Maryland's Largest School District
MONTGOMERY COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
MONTGOMERY COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
The Career Pathways Program supports SEIU Local 500 unit members to identify career goals and obtain training and direction to achieve those goals. The Career Pathways Program offers opportunities for employees to improve their knowledge and skills in content areas that will enable them to achieve their career goals, with programs and processes in place to support those objectives.
Career Pathways is excited to partner with the Supporting Services Training Corps and Paraeducator Programs!
Employees can find information and resources related to paraeducator programs, supporting services professional learning, and higher education partnerships on the Career Pathways webpage.
The department of professional learning leads the visioning, coordination, implementation, and evaluation of a reimagined professional learning process that supports all staff to create an antiracist, equitable, and inclusive school district where all students, families, and staff feel safe, valued, seen, heard, and successful.
1. Increase awareness of, and engagement with, the MCPS Career Pathways Program, to make employees aware of existing services and resources to help them in their professional growth.
2. Increase employee retention through initiatives designed to increase employee engagement and satisfaction.
3. Provide enhanced leadership training and opportunities for supporting services employees to prepare future leaders of MCPS.
4. Promote a culture of learning and development, to compete with other businesses and reinforce MCPS as a premier employer in Montgomery County, MD.
The Career Pathways Ambassador Program provides on-site support for employees across the organization. Each ambassador uses their unique skills and experience to provide support to employees at their work site(s) and beyond. To learn more about the ambassadors and the work they are doing for MCPS supporting services employees, visit the Ambassador Program webpage below.
CAREER PATHWAYS AMBASSADOR PROGRAM
The Career Pathways Team manages the SEIU Mentoring Program for supporting services employees. Our mentors represent many different SEIU chapters and have a variety of expertise to share with employees.
To learn more about the program, including how to connect with a mentor, check out the Mentoring Program webpage below.
The Supporting Services Training Corps
HIGHER EDUCATION PARTNERSHIPS
Do you have a question about career pathways in MCPS? Or do you want to schedule a consultation?
Fill out our Intake Form and tell us how we can help!
Nathalie Bourdereau - Career Pathways Program Manager
Sally Murek- Paraeducator Program Manager
Victor Santiago- Staff Development Program Manager
Heather Harman - Career Pathways Program Specialist
This tab contains reports on the Career Pathways Program from prior fiscal years.
FY25 Career Pathways Program Brocure
FY24 Career Pathways Program Report
Coming soon!
On the Supporting Services Team at the Department of Professional Learning, we are committed to helping every MCPS supporting services employee thrive, both in their current role and as they prepare for the next step in their career journey. Our services are designed to meet you where you are and provide the tools, guidance, and opportunities you need to succeed.
Our Services Include:
Whether you are just starting, seeking growth in your current role, or ready to take on leadership responsibilities, we are here to support your journey every step of the way.
A leadership skills workshop that provides participants with an opportunity to explore the foundations of leadership, leadership styles, peer coaching strategies, examine emotional intelligence characteristics of effective leaders, and to examine what is expected of MCPS leaders and supervisors.
The Career Pathways Program for supporting services employees offers staff a year-long leadership development program to develop the skills and competencies necessary to be effective leaders in Montgomery County Public Schools.
Note: This program is not available via PDO. Interested individuals can apply during the application window. If you are interested and the application is not live, you can fill out the waitlist form below.
Important dates related to supporting services professional learning.
The Career Pathways Team collaborates closely with staff and partners to promote ongoing professional development and drive meaningful change, ensuring equitable and impactful educational outcomes for every student, staff member, and family. We actively engage with the communities we serve by participating in a range of internal and external activities.
This section highlights some of our school visits and activities.
The team supported New Educator Orientation (NEO) at Paint Branch High School to help our new teachers start the year off right!
The first week of school, the team was at Stephen Knolls School, Cabin Branch Elementary School, and Cabin John Middle School, supporting students' transition back to school.
Click on the pictures below to see more!
