RCYCP SUPERVISOR (Student Life Department)

Introduction

The Maryland School for the Deaf provides an inclusive,\r\nlanguage-rich environment for deaf and hard of hearing students from birth\r\nthrough age 21. Rooted in a bilingual education approach, we ensure full access\r\nto American Sign Language and English across comprehensive academic,\r\nextracurricular, and student life programs. In partnership with families and\r\ncommunities, we empower students to think critically and develop a sense of\r\nself and belonging.\r\n�\r\nThis is an 11-month position.� The Shift hours\r\nare Monday through Friday (12:00 AM - 8:00 AM).\r\n

LOCATION OF POSITION

MSD, Frederick Campus, 101\r\nClarke Place, Frederick, MD 21705\r\n

Main Purpose of Job

The RCYCP Supervisor is the supervisory level of work over those providing guidance to deaf and\r\nhard of hearing students by serving as a mentor and role model, offering advice and assistance with everyday life skills and providing referrals as appropriate to other staff at the Maryland School for the Deaf. Employees in this classification supervise RCYCP.\r\n

POSITION DUTIES

The supervisor is\r\nresponsible for creating work schedules for staff including substitutes when\r\nnecessary. Develop schedules for special events such as weekend tournaments or\r\nsnow days, coordinating field trips, vehicle reservations and food service\r\nrequests.� The incumbent is responsible for reviewing and approving staff\r\ntimesheets and overtime requests, planning work schedules for special events\r\nsuch as weekend tournaments or snow days, coordinating field trips, vehicle\r\nreservations, and food service requests. The supervisor acts as liaison between\r\nthe school and parents/guardians, and works with specialists with regards to\r\nthe student's physical or emotional needs. The supervisor is responsible for\r\nconducting building inspections and reporting maintenance issues as well as\r\nmaintaining inventory records. Assesses emergency and crisis situations, makes\r\nappropriate contacts and referrals, and provides interim emergency medical and\r\nother assistance until specialized assistance is available.� The incumbent\r\nconducts staff evaluations two times per year, attends Employee Performance\r\nReview meetings as needed and attends staff meetings with the school management\r\nteam and dorm staff. The supervisor is responsible for creating, executes and\r\nmaintains documentation of training for staff development on a regular basis to\r\nmeet DHS and MDH requirements.� Performs other related duties as assigned\r\nby the Director of Student Life.\r\n

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

\r\nExperience: Eight years of experience, four years of experience providing guidance to\r\ndeaf and hard of hearing youth and assisting them with everyday life\r\nskills in a residential setting, one year must have been of supervisory\r\nexperience, and an additional four years of\r\nexperience working in a residential program.\r\n\r\n\r\nNotes:\r\n1. Candidates may substitute the possession of a Bachelor's\r\ndegree from an accredited college or university in Deaf Education, Special\r\nEducation or the Human Science field and four years\r\nof experience providing guidance to deaf and hard of hearing youth and\r\nassisting them with everyday life skills in a residential setting for the\r\nrequired experience.\r\n2.\r\nCandidates may substitute additional education at an accredited college or\r\nuniversity at the rate of sixty credit hours for each year of experience for up\r\nto two years of the required experience.\r\n\r\n\r\nFluency\r\nin American Sign Language is required for this position.\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\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 child care 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. Employees in this classification are required to be\r\ncertified by the State Board for the Certification of Residential Child Care\r\nProgram Professionals (the Board) within the first 180 of employment.\r\n\r\n\r\n6. Employees in this classification will be required to be\r\ntrained in cardiopulmonary resuscitation and first-aid training leading to\r\ncertification. These certifications must be kept current as a requirement of\r\nresidential child care licensure by the Maryland Department of Human Services.\r\n\r\n\r\n7. Candidates will need to provide three letters of\r\nrecommendation.\r\n\r\n\r\n

SELECTION PROCESS

Applicants who meet the\r\nminimum qualifications will be evaluated. The evaluation may be a rating of\r\nyour application based on your education, training and experience as they\r\nrelate to the requirements of the position. Therefore, it is essential that you\r\nprovide complete and accurate information on your application. All information\r\nconcerning your qualifications must be submitted by the closing date. We will\r\nnot consider information submitted after this date. Applicants certified to\r\nlist will receive eligibility for a period of one (1) year.\r\n

BENEFITS

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS\r\n

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

The online application process is STRONGLY preferred. If\r\nonline access is not available or if you encounter difficulty, you may submit\r\nvia mail, e-mail, fax, or deliver in person before the closing date and time.\r\nPlease include your name and recruitment number on any documentation to ensure\r\ntimely processing. Resumes will NOT be accepted in lieu of completing the\r\nonline or paper application. Additional or supplemental information must be\r\nsubmitted by the closing date and time. Application inquiries or supplemental\r\ninformation can be directed to the following:\r\n�\r\nMailing Address: Maryland School for the Deaf Recruitment\r\nDepartment, P. O. Box 894, Columbia, MD 21044\r\n�\r\nE-mail: emily.hicks@msd.edu\r\n�\r\nPhone: 410-696-3031, TTY Users: call via Maryland Relay\r\n�\r\nFax: 410-696-3084\r\n�\r\nIndividuals from traditionally underserved and\r\nunderrepresented groups are strongly encouraged to apply. Bilingual applicants\r\nare encouraged to apply. As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is\r\ncommitted to recruiting, retaining, and promoting employees who are reflective\r\nof the State's diversity. We thank our Veterans for their service to our\r\ncountry, and encourage them to apply.\r\n