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

Introduction Anticipated openings for the 2025-2026 School Year. The Maryland School for the Deaf (MSD) is a diverse, bilingual community who 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. Location of Position MSD, Columbia Campus, 8169 Old Montgomery Road, Ellicott City, MD 21043 Main Purpose of Job A Residential Child and Youth Care Practitioner (RCYCP) at the Maryland School for the Deaf is responsible for 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 facilitating referrals to other staff at the Maryland School for the Deaf. Employees receive general supervision from a RCYCP Supervisor, School for the Deaf, or a designated administrator. Employees may be required to travel to various locations for events such as field trips, workshops, and recreational activities, and may be asked to work evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays. Position Duties Maintain a safe environment and keep students under direct supervision at all times. Communicate with students to discuss their problems and offer them guidance; serve as a mentor and role model for their assimilation into the deaf culture. Monitor students and assist them in complying with the daily and weekly schedules for completing homework, sleeping, eating, and performing personal hygiene. Observe and interact with students to prevent conflicts and minimize disturbances. Under the direction of the supervisor, devise and dispense rewards and punishments within specified guidelines to ensure students comply with Maryland School for the Deaf rules and policies. Document and report student problems to the RCYCP Supervisor. May supplement classroom instruction by tutoring students in academic subjects. Maintain strict confidentiality of students and school personnel information. Perform other related duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications Education: Must be either 21 years old with graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate; or at least 18 years old with possession of an Associate of Arts degree or a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university. Experience: 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. Fluency in American Sign Language required. Note: Candidates may substitute additional education from an accredited college or university at the rate of sixty credit hours for the required experience. Desired or Preferred Qualifications Knowledge of the physical, emotional and social aspects of deafness. Skill in American Sign Language sufficient to permit fluent and accurate communication with students and parents. Skill in written English sufficient to permit fluent and accurate communication with students and parents who are not proficient in American Sign Language. Ability to learn emergency medical procedures. Ability to maintain a dormitory environment conducive to positive student development. Ability to work harmoniously with students and other employees. Licenses, Registrations and Certifications Employees in this classification will be required to obtain and maintain RCYCP certification. Employees in this classification may be assigned duties requiring the operation of a motor vehicle. Employees assigned such duties must possess a motor vehicle operator’s license valid in the State of Maryland. 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. Special Requirements Employees in this classification are required to be proficient in American Sign Language and in written English. 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. 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. 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. Candidates will need to provide three letters of recommendation. Selection Process Applications will be prescreened before candidates are invited to an interview. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr State of Maryland