Introduction

To provide speech, language and\r\naural rehabilitation services to MSD students, including those who may have\r\nmultiple disabilities. Speech-Language services help support a bilingual\r\napproach by facilitating and enhancing student communication skills.\r\n

LOCATION OF POSITION

Maryland School Deaf, Frederick\r\nCampus\r\n101 Clarke Place, Frederick, MD\r\n21705\r\n

Main Purpose of Job

To provide speech, language and\r\naural rehabilitation services to MSD students, including those who may have multiple\r\ndisabilities. Speech-Language services help support a bilingual approach by\r\nfacilitating and enhancing student communication skills.\r\n

POSITION DUTIES

��Administer language, speech and auditory skill\r\ndiagnostic evaluations;\r\n��Conduct speech, language, speech reading and\r\nauditory skills development;\r\n��Evaluate treatment and revise as necessary;\r\n��Prepare and maintain necessary records and\r\nreport on student services and progress;\r\n��Participate in team and community meetings;\r\n��Serve as an IEP team member, determine present\r\nlevels of performance and establish goals specifically addressed to student\r\nneeds;\r\n��Use developmentally appropriate activities, a\r\nvariety of therapy materials and oral-motor strategies as needed;\r\n��Adapt therapy strategies to facilitate student\r\nprogress, including service delivery methods (services both inside and outside\r\nof the classroom);\r\n��Consult with other professional and\r\nnonprofessional personnel, including conferences with parents and classroom\r\nstaff, concerning student performance;\r\n��Assist with training of classroom staff\r\nregarding amplification equipment, feeding/swallowing precautions and/or\r\naugmentative communication use;\r\n��Conduct and participate in seminars,\r\nin-service and professional training programs;\r\n��Maintain confidentiality pertaining to\r\nstudents care;\r\n��Assume other responsibilities as designated by\r\nthe Department Head.\r\n��Candidate should have:\r\n��Knowledge of the theory, principles and\r\npractices of speech-language pathology;\r\n��Evaluations and treatment should be conducted\r\nwith the unique deaf and hard of hearing population in mind.\r\nConsiderations of hearing levels, language abilities and cultural diversity are\r\nessential to meeting the needs of this population.\r\n��Proficiency with or the ability to use a\r\nvariety of computer programs and applications (i.e. Google, MS Word,\r\nBoardmaker, Maryland Online IEP program, etc.)\r\n��Skill in basic level of sign language a must\r\nwith willingness to improve ASL skills to achieve fluency\r\n��Additional desirable knowledge: Phonological\r\nAwareness, ABA experience, AAC experience, Feeding/Swallowing experience.\r\n

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education:� Set by the Maryland State Board of\r\nExaminers for Speech-Language Pathologists under the licensing requirements.\r\n

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

�\r\nCandidate possesses and maintains certification through the\r\nAmerican Speech-Language Hearing Association.\r\n�\r\nTakes initiative to remain current in clinical practice through\r\nlectures, literature and other educational opportunities.\r\n

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

Candidates for this position\r\nmust possess or be qualified to receive, a current license from the Maryland\r\nState Board of Examiners for Speech-Language Pathologists, 4201 Patterson\r\nAvenue, Baltimore, Maryland 21215.\r\n�\r\nEmployees in this class must\r\nrenew their license in accordance with Title 19, Speech-Language Pathology,\r\nHealth Occupations Article, and Annotated Code of Maryland.\r\n

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

New hires are subject to a\r\ncriminal background investigation at their own expense.� (Maryland Code,\r\nFamily Law Article 1, Sections 5-560-568)\r\n�\r\nCandidates will need to provide\r\nthree letters of recommendation with their application.\r\n

BENEFITS

Contractual employees who work for an agency covered under the State Employee and Retiree�Health and Welfare Benefits Program (the 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\n

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

Online application process is\r\nSTRONGLY preferred.�If you are unable to apply online or if you encounter\r\ndifficulty, you may submit via mail, e-mail, fax, or deliver in person before\r\nthe closing date and time.� Please include your name and recruitment\r\nnumber on any documentation to ensure timely processing.� Resumes will NOT\r\nbe accepted in lieu of completing the online or paper application. Additional\r\nor supplemental information must be submitted by the closing date and time.\r\nApplication inquiries or supplemental information can be directed to the\r\nfollowing:\r\nMailing Address:�Maryland\r\nSchool for the Deaf Recruitment Department, 101 Clarke Place, Frederick, MD\r\n21705\r\nE-mail: sharde.twyman@msd.edu\r\nPhone: 410-360-2008, TTY Users:\r\ncall via Maryland Relay\r\nFax:�410-696-3084\r\n�\r\nIndividuals from traditionally\r\nunderserved and underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged to apply.\r\nBilingual applicants are encouraged to apply.� As an equal opportunity\r\nemployer, Maryland is committed to�recruiting, retaining, and promoting\r\nemployees who are reflective of the State's diversity.� We thank our\r\nVeterans for their service to our country, and encourage them to apply.\r\n