Introduction

Anticipated openingsfor the 2023-2024 School Year.The Maryland School for theDeaf (MSD) is a diverse, bilingual community who in partnership with families,provides an equitable and exemplary education in a nurturing, engaging, andchallenging environment to ensure our students achieve personal excellence andbecome lifelong learners. As such, we are looking for dedicated individuals whocan join us in the education of the children at MSD.

LOCATION OF POSITION

MSD, Frederick Campus, 101 Clarke Place, Frederick, MD 21705

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 RCYCP Supervisor, School for the Deaf, or from a designated administrator. Employees might be asked to work evenings, nights, weekends, holidays and on other campuses. Employees may be required to travel to various locations for events such as field trips, workshops, and recreational activities.

POSITION DUTIES

Maintain a safeenvironment and ensure of student’s safety at all times;Possess responsibilityfor the students at all times;Makes parents/guardianand teacher contact 1 time a week or as required by supervisor;Informs parentsof student development through telephone calls, letters, and meetings with theParent, Teacher, and Counselor;Interacts withstudents to offer them guidance and discuss their problems as needed, andserves as a mentor and role model for their assimilation into the deaf culture;Teaches and assistsstudent in complying with daily and weekly schedules of completing homework, sleeping,eating, cleanliness of their living areas and performing personal hygiene;Documents and reportsand reviews student concerns to the RCYCP Supervisor;Assesses emergency andcrisis situations, makes appropriate contacts and referrals, and providesinterim emergency medical and other assistance until specialized assistance isavailable;Develops, implements,and monitors student activities;Maintains weeklyreviews on student’s progress/developments in the dorm with team;May participate in thedevelopment of educational programs and workshops;May supplementclassroom instruction by tutoring students in academic subjects;Maintains strictconfidentiality of students and school personnel information;Participates inappropriate professional development;May make periodicsafety checks of doors and windows of student residences;Provides support whiletraveling to and from events such as extracurricular activities, workshops andfield trips.Employees may besubject to call-in based on staffing needs.Individuals who areassigned to perform the direct care responsibilities related to activities ofdaily living, self-help, and socialization skills in a residential child careprogram;Performs other relatedduties.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education:� Must be either 21 years old withgraduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high schoolequivalency certificate.ORAt least 18 years oldwith possession of an Associate of�Arts degree or a Bachelor’s degree froman accredited college or university.Experience:�One year of experience providingguidance to deaf and hard of hearing youth and assisting them with everydaylife skills in a student life setting.Fluency in American Sign Languagerequired.��Skill in written English sufficient to permit fluent andaccurate communication with students and parents who are not proficient inAmerican Sign Language.Note: Candidates may substituteadditional education from an accredited college or university at the rate ofsixty credit hours for the required experience.

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge of thephysical, emotional and social aspects of deafness;Understanding of Legaland Ethical Issues in Residential Care;Post secondarytraining in counseling, child development, or education;Experience at aresidential school for the deaf or another residential childcare facility;Experience in teachingand caring for children and youth with and without disabilities;Possess Marylandmedication administration or equivalent certification;Ability to learnemergency medical procedures;Ability to maintain adormitory environment conducive to positive student development;Ability to workharmoniously with students and with other employees.Hold or obtain a validdriver license.

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

1. Employees in thisclassification will be required to obtain and maintainRCYCP�certification.2. Employees in thisclassification may be assigned duties which require the�operation of amotor vehicle. Employees assigned such duties will be required�to possessa motor vehicle operator’s license valid in the State of Maryland.3. Employees in thisclassification will be trained in cardiopulmonary resuscitation�andfirst-aid training leading to certification. These certifications must bekept�current as a requirement of residential childcare licensure by theMaryland Department of Human Services.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

1. Employees in thisclassification are required to be proficient in American Sign�Language andin written English.2. Employees in thisclassification will be required to pass a medical examination�and anannual screening for tuberculosis as a requirement of residentialchild�care licensure by the Maryland Department of Human Services.3. Employees in thisclassification are subject to substance abuse testing in accordance with Codeof Maryland Regulations 17.04.09, Testing for Illegal�Use of Drugs.4. Employees in thisclassification will be required to apply for a criminal background check as arequirement of the Family Law Article, Section 5-551, Annotated Code ofMaryland.5. Employees in thisclassification are required to obtain Residential Children and Youth CarePractitioner certification (within 180 days of hiring) and maintain thecertification.6. Employees in thisclassification are required to have at least 40 hours of Department of HumanService (DHS) training hours annually and 20 hours of Continuing Education(CEU) every two years for their RCYCP certification.7. Candidates will need toprovide three letters of recommendation.

SELECTION PROCESS

Applications will be prescreened before candidates are invited to aninterview. As an equal opportunity employer, MSD is committed to recruiting,retaining, and promoting employees who are reflective of the State's diversity.

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, e-mail, fax, or deliver inperson before the closing date and time.� Please include your name and recruitmentnumber on any documentation to ensure timely processing. Resumes will NOT beaccepted in lieu of completing the online or paper application.Additional or supplemental information must be submitted by the closing dateand time.� The preferred method to receive additional information is forthem to be uploaded.� Application inquiries or supplemental informationcan be directed to the following:MailingAddress:�Maryland School for the Deaf Recruitment Department, P. O. Box894, Columbia, MD 21044E-mail:emily.hicks@msd.eduPhone: 410-696-3031,TTY Users: call via Maryland RelayFax:�410-696-3084Individuals fromtraditionally underserved and underrepresented groups are strongly encouragedto apply. Bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply.� As an equalopportunity employer, Maryland is committed to�recruiting, retaining, andpromoting employees who are reflective of the State's diversity.� We thankour Veterans for their service to our country, and encourage them to apply.