WORLD LANGUAGES
MARYLAND APPROVED ALTERNATIVE PREPARATION PROGRAM (MAAPP)
For the 2013-2014 School Year

Baltimore County Public Schools (BCPS) are seeking candidates who would like to teach one of the World Languages (Chinese, French, Latin, Spanish) at the middle school or high school level and who do not meet requirements for teacher certification.  These candidates may be eligible to participate in an alternative pathway toward certification through the BCPS/Goucher College partnership for World Languages Approved Alternative Preparation Program.

Benefits of the Program

• Fall (2013) employment for those who meet eligibility requirements and are selected for a position and successfully complete course requirements during Summer 2013
• Mentor support by a school based and college supervisor
• Significantly reduced tuition for required coursework at the graduate level at Goucher College
• Courses tailored to the needs of the participants
• Courses are graduate level and will be accepted towards a Masters program at Goucher College
• A supportive cohort of like-minded professionals
• Eligibility for a Standard Professional Certificate I (SPCI) upon successful completion of the MAAPP 2 year Program
• The opportunity to make an immediate difference in the lives of children

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's or higher degree
• 2.75 GPA
• Qualifying scores on *Praxis I (Reading, Writing, and Mathematics) and *Praxis II/ACTFL in content knowledge

*Effective April 1, 2008, the following tests are accepted in lieu of Praxis I: 

• SAT – prior to 4/95 composite score (math & verbal) of  1000
• SAT  - after 4/95 composite score (math & verbal or math & critical reading) of 1100
• ACT - composite score of 24
• GRE -  prior to 9/11 composite score (quantitative & verbal) of 1000
• GRE – after 9/11 composite score (quantitative & verbal) of 297

*Visit the Educational Testing Services website:  www.ets.org/praxis for testing administration dates.

Timeline

• Submit BCPS Employment Application on line at http://www.bcps.org/jobs
• Submit final transcript(s)
• Submit Praxis I and Praxis II (see above). 
• Following receipt of a complete application and references, interviews will be conducted with those who meet eligibility requirements
• Selection of candidates will occur by June, 2013
• Summer coursework will begin in July, 2013

APPLICATANTS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED FOR A SCREENING INTERVIEW UNLESS ALL DOCUMENTS ARE RECEIVED BY March 1, 2013.  After completing the on line application, submit a cover letter, final official transcripts and test scores (if you posses transcripts from outside the U.S. please provide a translated evaluation)  to Wayne Bark, Personnel Officer, 1946 Greenspring Drive, Suite N, Timonium, MD 20193. 

For more information contact:

Wayne Bark, wbark@bcps.org or call 410-887-4146
Obtain BCPS Employment Application packet @ www.bcps.org or call 410-887-4191.