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TEACHER RECRUITMENT
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- Teacher Certification Information
- Non-PDS Internship Placement Request for the 2022-2023 School Year
There’s something special about Frederick County. We have great communities - and they begin in our schools. You’ll feel it in every one of our classrooms, neighborhoods and local businesses. Our students, staff, and families are the heart of Frederick County!
At the intersection of the Washington DC and Baltimore corridors, home to a thriving high tech hub and biotechnology industry, Frederick County offers big city resources with a small town feel. And with over 69 schools, 46,000 students, and 7,000 employees, no institution touches more people and impacts more lives than Frederick County Public Schools. Our teachers are integral leaders in the community. They come here not only to teach, but to build connections in their neighborhoods, raise families, and enjoy a rich and diverse lifestyle, while truly growing in their profession.
Certificated Talent RECRUITMENT
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TEACHER RECRUITMENT Staff |
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Gina Keefer |
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| Kathy Martin Administrative Secretary 301.696.6934 kathy.martin@fcps.org |
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Rob Bruno |
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Anne Paxton |
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Megan Quinn |
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April Vierra |
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Nicole Bell |
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Jill Querry |
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FCPS Hiring Timeline for Teachers
- 3-5 days: New application is screened by an FCPS Personnel Officer
- 7 days: Candidates are notified to sign up for an initial teacher interview and/or a curriculum interview
- 1-2 days: Approved candidates are placed in a "Candidate Pool" online folder for principals to access
- 1-2 days: Candidates in "Candidate Pool" will be sent a 611-3 form for completion
- Ongoing: A principal reviews and selects candidates to interview
- 5-10 days: Schools hold interviews and select a candidate
- Ongoing: Schools contact HR Personnel Officer to recommend the selected candidate for hire
- 3 days: Personnel Officer works out the salary and confirms references and 611-3 forms are completed
- 3-5 days: HR makes offer to candidate
- 2-3 days: Candidate accepts the offer and HR sends a new hire email to the principal
*Once an offer has been accepted, there are 3 additional steps:
- HR sends email to new hire to select dates to take new hire orientation, have fingerprints and badge photo taken. (Option 1: July - August) (Option 2: During the school year, Tuesdays and Thursdays)
- 5 days: State sends fingerprint results back to FCPS
- 5 days: If hired after the start of the school year, HR confirms start date with new hire after verifying fingerprint results and badge has been printed