Assistant Principal & Assistant School

AdministratorEligibility Pools

Carole C. GoodmanAssociate Superintendent

Ana M. Brito Stein, A&S Personnel Assistant

Helen A. Nixon, Assistant to the Assoc. Supt.

APPLICATION CHECKLIST

Create an MCPS Careers Profile

Apply to AP and/or ASA eligibility pool requisitions (“Future Opportunities: Assistant Principal [or Assistant School Administrator] Internal Candidates Only”)

Upload a letter of interest and current résumé

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APPLICATION CHECKLIST(continued)

Upload certificate of completion for the following courses:• Admin I (AP only) • OAT 1 (or refresher), including scores• FAW or refresher (AP only)

Request three recommendations (one must be a principal or immediate supervisor). These are returned directly to Ana_M_Stein@mcpsmd.org

EXPERIENCE—AP AND ASAMinimum 5 years successful teaching or

counseling, PPW, or psychology experience with “meets standard” evaluations

• Minimum 1 year within MCPS

Included in, or in addition to, years of teaching, candidates must have 2 years of:

School-based leadership experience OR

Assistant school administrator experience OR

Central services administrator/instructional specialist experience

EXPERIENCE (continued)School-based leadership is not limited to an

actual leadership position within the school

School-based leadership experiences may include, but are not limited to:

Providing professional development to other teachers

Developing curriculum and programs

Leading a major committee or initiative

Supervising a student teacher

Administrative Coursework

Requirement

Must be completed by Jan. 24, 2014

Administrative and Supervisory Certificate (Admin I)—AP Pool only

Observing 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 administrator,

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: Once your profile is complete, OHRD will send an email to schedule your written assessment.

Required: 1-hour written assessment to be completed at OHRD

Each written response will be scored by two independent scorers.

WRITTEN ASSESSMENT

Writing prompts include typical AP scenarios

Writing is evaluated on the following:• Following directions• Problem-solving skills• Language, mechanics & tone• Knowledge of MCPS policies &

procedures

Minimum score of 20 out of possible 25 points is required

WRITTEN ASSESSMENT(continued)

INTERVIEW for AP PoolOnce entry requirements are met, qualified candidates will be invited to interview for AP Pool.Panel 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 experiences

2)completed Admin I, OAT I, and FAW series

3)submitted three recommendations, all supporting their candidacy for AP Pool

4)successfully completed written assessment

5)current “meets standards” evaluation

Application process begins Nov. 4, 2013

Evidence of successful coursework completion and recommendations are due by Jan. 24, 2014

All written assessments must be completed by February 12, 2014

Interviews will be held Feb. 17 – Mar. 7 at OHRD at 45 W. Gude Drive

Final List of AP/ASA Pool Candidates will be released to principals on March 14, 2014

TIMEFRAME FOR AP POOL

Application process begins Nov. 4, 2013

Evidence of successful OAT I coursework completion and submitted recommendations are due by Jan. 24, 2014

Final List of ASA Pool Candidates will be released to principals on March 14, 2014

TIMEFRAME FOR ASA POOL

If selected into the AP and/or ASA Eligibility Pool, you will receive written notification from OHRD

If selected into the AP or ASA Eligibility Pool, you may:Apply for advertised vacancies (after the

close of the AP transfer season)Be invited by principals to interview for

specific vacancies

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.

FILLING A SPECIFIC VACANCY

Length of Tenure: 3 yearsAP/ASA Pool Reentry

After 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/ASA POOL TENURE

Once eligible to reapply, candidates must:

Submit 3 new recommendationsSubmit proof of current OAT 1 and FAW certification (including scores)

Continue to meet standard on all evaluations

AP POOL REENTRY

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 did not pass the writing assessment, consider taking a writing class, or studying MCPS policies and procedures.

Take FAW and/or OAT1 if taken more than three years ago.

Continue to meet standard on all evaluations.

IF YOU ARE NOT SELECTED. . .

Application & ProcessAna M. Stein, 301-279-3900

CertificationMarie Bercaw, 301-279-3112Susan Lebling, 301-279-3112

OAT IWade Coplen, 301-840-6740

Future Administrators’ Workshop Katherine M. Brooks, 301-279-4461

QUESTIONS?