Introduction The Maryland School for the Deaf provides an inclusive, language-rich environment for deaf and hard ofhearing students from birth through age 21. Rooted in a bilingual educationapproach, we ensure full access to American Sign Language and English acrosscomprehensive academic, extracurricular, and student life programs. Inpartnership with families and communities, we empower students to thinkcritically and develop a sense of self and belonging. LOCATION OF POSITIONMSD, Columbia Campus, 8169 Old Montgomery Road, Ellicott City, MD 21043 Main Purpose of JobThe main purpose of this position is to manage the daily operations, maintenance of schedules, and overall personnel needs of the Elementary Department to foster a safe, collaborative environment for students, staff, and families. Reporting closely to the Chief Educational Programs Officer (CEPO), the position is responsible for interviewing, orienting, and evaluating faculty, leading department meetings, and implementing professional development. Key academic and operational duties include coordinating student placements, monitoring lesson plans, overseeing standardized testing, and enforcing IEP implementation and data collection. Additionally, this role drives the school's master schedule, supports the bilingual education philosophy and language and literacy planning and policy, manages school discipline and safety protocols, and monitors the overall well-being and attendance of both students and staff. POSITION DUTIESThis position isresponsible for the daily operations of the Elementary Department that entailsdaily coverage, subbing, the support of the department's needs, and themaintenance of daily schedules. In addition to operating the department, thisincludes serving students, teachers, staff, and families. Duties includeassistance in hiring/orientation of new faculty, observation and evaluation ofstaff, the direction of staff/department meetings, the planning andimplementation of the professional development training and in-service events, and the coordination of staff assignments and student placements. This positiontakes responsibilities in creating and improving the school's master schedule, arranging school functions, supporting the bilingual education philosophy andlanguage and literacy planning and policy, assisting with classroom management, promoting consistent discipline within the school, enforcing the IEPimplementation and data collection, supervising state and local standardizedtesting to ensure compliance with established processes and policies, andmonitoring weekly units and lesson plans that include appropriate educationalobjectives, strategies, and activities. This position includes adhering to theschool's school safety protocols, progressive disciplinary action, due process, as well as monitoring and maintaining student and staff well-being, includingattendance and progress reports. This position collaborates closely with the Campus Chief Educational Programs Officer (CEPO) and its office as well as withother programs in the school. May be asked to assume other duties as assignedby CEPO.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education:
Master's degree in Education of Deaf students, Educationof Deaf students with additional disabilities or Special Education required.
Experience:
Three years of successful classroom teaching experiencewith Deaf and Hard of Hearing students required. Must be fluent inAmerican Sign Language and written English. Superior interpersonal and activelistening skills required. DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONSKnowledge of Deaf Communityis preferred. LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONSMust hold the Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) Administrator II certification or Supervisors of Instruction, Assistant Principals, and Principals licensure or be eligible toobtain Supervisorsof Instruction, Assistant Principals, and Principals licensure in the required timeframe.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
New hires are subject to a criminal background investigationat their own expense. (Maryland Code, Family Law Article 1, Sections 5-560-568) Candidates will need to provide three letters ofrecommendation.
SELECTION PROCESS:
Applicationswill be prescreened before candidates are invited to an interview. As anequal opportunity employer, MSD is committed to recruiting, retaining, andpromoting employees who are reflective of the State's diversity.
BENEFITS:
STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITSFURTHER INSTRUCTIONSOnline application process is STRONGLY preferred. Ifonline access is not available or if you encounter difficulty, you may submitvia mail, e-mail, fax, or deliver in person before the closing date andtime. Please include your name and recruitment number on anydocumentation to ensure timely processing. Resumes will NOT be accepted in lieuof completing the online or paper application. Additional or supplemental informationmust be submitted by the closing date and time. A copy of your college transcripts must accompany yourapplication. The preferred method to receive transcripts and additionalinformation is for them to be uploaded. Application inquiriesor supplemental information can be directed to the following: Mailing Address: 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: 410-696-3084 Individuals from traditionally underserved andunderrepresented groups are strongly encouraged to apply. Bilingual applicantsare encouraged to apply. As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland iscommitted to recruiting, retaining, and promoting employees who are reflectiveof the State's diversity. We thank our Veterans for their service to ourcountry, and encourage them to apply. DepartmentMD School for Deaf - Columbia - Educational Svc. Date Opened 9/30/2026 11:35:00 AMFiling Deadline 10/14/2026 11:59:00 PMSalary$100,055.00 - $190,990.00/year Employment TypeFull-TimeHR Analyst Emily HicksWork Location Howard
