TEACHER AIDE MSD (PT Classroom Teacher Aide)

About the job

Introduction

\r\nAnticipated openings for the 2026-2027 School Year.��Opening in the Family Education and Early Childhood Department, Frederick Campus, Fall\r\n2026.\r\n\r\n\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 21705\r\n

Main Purpose of Job

This role involves direct support to students and teachers across academic, social, and\r\nphysical areas. Key responsibilities include working with individual students or small\r\ngroups on teacher-planned tasks, monitoring student behavior, and providing assistance\r\nduring school routines such as arrival, lunch, and dismissal. The role also involves\r\nsupporting students in academic and social settings, collecting data, accompanying them\r\nto various school locations, and, in early childhood education (ECE), assisting with\r\nphysical and personal care needs. Instructional support includes preparing teaching\r\nmaterials, bulletin boards, visual aids, and organizing the classroom environment under\r\nthe teacher’s guidance. Additionally, the role may involve covering classes in the\r\nteacher’s absence and performing other duties as assigned by the Department Principal.\r\nClerical support, participation in IEP and team meetings, and attending professional development sessions are also expected. Overall, this position plays a vital role in reinforcing instruction, supporting student development, and maintaining a well-organized learning environment.\r\n

POSITION DUTIES

DIRECT SERVICE PROVISION\r\na. Work with an individual child or small group on learning tasks planned by teacher\r\nb. Monitor and assist students in academic and social settings\r\nc. Assist with collecting student data\r\nd. Assist with arrival/dismissal/recess/lunch duty as needed\r\ne. Assist teachers with students’ physical and personal�care needs (i.e., changing\r\ndiapers,accompanying students to bathroom/SHC, etc.)\r\nf. Monitor student behavior and teach/coach appropriate skills\r\ng. Accompany students to other parts of the school (e.g. library, cafeteria, gym)\r\nh. Cover classroom responsibilities when the teacher is temporarily unavailable due to\r\nother duties (i.e. IEP meetings, parent-teacher conferences, etc.) as deemed necessary by\r\nthe Department Principal.\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nPREPARATION OF INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS\r\na. Prepare teaching materials under the direction of the teacher(s)\r\nb. Prepare bulletin boards, charts, pictures, and supplementary aids as instructed\r\nby teacher(s)\r\nc. Prepare and operate visual media equipment as needed\r\nd. Assist the teacher in organizing physical space, equipment, and materials to\r\nsupport instruction\r\ne. Obtain instructional materials from the central supply\r\n\r\n\r\nOTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES\r\na. Attend IEP meetings and staffing meetings as directed\r\nb. Attend teaching team meetings as necessary\r\nc. Assist in clerical duties\r\nd. Improve professional competence through participation in staff\r\ndevelopment/training\r\ne. Perform other duties as assigned by the Department Principal\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education: High School Diploma or GED required.\r\n\r\n\r\nExperience: Fluency in ASL and written English preferred. Knowledge of Deaf Community\r\npreferred. Experience in working with deaf and hard of hearing students desired. Knowledge of\r\nstudents with additional disabilities and ability to teach students on different levels and with varying\r\neducational backgrounds desired.\r\n

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge of Deaf Community preferred.\r\n

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

New hires are subject to a criminal background investigation at their own expense. (Maryland Code,\r\nFamily Law Article 1, Sections 5-560-568)\r\n\r\n\r\nCandidates will need to provide three letters of recommendation.\r\n\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 process is STRONGLY preferred. If online access is not available or if you\r\nencounter difficulty, you may submit via mail, e-mail, fax, or deliver in person before the closing date\r\nand time. Please include your name and recruitment number on any documentation to ensure timely\r\nprocessing. Resumes will NOT be accepted in lieu of completing the online or paper application.\r\nAdditional or supplemental information must be submitted by the closing date and time. The\r\npreferred method to receive additional information is for them to be uploaded. Application inquiries or\r\nsupplemental 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,\r\nMD 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\r\napply. Bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply. As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is\r\ncommitted to recruiting, retaining, and promoting employees who are reflective of the State's\r\ndiversity. We thank our Veterans for their service to our country, and encourage them to apply.�\r\n