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PRAXIS/ACTFL Testing
Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) Requirements for Beginning Teachers, Specialists and Administrators
More information on the MSDE site
PRAXIS
Paraeducators (not required w/ 48 credits from a regionally accredited college/university)
More information about PRAXIS
Supporting Services
Some supporting services positions require that the applicants successfully satisfy a test requirement. Please call 301-279-3291 to schedule a test if required in the advertised vacancy.
Listed below are tests administered through the Office of Human Resources:
- Building Service Promotion
- Cafeteria Promotion
- Food Service Satellite Manager
- Auto Technician I
- Auto Service Worker
- Electronics Knowledge
- Carpentry Knowledge
- Typing
- Electrical Knowledge
- Heating Mech. I Knowledge
- Heating Mech. II Knowledge
- Heating Sev Wkr Knowledge
- Sm. Eng. Mech. Skills
- HVAC Knowledge
- Financial Asst.
- School leader licensure Assessment
- Automotive Technician Apprentice
- HVAC Apprentice Math
- HVAC Apprentice (Reading)
Test Score Table for Support Services
| Position |
Test Required |
Passing Score |
| Cafeteria Manager I & II (prior to 8/3/07) |
Yes |
35 |
| Cafeteria Manager III & IV (prior to 8/3/07) |
Yes |
41 |
| Cafeteria Manager I through IV (after 8/3/07) |
Yes |
46 |
| Food Services Satellite Manager (prior to 8/3/07) |
Yes |
38 |
| Food Services Satellite Manager (after 8/3/07) |
Yes |
46 |
| Building Service Manager I - II |
Yes |
32 |
| Building Service Manager III & above |
Yes |
38 |
| Carpenter Knowledge |
Yes |
50 |
| Electrician |
Yes |
30 |
| Electronic Technician Test |
Yes |
15 |
| School Financial Assistant |
Yes |
30 |
| Heating Service Worker |
Yes |
35 |
| Heating Mechanic I |
Yes |
50 |
| Heating Mechanic II |
Yes |
32 |
| HVAC |
Yes |
25 |
| Small Engine Repair Mechanic |
Yes |
26 |
| Typing (Teacher Assistant & Media Assistant) |
Yes |
34 |
| Typing (Office Assistant, Secretary, Clerical) |
Yes |
40 |
| Auto Service Worker |
Yes |
50 |
| Auto Mechanic |
Yes |
90 |
Interpreter/Translator
These tests are designed to cover occasional, unusual situations when interpreting and translating needs to be done. These tests are strictly voluntary for all permanent SEIU members under the provisions of Article 7, Section G of the negotiated Agreement between SEIU Local 500 and the Board of Education of Montgomery County.
Please call Franny Flook at 301-279-3291 to schedule one or both of the following tests.
- Interpreter Test
- Translator Test
Practice Test