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?