Assistant Principal & Assistant School Administrator Eligibility Pools
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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
(continued)
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 [email protected]
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?