Assistant Principal & Assistant School Administrator Eligibility Pools
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Assistant Principal & Assistant School
AdministratorEligibility Pools
Carole C. GoodmanAssociate Superintendent
Ana M. Brito SteinA&S Personnel Assistant
APPLICATION CHECKLIST1)Create an MCPS Careers Profile2)Apply to either AP or ASA eligibility pool--
resume lists classroom and leadership experiences
3)Attach evidence of completed coursework—Admin I (AP only) and OAT 1
4)Attach evidence of Future Administrators’ Workshop (FAW) or refresher (AP only)
5)Submit three recommendations6)Complete written assessment (AP only)7) Interview (AP only)
EXPERIENCE—AP AND ASAMinimum 5 years successful teaching
or counseling, PPW, or psychology experienceMinimum 1 year within MCPS
Included in, or in addition to, years of teaching, candidates must have 2 years of:School-based leadership experience ORAssistant school administrator experience
ORCentral services
administrator/instructional specialist experience
EXPERIENCE (CONTINUED)Teacher leadership is not limited to
an actual leadership position within the school
Teacher leadership experiences may include, but are not limited to:Providing professional development to
other teachers Developing curriculum and programs
Administrative Coursework RequirementMust be completed by Jan. 30, 2013Administrative and Supervisory
Certificate (Admin I)—AP Pool onlyObserving and Analyzing
Teaching I (OAT 1)—AP and ASA PoolOAT 1 refresher is provided for those
who completed OAT 1 more than three years before application
Future Administrators’ Workshop Requirement (FAW)For the AP Pool only,If not currently an administrators, complete the full-length FAW before applying to AP Pool
If a current administrator, take a 1-day FAW refresher designed for your needs
Submit certificate showing completion of FAW or the refresher
Minimum of 3 recommendations from principals/supervisors
At least one recommendation from current, direct supervisor/principal
Recommendation forms will be available on the MCPS website
RECOMMENDATIONS—AP and ASA Pools
For the AP Pool only,Required: 1-hour written
assessment to be completed at OHRD
Writing prompts include typical AP scenarios
Writing is evaluated on the following:• Following directions• Problem-solving skills• Language, mechanics & tone
WRITTEN ASSESSMENT
Minimum score of 20 out of possible 25 points is required
Each written response will be scored by at least two independent scorers. A third scorer may be used if necessary
WRITTEN ASSESSMENT (CONTINUED)
INTERVIEW—AP OnlyOnce entry requirements are met, qualified candidates will be invited to interview for AP PoolPanel of principals/directors will conduct interviewsScoring rubric will be used during interviewCandidates are encouraged to bring a portfolio of workA satisfactory review from this panel will be the final step in the approval process
QUALIFICATIONS FOR INTERVIEW
Candidate has. . .1)Applied to AP eligibility pool citing
classroom and leadership experiences2)Completed Admin I and OAT I
Coursework 3)Completed Future Administrators’
Workshop (FAW)4)Has submitted three recommendations
—all are recommend candidate for AP Pool
5)Successful completion of written assessment
Application process begins Oct. 29, 2012
Evidence of coursework completion and submitted recommendations are due by Jan. 30, 2013
All written assessments must be completed by March 1, 2013
Interviews will be held March 4-8, 2013 at OHRD at 45 W. Gude Drive
Final List of AP Pool Candidates will be released to principals on March 22, 2013
TIMEFRAME FOR AP POOL
Application process begins Oct. 29, 2012
Evidence of OAT I coursework completion and submitted recommendations are due by Jan. 30, 2013
Final List of ASA Pool Candidates will be released to principals on March 22, 2013
TIMEFRAME FOR ASA POOL
If selected into the AP or ASA Eligibility Pool, you will receive written notification from OHRD of acceptance
If selected into the AP or ASA Eligibility Pools, you may:Apply for advertised vacanciesReceive request-for-interview calls from
principals and receive a call from the principal with an offer
YOU’VE BEEN SELECTED!
If selected to fill an AP or ASA vacancy, selection must be approved by the deputy superintendent of school support and improvement.
If not selected to fill an AP vacancy, you will remain in the pool for a maximum of three years
If not selected to fill an ASA vacancy, you must apply for the ASA Pool again next year
YOU’VE BEEN SELECTED! (CONTINUED)
Length of Tenure: 3 yearsIf you are currently in the AP Pool under the previous requirements, you are not required to meet new requirements.
Required to meet new requirements upon renewal
AP POOL TENURE
Renewal RequirementsAfter 3 years, all candidates will take 1-year break before reapplying
After 3 years in the AP Pool, OHRD or OSSI will conduct an EXIT interview with exiting candidates to help them identify personal leadership experiences to pursue during 1-year break
AP POOL RENEWAL
Once eligible to reapply, candidates must:
Submit 3 new recommendationsEnsure OAT I certification is updatedParticipate in 1-day refresher FAWContinue to meet standard on all evaluations
Interview with Principal/Director Panel if renewing for first time under the new requirements
AP POOL RENEWAL (continued)
You will be informed in writing by OHRD as to why you were not selected for the AP or ASA Eligibility Pool
You may reapply the following year
IF YOU ARE NOT SELECTED. . .
If you did not pass the writing assessment, consider taking a writing class
Take FAW, if taken more than three years ago
WAYS TO ENHANCE YOUR CANDIDACY FOR AP POOL
If recommendations are below standard, make sure you ask for references from those who best know your work.
Take OAT I refresher, if taken more than three years ago
Assume as many leadership opportunities as possible in preparation for applying to the pool again.
WAYS TO ENHANCE YOUR CANDIDACY FOR AP AND ASA POOLS
Application & ProcessAna M. Stein, 301-217-5110
CertificationMarie Bercaw, 301-279-3112Susan Lebling, 301-279-3112
OAT IWade Coplen, 301-601-4800
Future Administrators’ Workshop Nicole Quiroga, 301-353-8870
QUESTIONS?