisor School for the Deaf or from a designated administrator. Employees may be required to travel to various locations for events such as field trips workshops and recreational activities. Employees may be asked to work evenings nights weekends and holidays.
POSITION DUTIES
Maintain a safeenvironment and keep students under direct supervision at all times;
Communicates withstudents to discuss their problems and offer them guidance and serves as amentor and role model for their assimilation into the deaf culture;
Monitors students andassists them in complying with daily and weekly schedules of completinghomework sleeping eating and performing personal hygiene;
Observes and interactswith students to prevent conflicts and minimize disturbances;
Under the direction ofthe supervisor devises and dispenses rewards and punishments within specifiedguidelines to ensure students comply with Maryland School for the Deaf rulesand policies;
Documents and reportsstudent problems to the RCYCP Supervisor;
May supplementclassroom instruction by tutoring students in academic subjects;
Maintain strictconfidentiality of students and school personnel information;
Performs other relatedduties.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education: Must be either 21 years old with graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate.
OR
At least 18 years old with possession of an Associate ofArts degree or a Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university.
Experience:One year of experience providing guidance to deaf and hard of hearing youth and assisting them with everyday life skills in a student life setting.
Fluency in American Sign Language required.
Note: Candidates may substitute additional education from an accredited college or university at the rate of sixty credit hours for the required experience.
DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge of thephysical emotional and social aspects of deafness;
Skill in American SignLanguage sufficient to permit fluent and accurate communication with studentsand parents;
Skill in writtenEnglish sufficient to permit fluent and accurate communication with studentsand parents who are not proficient in American Sign Language;
Ability to learnemergency medical procedures;
Ability to maintain adormitory environment conducive to positive student development;
Ability to workharmoniously with students and with other employees.
LICENSES REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS
1. Employees in this classification will be required to obtain and maintain RCYCPcertification.
2. Employees in this classification may be assigned duties which require theoperation of a motor vehicle. Employees assigned such duties will be requiredto possess a motor vehicle operators license valid in the State of Maryland.
3. Employees in this classification will be trained in cardiopulmonary resuscitationand firstaid training leading to certification. These certifications must be keptcurrent as a requirement of residential childcare licensure by the Maryland Department of Human Services.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
1. Employees in this classification are required to be proficient in American SignLanguage and in written English.
2. Employees in this classification will be required to pass a medical examinationand an annual screening for tuberculosis as a requirement of residential childcare licensure by the Maryland Department of Human Services
3. Employees in this classification are subject to substance abuse testing in accordance with Code of Maryland Regulations 17.04.09 Testing for IllegalUse of .
4. Employees in this classification will be required to apply for a criminal background check as a requirement of the Family Law Article Section 5551 Annotated Code of Maryland.
5.Candidates will need to provide three letters of recommendation.
SELECTION PROCESS
Applications will be prescreened before candidates areinvited to an interview. As an equal opportunity employer MSD is committed torecruiting retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of theStates diversity.
BARGAINING UNIT STATUS
In accordance with AFSCME Article 44 all positions advertised as contractual are temporary assignments. Such assignments may include but are not limited to shortterm grants defined temporary projects lasting 24 months or less emergency basis appointments for 12 months or less retirees from State service and positions less than fifty percent 50 fulltime equivalent (FTE).
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
Online applicationprocess is STRONGLY preferred.If you are unable to apply online or if youencounter difficulty you may submit via mail email fax or deliver inperson before the closing date and 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 paperapplication. Additional or supplemental information must be submitted bythe closing date and time. The preferred method to receive additionalinformation is for them to be uploaded. Application inquiries orsupplemental information can be directed to the following:
MailingAddress:Maryland School for the Deaf Recruitment Department P. O. Box894 Columbia MD 21044
Email:
Phone:TTY Users: call via Maryland Relay
Fax:
Individuals fromtraditionally underserved and underrepresented groups are strongly encouragedto apply. Bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply. As an equalopportunity employer Maryland is committed torecruiting retaining andpromoting employees who are reflective of the States diversity. We thankour Veterans for their service to our country and encourage them to apply.
MSD Residential Child Youth Care Practitioner - Substitute
