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Returning applicants
Have you already completed an application for 2009-2010 positions?
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If you completed an application prior to 10/15/08, you will need to complete the 2009-2010 application. We apologize for the inconvenience. Please review the information below for beginning a new application.
New applicants
If you are a new applicant, please read the information below prior to completing and submitting your application for Teaching or Related Service Provider (RSP) positions.
- Who may apply?
- What is the application process?
- What documents are required and when must they be submitted?
- Whom do I caontact if I have questions about my application?
- What subjects areas are City Schools hiring for?
- What are the requirements for Related Service Providers?
- What are the requirements for foreign citizens or graduates of foreign universities?
1. Who may apply?
The Baltimore City Schools is committed to fully complying with the guidelines of the No Child Left Behind Act. The Baltimore City Schools invites candidates with the following credentials to apply:
Candidates who have or will receive a degree in education must possess ALL of the following by August 2009 in order to be considered eligible for 2009-2010 teaching positions and may apply directly using our online application:
- A Bachelor’s degree or higher in education from an accredited institution of higher education (IHE) with an approved teacher education program;
- Completed student teaching experience;
- An undergraduate GPA of a 2.8 or above;
- A Maryland or other state professional teaching certificate for which a qualifying examination was required; and
- U.S. citizenship or current authorization to work in the U.S.
Candidates who do not have a degree in education should NOT complete the general Baltimore City Schools online application. Instead, you may apply for consideration through the
Baltimore City Teaching Residency
(BCTR). The Teaching Residency, an alternative route program leading to full certification, is designed for outstanding individuals who have a deep commitment to children and want to earn their teaching certification while working full time in a Baltimore City Schools. Individuals applying to the Baltimore City Teaching Residency must possess ALL of the following:
- U.S. citizenship or current authorization to work in the U.S.;
- A Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree;
- An undergraduate GPA of a 2.8 or above;
- Meet the eligibility requirements for one of the below content areas:
- Elementary & Early Childhood
Education: (must have all of the following) 9 credits in math; 6 credits in social studies; 6 credits in English; 6 credits in science (psychology and sociology do not count); 12 credits in other humanities; a 3.0 GPA average in the above coursework
- Secondary Contents – Art, English, Math, Music, Science, Social Studies, Spanish: (must have all of the following) a major or 30 credits in the content area; a 3.0 GPA in the major or the average of the 30 credits
- Special Education – Elementary & Secondary:
Individuals interested in special education must qualify for either elementary or secondary education based on the requirements listed above.
BCTR Application deadline is Monday, January 29, 2009 to train in the summer of 2009 and being teaching in August 2009 for the 2009-2010 school year.
2. In what subject areas is City Schools accepting applicants?
The need for subject area varies based on school needs and period of the hiring season. At this time, City Schools is accepting applicants in all subject areas. RSP positions include: school psychologists, guidance counselors, social workers and speech/language pathologists.
3. What are the requirements for Related Service Providers (RSP)?
RSP positions include: school psychologists, guidance counselors, social workers, speech language pathologists, occupational therapists, physical therapists, and audiologists. The following are the minimal educational requirements to be considered for RSP positions:
School Psychologist – Master’s degree in School or Educational Psychology and hold or be eligible for a Maryland professional certificate
Guidance Counselors – Master’s degree in School or Educational Psychology from an accredited program and Maryland professional certificate
Social Workers – Master in Social Work and hold a LCSWC (Licensed Clinical Social Worker-Certified) licensure
Speech Language Pathologist – Master’s in Speech Language Pathology or Communication Disorders and hold or be eligible for a license from the Maryland Licensure Board of Speech Pathology OR an American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) Certificate of Clinical Competence. Applicants with a Bachelor’s degree in Speech Language Pathology or Communication Disorders who are currently enrolled in a master’s degree program will be considered.
Occupational Therapist – Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy and hold or be eligible for a license from the Maryland Board of Occupational Therapy Examiners. Applicants with a Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Therapy received before 2008 will be considered.
Physical Therapist – Master’s degree in Physical Therapy and hold or be eligible for a license to practice Physical Therapy from the Maryland Board of Physical Therapy Examiners.
Audiologist – Master’s degree in Audiology and must have ASHA CCC-A. Must hold or be eligible for a license from the Maryland Board of Audiologists.
4. What are the requirements for foreign citizens or graduates of foreign universities?
You may apply for a position only if you are currently authorized to work in the United
States. Once you have submitted an application, a copy of your authorization to work in the United States (visa or green card) must be received by our office BEFORE we can review your application.
Applicants with degrees from foreign universities must submit a completed course-by-course evaluation of their transcripts BEFORE we can review your application. This evaluation must be performed by an educational evaluation service recognized by the Maryland State Department of Education. For further information and contact information for these evaluation services, consult
www.msde.state.md.us or call 410.767.0412.
5. What is the application process?
All applicants for teaching and Related Service Provider positions must complete and submit an online application in order to be considered for 2009-2010 positions. Using the link below, you will be asked to create a user account in order to access our online application. You may use your user account later to login to your application and check on your status or the status of any documents you have submitted.
In addition to required information about your personal background, education and teaching experience, our application also requires that you upload a current resume. Please have this ready in either Word (.doc) or Adobe (.pdf) format. You are also given the opportunity to upload an electronic teaching portfolio (though not required).
Once complete, your application will be reviewed for initial eligibility within 10 business days. This review is based on self-reported information in your online application. You will be notified via email of your application status after the initial review. You may be asked to complete a phone interview. Once we receive the required documents (detailed below) we will conduct a full review of your materials. After a full review, you will receive email updates via your status.
If selected to join the new teacher pool, you will have the opportunity to interview with principals for open positions throughout Baltimore City. You may login to your online application at www.teachbaltimore.com in order to register for interviews or other hiring events. Principals or Human Resources Staffing representatives may contact you directly to schedule an interview. Hiring and placement events include networking activities, school based interviews with principals, and system-wide placement fairs. Principals and school-based hiring teams will have access to your application materials and may contact you directly about open positions at their school.
Please note, not everyone that is selected to join the new teacher pool will be offered employment with City Schools. Vacancies change throughout the hiring season, so we strongly recommend you take advantage of every opportunity to interview with principals. Positions are filled on a rolling basis.
6. What documents do I need to submit and when must they be submitted?
You must submit a complete online application to be considered for a teaching position with Baltimore City Schools (with a legible resume).
- Two (2) official transcripts showing that your degree has been awarded (applicants scheduled to graduate in April/May/June may submit transcripts showing work completed up to the date of issuance and will be required to turn in formal completed transcripts upon graduation). Please note the Maryland State Department of Education also requires the submission of two (2) official transcripts from all other colleges and universities attended. This includes all community colleges. Candidates with degrees from foreign universities must present an original copy of their course-by-course evaluation;
- Three (3) professional references from individuals who are/were in a position to evaluate your performance/capabilities. This form is to be completed by your referent and submitted directly via fax (410)-545-0897 to the Department of Human Resources, Attn: Application Documents. This form can be downloaded from your online application;
- A COPY of any current teaching certificates you list in your application;
- A COPY of any Praxis test scores or other state teaching exams pertaining to your certification;
- If applicable, official verification of previous full-time teaching experience from all school(s) or school system(s) in which you taught. Verification is to be submitted using the City Schools verification form and can be downloaded off your online application at www.teachbaltimore.com. This form is used for certification purposes and to set your salary;
- If applicable, a copy of Department of Defense DD Form 214 - Verification of Military Service;
- If applicable, official letter verifying teaching-related Peace Corps service.
Send all documentation to:
Baltimore City Schools
The Department of Human Resources
Room 110 Attn: Application Documents
200 East North Avenue
Baltimore, Maryland 21202
7. Whom do I contact if I have questions about my application?
Do you have any questions about applying that weren’t answered here?
Please check the FAQ link above or use the contact information below for an answer to your question.
Remember, once you submit a completed application, you may login to your application at any time to receive specific information about any required next steps. Necessary documents will be highlighted, and if you application is deemed ineligible, you will be provided with the specific reason.
If you require personal assistance during the application process, please use the appropriate human resources contact below.
• For candidates seeking elementary positions, please contact:
ElementaryRecruiter@bcps.k12.md.us
• For candidates seeking secondary positions (middle or high school), please contact:
SecondaryRecruiter@bcps.k12.md.us
• For candidates seeking special education positions and Related Service Provider positions (all grades), please contact:
SpedRecruiter@bcps.k12.md.us
To begin your application, please use the following link:
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