Assistant Principal & Assistant
School Administrator Pool
Eligibility Process
O F F I C E O F H U M A N R E S O U R C E S A N D D E V E LO P M E N T – S E P T E M B E R 2 4 , 2 0 1 5
ASSOCIATE SUPERINTENDENT – DR. CAROL A KINDT
ASSISTANT TO THE ASSOCIATE SUPERINTENDENT – DIANE SMITH
SUPERVISOR, HUMAN CAPITAL – COURTNEY TEMPLE
DIRECTOR, SKILLFUL TEACHING AND LEADING – WADE COPLEN
THE ROLE OF OHRD
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Manage the ATS Pool Requisition
Evaluate application submissions
Update candidate status changes
Answer questions related to application process
Schedule writing assessments
Manage interview process
Communicate pool eligibility
APPLICATION CHECKLIST - AP
1. Update your MCPS Careers Profile
2. Apply to either AP Applicant Pool
3. Attach evidence of completed coursework—
Admin I and OAT 1
4. Attach evidence of completion of Future
Administrators’ Workshop (FAW) or refresher
5. Submit three recommendation forms OHRD
Recommendation form
6. Complete written assessment
APPLICATION CHECKLIST - ASA
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Update your MCPS Careers Profile
Apply to either ASA Applicant Pool
Attach evidence of completed coursework— OAT 1
Submit three recommendation forms OHRD
Recommendation form
EXPERIENCE—AP AND ASA
Minimum 5 years successful teaching or counseling, PPW,
or psychology experience
◦ Minimum 1 year within MCPS
Minimum 2 years of leadership experience
◦ School-based leadership experience
◦ Assistant school administrator experience
◦ Central services administrator/instructional specialist
experience
◦ Providing professional development to other teachers
◦ Developing curriculum and programs
Observing and Analyzing Teacher (OAT)
◦Completion of OAT 1 January 15, 2016.
◦OAT certification is valid for 3 years.
◦ OAT 1 recertification course is available for
candidates who need to update their certificate.
Future Administrators’ Workshop
(FAW)Requirements for AP Pool
◦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
RECOMMENDATION FORMS—AP/ASA
Pools
◦At least one recommendation must be from
current principal or supervisor
◦Minimum of 3 recommendations from
principals and supervisors
◦Recommendation forms are available on the
MCPS website
WRITTEN ASSESSMENT – AP only
Required: 1-hour written assessment
Writing prompts include typical AP scenarios
Writing is evaluated on the following
◦ Following directions
◦ Problem-solving skills
◦ Language, mechanics & tone
Each written response will be scored by at least two
independent scorers
Minimum score of 20 is required
INTERVIEW—AP Only
Once entry requirements are met (including a
passing writing score), qualified candidates will be
invited to an interview
◦Interviews will be conducted
◦Scoring rubric will be used during interview
A satisfactory review from this panel will be the
final step in the approval process
TIMEFRAME FOR AP/ASA POOLS
Application process begins October 1, 2015.
Evidence of coursework completion and submitted
recommendation forms are due by January 15,
2016
All written assessments must be completed by
January 29, 2016
Interviews will be held the week of February 15,
2016 at OHRD at 45 W. Gude Drive
Final List of AP/ASA Pool Candidates will be
released to principals on March 21, 2016
YOU’VE BEEN ACCEPTED!
If accepted into the AP/ASA Applicant Pool, you
will receive written notification from OHRD of
acceptance
If selected into the AP/ASA Applicant Pool, you
may:
◦Apply for advertised vacancies during Voluntary
Transfer Season
◦If selected, interview with principals
YOU’VE BEEN ACCEPTED!
(CONTINUED)
If selected to fill an AP/ASA vacancy, selection must
be approved by the Deputy Superintendent, School
Support and Improvement
If not selected to fill an AP/ASA vacancy, you will
remain in the AP/ASA Applicant Pool for a term of
(3) three years
IF YOU ARE NOT ACCEPTED. . .
You will be informed in writing by OHRD
You may reapply the following year
◦ Update your MCPS Careers Profile
◦ Submit one updated reference from your current
principal/supervisor
AP/ASA POOLS TENURE
Length of Tenure: 3 years
◦If not selected during the 3 year term, you
must wait 1-year before reapplying and
meet requirements again
QUESTIONS?
Application & Process
◦ Regina Powell, 301-315-7390
◦ Courtney Temple, 301-315-7390
Certification
◦ Marie Bercaw, 301-279-3112
◦ Susan Lebling, 301-279-3112
OAT I
◦ Wade Coplen, 301-840-6740
Future Administrators’ Workshop
◦ Robin McCue, 301-279-8440