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Recruitment Schedule
May 2008
- May 9 -- On-Site Preliminary Interviews - HCPSS FRC, Potomac Room
- May 12 -- On-Site Preliminary Interviews - HCPSS FRC, Patuxent Room
- May 21 -- Kean University, NJ
- May 23 -- On-Site Preliminary Interviews - HCPSS FRC, Patuxent Room
- May 29 -- On-Site Preliminary Interviews - HCPSS FRC, Susquehanna Room
- May 30 -- On-Site Preliminary Interviews - HCPSS FRC, Susquehanna Room
July 2008
- Jul 7-12 -- League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC) - Chicago
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Why teach in Howard
County?
- Competitive salaries,
signing bonuses
- Ongoing professional development
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State-of-the-art schools
-
Motivated and talented
students
- A community that values
and supports education
What new teachers are saying...
I was attracted to Howard
County because of the...
...attitude of the staff concerning the value of education
and teaching.
...County's reputation for excellence.
Having moved here from
another area I like...
...the
convenience of Columbia.
...progressive education system that
is close to major cities and colleges.
...that there isn't a lot
of crime.
...the diversity of backgrounds involved in education.
During the recruitment
period, my personal contact with the Howard County staff...
...was very individualized and personal.
...gave the impression that Howard County valued their employees.
...was helpful and friendly.
In my opinion, the one
best thing Howard County has to offer new teachers...
...the four-day New Teacher Orientation.
...many sources of support.
...support for new teachers during a
generally difficult time in their careers.
Frequently Asked Questions
How will I know the status of my
application?
When an application for
employment is received, a permanent file is created in our database. A postcard acknowledging receipt of the application is
sent. The application is then
considered to be active. The application will remain
active until the fall of the year. Applicants who
are not hired are automatically sent a Reactivation
Post Card during the winter months. Applicants
should send updated references on a yearly basis and
submit a brief letter indicating their continued
interest in employment with HCPSS. Inactive
applications are retained for three years and then
destroyed if no further interest is shown.
What can I use as references?
Beginning teachers
should submit student teaching evaluations or a
college placement file that contains student
teaching evaluations. Experienced teachers should
submit copies of evaluations as references. We would
prefer the last three years of experience. Letters
of reference are also acceptable.
If you do not have
teaching experience, you may use evaluations from
other work experiences. References from volunteer or
work experiences involving working with children or
teaching would be appropriate.
I don't have a teaching degree. What
opportunities are there for me?
Howard County usually
does not consider for teaching positions those who
do not have a degree in education. Occasionally we
will hire a person who is close to be fully
certified as a teacher. In that case, a provisional
contract would be given and a provisional Maryland
teacher certificate would be issued. For example, a
provisional contract could be offered to someone who
has completed a college education program in
education but needs 6 hours of recent credit or must
submit qualifying scores for the PRAXIS tests
requirement. All teaching candidates must have a
minimum of a Bachelors Degree.
If you wish further
information about teacher certification
requirements, you may contact a local four-year
college that offers a program leading towards
teacher certification or write or call the Maryland
State Department of Education, 410-767-0412.
What do I have to do to get a
Maryland teacher certificate?
You should write to:
Maryland State Department of Education
Office
of Certification
200 West Baltimore Street
Baltimore, MD 21201
In addition to the cover
letter, you must include official transcripts from
all colleges attended and copies of applicable test
scores. MSDE takes about 12 weeks to respond to your
request. You may also wish to try the MSDE web site.
When does Howard County begin
hiring?
Human
Resources begins sending
candidates to Howard County schools for interviews
for vacant positions in late June. All candidates
must have a complete file and have had a interview
in order to be referred. All candidates must be
referred by the Office of Human Resources.
Principals will not consider applicants who have not
been referred by Human Resources.
How do I get an interview?
Applicants with a
complete teacher application file may call to
schedule an interview. Interviews will be scheduled
on a first come, first served basis until the
allotted interview slots are filled. After that
point, applicants will be scheduled on an individual
basis based upon anticipated vacancies.
If you are a student
just completing a teacher certification program, you
should check with your career planning office to
find out if Howard County will be visiting your
college or a local job fair to interview student
teachers. Howard County visits most colleges in
Maryland and job fairs in Mid-Atlantic Region.
Please contact us if you
are unable to obtain the information you need. We
will happy to assist you in locating a college that
we will be visiting.
How do I become teacher if I did not major in education?
See information on Alternative Teacher Preparation (ATP) Program.
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