Salary Range: $119,662- $162,896 (N) . For information about benefits, please follow the link (CLICK HERE).
Application window for the Assistant Principal Pool:November 1, 2024 – August 10, 2025
CLICK HEREfor overview ofprocess and additional informationAPPLICATION PROCESS
Only complete applications with the below items will be considered
Letter of Interest
Addressed to Ms. April L. Key, Chief, Office of Human Resources and Development Specifyinstructional level(s) interested in serving as an assistant principalCurrent Resume
Evidence of 3 years or more of leadership experienceEvidence of 5 years of teaching experience.Include a list of 3 references in your resume. The resume should not exceed two pages, and there is no required format.BUT WHAT IF I DON'T HAVE A LEADERSHIP ROLE?
Leadership is not position-dependent, although it is embedded in some roles (ex. assistant school administrator, content specialist). You can describe initiatives, committees, and programs led. It is important to provide context for this leadership work and the duration of the work. If you do not have the requisite leadership experience yet, consider asking your team leader, assistant principal, or principal if you can support and lead some of the work for which s/he is accountable. Be ready to demonstrate your leadership experience in a future application opportunity.
Reference Forms
You must obtain two references to complete your application. BOTH must be from principals or supervisors, and ONE must be from your current principal/supervisor.Current principal/supervisor should send directly toadminstaffing@mcpsmd.orgThe current recommendation form can be foundCLICK HERE If you have only been in your current position for less than six months, you may ask your former principal/supervisor to complete your reference form. You may not, however, submit an old reference for a different position.Applicants are encouraged to have a discussion with their principal/supervisor prior to applying to discuss areas of strength and opportunities for growth.You may not submit this form yourself; it must be sent to our office by the person completing the form.The above 3 items (Interest Letter, Resume, and Reference Forms) should consist of the following information:
Details pertaining to the impact of your leadership as outlined in the competenciesInformation regarding the impact of your leadership on student achievement and building staff capacityQualitative and quantitative data and concrete examples demonstrating your leadership and impact of your workUndergraduate and graduate transcripts (external candidates)
Upload unofficial copies on MyCareers ProfileProvide official copies sent directly from the institution to MCPS at adminstaffing@mcpsmd.orgCertification Requirements
Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) Administrator I Certificate EVEN IF THE MCPS CERTIFICATION OFFICE HAS A COPYNon-Maryland State Administrator Certificates, pleaseCLICK HEREfor additional steps InformationLeadership Artifact
Upload one current artifact (as a PDF) demonstrating an authentic work product of your current leadership.Topics-may include, but not limited to the following (improvement of teaching and learning; school culture and climate; social emotional well-being; systemic initiatives; equity and antiracism; school and office operations; student services)Guiding Questions- Is this work authentic, current and demonstrates your leadership? What was your goal in initiating the work and why? What was your role in the work? What qualitative or quantitative data shows that you made an impact? What did you learn and what would you do differently?Considerations- Keep in mind your audience and be concise with providing context and relevance of your chosen artifact. Please note that artifacts are NOT awards, emails, letters of recommendation, course completion, or an email.AS Staffing Office Contact Information (Please include all of the below names on your email)
James_J_Mccoy@mcpsmd.orgChristina_S_Lee@mcpsmd.orgMary_Montano@mcpsmd.orgSalary Range: $119,662- $162,896 (N) . For information about benefits, please follow the link (CLICK HERE).
Application window for the Assistant Principal Pool:November 1, 2024 – August 10, 2025
CLICK HEREfor overview ofprocess and additional informationAPPLICATION PROCESS
Only complete applications with the below items will be considered
Letter of Interest
Addressed to Ms. April L. Key, Chief, Office of Human Resources and Development Specifyinstructional level(s) interested in serving as an assistant principalCurrent Resume
Evidence of 3 years or more of leadership experienceEvidence of 5 years of teaching experience.Include a list of 3 references in your resume. The resume should not exceed two pages, and there is no required format.BUT WHAT IF I DON'T HAVE A LEADERSHIP ROLE?
Leadership is not position-dependent, although it is embedded in some roles (ex. assistant school administrator, content specialist). You can describe initiatives, committees, and programs led. It is important to provide context for this leadership work and the duration of the work. If you do not have the requisite leadership experience yet, consider asking your team leader, assistant principal, or principal if you can support and lead some of the work for which s/he is accountable. Be ready to demonstrate your leadership experience in a future application opportunity.
Reference Forms
You must obtain two references to complete your application. BOTH must be from principals or supervisors, and ONE must be from your current principal/supervisor.Current principal/supervisor should send directly toadminstaffing@mcpsmd.orgThe current recommendation form can be foundCLICK HERE If you have only been in your current position for less than six months, you may ask your former principal/supervisor to complete your reference form. You may not, however, submit an old reference for a different position.Applicants are encouraged to have a discussion with their principal/supervisor prior to applying to discuss areas of strength and opportunities for growth.You may not submit this form yourself; it must be sent to our office by the person completing the form.The above 3 items (Interest Letter, Resume, and Reference Forms) should consist of the following information:
Details pertaining to the impact of your leadership as outlined in the competenciesInformation regarding the impact of your leadership on student achievement and building staff capacityQualitative and quantitative data and concrete examples demonstrating your leadership and impact of your workUndergraduate and graduate transcripts (external candidates)
Upload unofficial copies on MyCareers ProfileProvide official copies sent directly from the institution to MCPS at adminstaffing@mcpsmd.orgCertification Requirements
Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) Administrator I Certificate EVEN IF THE MCPS CERTIFICATION OFFICE HAS A COPYNon-Maryland State Administrator Certificates, pleaseCLICK HEREfor additional steps InformationLeadership Artifact
Upload one current artifact (as a PDF) demonstrating an authentic work product of your current leadership.Topics-may include, but not limited to the following (improvement of teaching and learning; school culture and climate; social emotional well-being; systemic initiatives; equity and antiracism; school and office operations; student services)Guiding Questions- Is this work authentic, current and demonstrates your leadership? What was your goal in initiating the work and why? What was your role in the work? What qualitative or quantitative data shows that you made an impact? What did you learn and what would you do differently?Considerations- Keep in mind your audience and be concise with providing context and relevance of your chosen artifact. Please note that artifacts are NOT awards, emails, letters of recommendation, course completion, or an email.AS Staffing Office Contact Information (Please include all of the below names on your email)
James_J_Mccoy@mcpsmd.orgChristina_S_Lee@mcpsmd.orgMary_Montano@mcpsmd.orgClick the link below to access the AP Pool Application Support Site. Information on this site is essential to your success.