Job Fair Information

Date To Be Announced
Registration: Go to pre-registration link on MASPA website; registration also available day of job fair
Who Should Attend: Current teachers, teacher candidates who will be eligible to teach by 2009 or earlier, and career changers interested in a teaching career
Bring With You: Letter of introduction, resume, letters of recommendation, copies of credentials (Note: These items are not required and each school system has it own application)

MERC Features

  • Recruiters from all 24 school systems in Maryland to answer your questions about their district's programs and projected position openings
  • Credential specialists to answer questions
  • On-site interviews will be offered
  • Maryland Teacher of the Year recipients to answer questions about why Maryland is a great place to teach
  • Representatives from a variety of Maryland professional educational organizations to provide information about Maryland and Maryland's education system
  • A brief welcome from Dr. Nancy S. Grasmick, Maryland State Superintendent of Schools

Tips For Success

  • Conduct yourself professionally at all times. Remember that you are on stage even as you stand in line or move about the interview area.
  • Come prepared. Bring multiple copies of your credentials and other items listed above.
  • Develop a plan of action which gives you confidence and sets you apart from the crowd.
  • Keep yourself and your materials neat and streamlined; don't carry too much.
  • If the interview line seems long, move along to another school district. You can always come back later.
  • Respect other people's privacy as you approach the interview table, allowing them to complete their discussion.
  • Establish eye contact, present a firm handshake, introduce yourself, and explain why you are interested in speaking with a recruiter.
  • Dress appropriately. You want to be a professional, so you should present yourself as one.
  • Be confident. Take an active part in your interview.

Why Teach In Maryland?

  • Competitive salaries and benefits
  • High quality support for new teacher induction
  • Mentor teacher programs
  • Strong curriculum
  • Career-long professional development
  • Opportunities for advancement
  • Maryland Public Schools ranked third in the nation

Maryland School Systems

Each school district is the respective county (23 in total) and Baltimore City. There is also a list of MSDE and the school districts and their website - please feel free to take a virtual visit of each school district and MSDE.

Maryland County Map

Maryland State Department of Education www.marylandpublicschools.org
Allegany County Public Schools http://boe.allconet.org
Anne Arundel County Public Schools http://www.aacps.org
Baltimore City Public Schools http://www.bcps.k12.md.us
Baltimore County Public Schools http://www.bcps.org
Calvert County Public Schools http://www.calvertnet.k12.md.us
Caroline County Public Schools http://cl.k12.md.us
Carroll County Public Schools http://www.carrollk12.org
Cecil County Public Schools http://www.ccps.org
Charles County Public Schools http://www.ccboe.com
Dorchester County Public Schools http://www.dcps.k12.md.us
Frederick County Public Schools http://www.fcps.org
Garrett County Public Schools http://www.ga.k12.md.us
Harford County Public Schools http://www.hcps.org
Howard County Public Schools http://www.hcpss.org
Kent County Public Schools http://www.kent.k12.md.us
Montgomery County Public Schools http://www.mcps.k12.md.us
Prince George’s County Public Schools http://www.pgcps.pg.k12.md.us
Queen Anne’s County Public Schools http://www.pgcps.pg.k12.md.us
Somerset County Public Schools http://www.somerset.k12.md.us
St. Mary’s County Public Schools http://www.smcps.k12.md.us
Talbot County Public Schools http://www.tcps.k12.md.us
Washington County Public Schools http://www.wcboe.k12.md.us
Wicomico County Public Schools http://www.wcboe.org
Worcester County Public Schools http://www.worcester.k12.md.us