MSD Residential Child & Youth Care Practitioner - Substitute (Contractual Position)

Introduction

Anticipated openings for the\r\n2025-2026 School Year.\r\n\r\n\r\nThe Maryland School\r\nfor the Deaf (MSD) is a diverse, bilingual community who in partnership with\r\nfamilies, provides an equitable and exemplary education in a nurturing,\r\nengaging, and challenging environment to ensure our students achieve personal\r\nexcellence and become lifelong learners.� As such, we are looking for\r\ndedicated individuals who can join us in the education of the children at MSD.\r\n\r\n\r\nWe are currently accepting\r\napplications to create a pool of qualified individuals who can work on an as\r\nneeded basis to temporarily assist in the Dorm program on any given day.\r\n

LOCATION OF POSITION

MSD, Frederick, Campus, 101 Clarke Place, Frederick,\r\nMD 21705\r\n

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.\r\n\r\n\r\nEmployees receive general supervision from a Residential Child and Youth Care Practitioner Supervisor, School for the Deaf, or from a designated administrator. Employees may be required to travel to various locations for events such as field trips, workshops, and recreational activities. Employees may be asked to work evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays.\r\n

POSITION DUTIES

Maintain a safe\r\nenvironment and keep students under direct supervision at all times;\r\n\r\n\r\nCommunicates with\r\nstudents to discuss their problems and offer them guidance, and serves as a\r\nmentor and role model for their assimilation into the deaf culture;\r\n\r\n\r\nMonitors students and\r\nassists them in complying with daily and weekly schedules of completing\r\nhomework, sleeping, eating, and performing personal hygiene;\r\n\r\n\r\nObserves and interacts\r\nwith students to prevent conflicts and minimize disturbances;\r\n\r\n\r\nUnder the direction of\r\nthe supervisor, devises and dispenses rewards and punishments within specified\r\nguidelines to ensure students comply with Maryland School for the Deaf rules and\r\npolicies;\r\n\r\n\r\nDocuments and reports\r\nstudent problems to the RCYCP Supervisor;\r\n\r\n\r\nMay supplement\r\nclassroom instruction by tutoring students in academic subjects;\r\n\r\n\r\nMaintain strict\r\nconfidentiality of students and school personnel information;\r\n\r\n\r\nPerforms other related\r\nduties.\r\n

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

\r\nEducation: Must be either 21 years old with graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate.\r\n\r\n\r\nOR\r\n\r\n\r\nAt least 18 years old with possession of an Associate of�Arts degree or a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.\r\n\r\n\r\nExperience:�One year of experience providing guidance to deaf and hard of hearing youth and assisting them with everyday life skills in a student life setting.\r\n\r\n\r\nNote: Candidates may substitute additional education from an accredited college or university at the rate of sixty credit hours for the required experience.\r\n\r\n\r\n

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge of the\r\nphysical, emotional and social aspects of deafness;\r\n\r\n\r\nSkill in American Sign\r\nLanguage sufficient to permit fluent and accurate communication with students\r\nand parents;\r\n\r\n\r\nSkill in written\r\nEnglish sufficient to permit fluent and accurate communication with students\r\nand parents who are not proficient in American Sign Language;\r\n\r\n\r\nAbility to learn\r\nemergency medical procedures;\r\n\r\n\r\nAbility to maintain a\r\ndormitory environment conducive to positive student development;\r\n\r\n\r\nAbility to work\r\nharmoniously with students and with other employees.\r\n

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

1. Employees in this classification will be required to obtain and maintain RCYCP�certification.\r\n2. Employees in this classification may be assigned duties which require the�operation of a motor vehicle. Employees assigned such duties will be required�to possess a motor vehicle operator’s license valid in the State of Maryland.\r\n3. Employees in this classification will be trained in cardiopulmonary resuscitation�and first-aid training leading to certification. These certifications must be kept�current as a requirement of residential childcare licensure by the Maryland Department of Human Services.\r\n

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

\r\n1. Employees in this classification are required to be proficient in American Sign�Language and in written English.\r\n\r\n\r\n2. Employees in this classification will be required to pass a medical examination�and an annual screening for tuberculosis as a requirement of residential child�care licensure by the Maryland Department of Human Services.\r\n\r\n\r\n3. Employees in this classification are subject to substance abuse testing in accordance with Code of Maryland Regulations 17.04.09, Testing for Illegal�Use of Drugs.\r\n\r\n\r\n4. Employees in this classification will be required to apply for a criminal background check as a requirement of the Family Law Article, Section 5-551, Annotated Code of Maryland.\r\n\r\n\r\n5.�Candidates\r\nwill need to provide three letters of recommendation.\r\n\r\n\r\n

SELECTION PROCESS

Applications\r\nwill be prescreened before candidates are invited to an interview. As an equal\r\nopportunity employer, MSD is committed to recruiting, retaining, and promoting\r\nemployees who are reflective of the State's diversity.\r\n

BENEFITS

\r\n\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 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.\r\n\r\n\r\n

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

Online application\r\nprocess is STRONGLY preferred.�If you are unable to apply online or if you\r\nencounter difficulty, you may submit via mail, e-mail, fax, or deliver in\r\nperson before the closing date and time.� Please include your name and\r\nrecruitment number on any documentation to ensure timely processing. Resumes\r\nwill NOT be accepted in lieu of completing the online or paper\r\napplication.� Additional or supplemental information must be submitted by\r\nthe closing date and time.� The preferred method to receive additional\r\ninformation is for them to be uploaded.� Application inquiries or\r\nsupplemental information can be directed to the following:\r\n\r\n\r\nMailing\r\nAddress:�Maryland School for the Deaf Recruitment Department, P. O. Box\r\n894, Columbia, MD 21044\r\n\r\n\r\nE-mail:\r\nemily.hicks@msd.edu\r\n\r\n\r\nPhone: 410-696-3031,\r\nTTY Users: call via Maryland Relay\r\n\r\n\r\nFax:�410-696-3084\r\n\r\n\r\nIndividuals from\r\ntraditionally underserved and underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged\r\nto apply. Bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply.� As an equal\r\nopportunity employer, Maryland is committed to�recruiting, retaining, and\r\npromoting employees who are reflective of the State's diversity.� We thank\r\nour Veterans for their service to our country, and encourage them to apply.\r\n