TEACHER AIDE MSD (Clerical Aide) (Middle School Department/ Student Life Department)

State of Maryland - MD School for Deaf - Columbia - Educational Svc. • Full-time • Columbia, MD, US • $38.24k - $73.24k / year • 2m ago

Introduction

Maryland School for the Deaf (MSD) is a diverse, bilingual community that, in partnership with families, provides an equitable and exemplary education in a nurturing, engaging, and challenging environment to ensure our students achieve personal excellence and become lifelong learners. As such, we are looking for dedicated individuals who can join us in the education of the children at MSD.

This is an 11-month position.

LOCATION OF POSITION

MSD, Columbia Campus, 8169 Old Montgomery Road, Ellicott City, MD 21043

Main Purpose of Job

Provide administrative support to the Principal of the Middle School department and the Director of Student Life.

POSITION DUTIES

Manage the office of the Middle School department in the daily operations of the program as well as support the Student Life department. In addition to supporting the Middle School Principal and Director of Student Life, this position serves students, families, teachers, staff, and visitors. Duties include developing, proofreading, and distributing correspondence, memos, forms, and reports for both classroom and dormitory staff, answering department phone calls, assisting with lunch duty, developing or securing materials for classrooms, tracking and sharing daily afterschool program student attendance, developing and maintaining medical assistance billing for all departments, and serving as a medical assistance provider for several students. This position also supports the Student Life department by sending confirmation letters of dorm placements to families, updating RCYCP staff records, and maintaining files for the Department of Human Services. This position will collaborate closely with the Campus Chief Educational Programs Officer’s office and with other programs in the school. May include communication with outside state and local agencies. May be asked to assume other duties as assigned by the Middle School Principal, Director of Student Life, or the Campus Chief Educational Programs Officer.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education: High School diploma or equivalent (GED) required. Fluency in English and American Sign Language required.

Experience: Four years performing office, secretarial type, or clerical work involving typing duties.

Notes:

1. Additional secretarial or clerical experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for the required education.

2. Thirty credit hours with a major in secretarial science or office technology from an accredited college may be substituted at the rate of thirty credits for one year of experience for up to two years of the required experience.

Strong English writing skills. Fluency in American Sign Language required.

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Experience in a school setting or clerical work preferred. Knowledge of Deaf Community preferred. Bachelor’s degree preferred.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

New hires are subject to a criminal background investigation at their own expense. (Maryland Code, Family Law Article 1, Sections 5-560-568)

Candidates will need to provide three letters of recommendation with their application.

SELECTION PROCESS

Please make sure that you provide sufficient information on your application to show that you meet the qualifications for this recruitment. All information concerning your qualifications must be submitted by the closing date. We will not consider information submitted after this date.

BENEFITS

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

Online application process is STRONGLY preferred. If online access is not available or if you encounter difficulty, you may submit via mail, e-mail, fax, or deliver in person before the closing date and time. Please include your name and recruitment number on any documentation to ensure timely processing. Resumes will NOT be accepted in lieu of completing the online or paper application. Additional or supplemental information must be submitted by the closing date and time. Application inquiries or supplemental information can be directed to the following:

Mailing Address: Maryland School for the Deaf, Recruitment Department, P.O. Box 894, Columbia, MD 21044

E-mail: emily.hicks@msd.edu

Phone: 410-696-3031, TTY Users: call via Maryland Relay

Fax: 410-696-3084

Individuals from traditionally underserved and underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged to apply. Bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply. As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining, and promoting employees who are reflective of the State's diversity. We thank our Veterans for their service to our country, and encourage them to apply.