Employment Opportunities are published in the MCPS weekly publications The Bulletin (September through June) and the Management Memo (July and August). The Bulletin is available as an Adobe PDF (Portable Document Format) file.

Pay Information
The Employee and Retiree Service Center Web site includes salary schedules.

Procedures for filling permanent vacancies of most entry-level and non-managerial positions are governed by the negotiated contract between the Board of Education and the supporting services employees bargaining unit, SEIU Local 500. In the event the position advertised is excluded from the SEIU Local 500 contract (712K PDF) or there are no qualified inside applicants, applications from non-MCPS employees will be considered.

In order to be considered for employment with MCPS, you must:
	Have a current completed application on file. Please call 301-279-3515 to obtain an application or download the application form using the link below.
	Submit at least three references. (Make 3 copies of the form below.)
	Submit college transcripts (if applicable).
	Successfully qualify on any tests required for the position (if applicable). Please call 301-279-3291 to schedule a test if required in the advertised vacancy.
Please indicate on your application if you will consider substitute or temporary assignments.

You may obtain application forms by calling 301-279-3515 or you may download them. Once you have downloaded the forms to your computer, please print the forms.

All of the following forms are required for application for employment:
Instructions for completing application (PDF)
Employment Application — MCPS Form 460-27 (PDF 69K, 4 pages)
Applicant Population Record — MCPS Form 460-27a (PDF 15K, 1 page)
SEIU Sick Leave Bank (PDF)
Required Representation Fee for Supporting Services Personnel —
MCPS Form 430-44 (PDF 47K, 1 page)
Reference for Supporting Services Employees — MCPS Form 445-10
(PDF 221K, 2 pages) (You will need three reference forms.)
Interest in an Advertised Vacancy

We appreciate your interest in our school system and look forward to receiving your application papers in the near future.

Background Check
If you are offered employment by MCPS, you are required before beginning your assignment, to obtain a background check (at your expense of $54.00) by the State of Maryland and FBI. The background check can only be obtained through fingerprinting (by appointment only) with Greg Jones, Office of Human Resources, 301-279-3276. Hours for appointment scheduling are from 8:00 am to 10:00 am.

Once You Accept Employment
Forms: Upon acceptance of employment, you must complete an I-9, W-4 and post-employment data form sheet at the Office of Human Resources. All MCPS employees are strongly encouraged to participate in direct deposit. Any employee hired on or after February 1, 2001, is required, as a condition of employment, to sign up for direct deposit (121K PDF).

Identification: You will need two forms of identification, which may include two of the following: drivers license or Department of Motor Vehicle identification, Social Security card, birth certificate with a raised seal, passport, or valid alien registration card.

Orientation: All new permanent employees are required to attend a new employee orientation. A letter will be sent to your home as well as to your supervisor with the time and place for the scheduled orientation. The letter will include information you will need to bring to orientation (including beneficiary Social Security numbers, dates of birth, addresses, etc.). All permanent employees who work 20 hours/week or more are eligible for health benefits and must sign up with the Employee and Retiree Service Center within 30 days of their date of hire. Failure to do so within this time limit will affect your ability to obtain health insurance.

Current MCPS Employees

Listed below are generic requirements for some supporting services positions with Montgomery County Public Schools. Some positions offer twelve-month, eight hours per day employment, while others offer ten-month employment, frequently requiring less than eight hours per day. Please do not confuse these general job requirements with the specific advertised job vacancies that change weekly.

BUILDING SERVICE WORKER — Some general cleaning experience preferred.

BUS ATTENDANT — Completion of 9th grade and some experience in working with physically, mentally, and/or emotionally handicapped children; enough physical strength and stamina to help handicapped students on and off the bus, lifting students when required.

BUS OPERATOR — Driver's license held for at least five years, excellent driving record, ability to complete training needed to obtain a Maryland Commercial Class "B" license; ability to pass a rigid physical examination, including drug/alcohol test.

CAFETERIA WORKER I and CAFETERIA WORKER II — Applicants with food preparation experience receive preference in employment. Some positions require the ability to cashier.

ENGLISH COMPOSITION ASSISTANT — Course work in English (degree in English preferred) and some experience involving English composition, grammar, usage, mechanics, etc., preferred.

FOOD SERVICE SATELLITE MANAGER — Some food preparation experience preferred; ability to prepare accurate reports and records. Must qualify on food service satellite manager exam.

PARAEDUCATOR (REGULAR AND SPECIAL EDUCATION) — 30 semester hours of college and one year working with children in structured situations or a two-year combination of college and work experience with children; knowledge of child development. Substitute and temporary assignments possible. Some positions require ability to lift, toilet or restrain students.

MEDIA ASSISTANT — 30 semester hours of college and one year working with children in instructional situations. Experience using computer applications, e.g., word processing, spreadsheets, databases, E-mail and Internet. Typing test (34 wpm).

MEDIA SERVICES TECHNICIAN — High school graduate or equivalent with specialized training and experience operating sound systems, lighting systems and electronic instructional equipment (video, slide tape, etc.).

SECRETARY/CLERK TYPIST) — High school graduate or equivalent with clerical experience. All positions require typing (40 wpm); some require bookkeeping. Preference for word processing. From time to time, temporary assignments become available.

SECURITY ASSISTANT — AA in law enforcement or criminal justice desirable; experience involving student and/or public safety, conflict resolution and investigative procedures.

TEACHER ASSISTANT — High school graduate or equivalent; clerical and typing experience; some experience with children desirable; typing test (34 wpm). Computer experience preferred.