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Why Join PGCPS
Nationally-Recognized Professional Development: Third in the state for Nationally Board Certified Teachers. PGCPS leads the industry! Mentorship, monthly professional development and a robust leadership pipeline support teachers seeking to advance their careers.
We Are #PGCPSPROUD: PGCPS is embarking on an ambitious new chapter of #PGCPSPride! Be a part of our journey!
Innovation and Opportunity: Whether you choose to teach in one of our specialized programs or in a community school, you have options! Create a path aligned to your interests and enjoy cutting edge technology to bring your classroom to life!
Location, Location, Location: Bordering the nation's capital, we offer affordability and generous benefits including: laptop computers, tuition reimbursement, relocation assistance and incentives to serve in our high needs schools.
Community-powered Schools: Strong ties with community partners, leaders, parent organizations and local colleges and universities help bring the community into your classroom! Our partners go above and beyond to invest in our schools.
Salary and Benefits: Our Focus Is You
We’re glad you’re here. While you focus on the success of our students, we focus on offering comprehensive and competitive health, wellness, income security and retirement benefits to support you and your family. Welcome to the Benefits information page! We are excited that you are interested in becoming an employee of Prince George’s County Public Schools. As an employee, your benefits are a very important part of the “employment package” you will receive.
Please take a look at the robust benefits package that Prince George’s County Public Schools offer:
- Salary Scales for Educators
- Relocation Assistance Program
- Payroll Services for All Employees
- Supplemental Retirement (TSA)
- College Savings Plan
- Direct Deposit
- Tax Forms
- Non-Maryland Resident Tax Form
- Sick and Safe Leave
- Payroll FAQs
- Pension Plan
- Basic Life Insurance
- Health Insurance
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Supplemental Life and Long-Term Disability
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Teacher Certification
How to get certified:
- Complete a Maryland Approved Program leading to certification in the specific area in which you are interested.
- Complete an alternative preparation program
- Complete the transcript analysis requirements
For more info and assistance, contact the Certification Office
Pathways to Teaching:
We’re hiring a wide range of growth-minded educators to join PGCPS! Which one describes you? If one of these describes you, then keep scrolling. Find out why PGCPS may be the right place for you.
Pathways to Teaching
Teacher Spotlight
We proudly recognize the hard work and dedication of our employees through our annual PGCPS Awards and Recognition events. See how we celebrate our educators.
What Employees are saying
"As a PGCPS teacher intern, I mostly enjoy collaborative planning. I love working alongside amazing educators and brainstorming ways to make progress in our small group lesson plans and setting goals for our learners. I also enjoy talking with the admin team and discussing ways we can make progress as a school." - Samuel Nysaya
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Teacher Application Process
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Basic Requirements
- Teaching certification or interest in earning certification in a high-needs content
- US Citizen or Permanent Resident
- MD Background Clearances
Step-by-step process
- VISIT Frontline and complete online application
- Application is screened for eligibility and updated via email
- Eligible candidates are invited to interview with Principals
- Recommendation for hire and sign New Teacher Agreement
- Participate in New Employee Onboarding and Professional Development
Substitute Teacher Opportunities
Applicants with a passion for education that desire flexibility to customize their work schedule, choose their desired school location, and grade level can view Substitute vacancies. Applicants may also email inquiries regarding becoming a Substitute Teacher at substitute.teacher@pgcps.org.
Not ready to apply yet? Would you like to learn more? PGCPS Recruiters are committed to learning about your experience, and serve as a liaison with you identifying your ‘best fit’ school. Connect with our team at hr.recruitment@pgcps.org.
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PGCPS is seeking dynamic educators from across the nation who believe all children can achieve greatness. We are looking for talented educators who are committed, focused on making a difference, and hold (or are eligible) for a teacher certificate issued by the Maryland State Department of Education. We encourage you to submit an application online today! Human Resources reviews applications, credentials and other pertinent details frequently. A candidate selected for an interview will be contacted by an HR Partner or Administrator.
PGCPS Hiring Process
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Specialized Opportunities
Whether you choose to teach in one of our specialized programs or in a community school, you have options! Create a path aligned to your interests and enjoy cutting edge technology to bring your classroom to life!
High Schools and Career and Technical Education Programs
We offer high-quality career and technical education (CTE) helps students gain the skills, technical knowledge, academic foundation and real-world experience they need to prepare for high-skill, high-demand, high-wage careers. CTE offers: Dual enrollment and articulated college credits; Advanced Placement courses; Certifications and industry recognized credentials; Work-based learning and internship opportunities; as well as, organizations and clubs that allow students to test their skills against peers and provide leadership development.
Elementary and Middle School Programs
We offer Elementary and Middle school programs that are designed to develop the interests and talents of students while enhancing the academic discipline through an interdisciplinary approach. These specialized learning environments serve as a foundation to provide students with quality options for high school.
Recruitment Events and Job Fairs
Salary & Benefits
More than just an apple a day…PGCPS offers a competitive benefits package! Certified teachers earn $48K - $108K annually. Among our incentives: laptop computers, tuition reimbursement, relocation assistance and incentives to serve in our high needs schools.
Pay Tables
- FY-25 ASASP Unit II eff 7.1.2024.pdf
- FY-25 ASASP Unit III eff 7.1.2024.pdf
- FY-25 SEIU Local 400 eff 7.1.2024.pdf
- FY-25 ACE-AFSCME Local 2250 eff 7.1.2024.pdf
- FY-25 PGCEA NBCT Pay Tables A B C (Effective 07-01-2024).pdf
- FY-25 PGCEA Pay Tables A B C (Effective 07-01-2024).pdf
- FY-25 PGCEA NBCT High Priority Schools Pay Tables A B C (Effective 07-01-2024).pdf
- FY-25 Home & Hospital Teachers (Effective 07-01-2024).pdf
- FY-25 PGCEA Differential Table (Effective 07-01-2024).pdf
- FY-25 Emoluments Compensation Scale (Effective 07.01.24).pdf
- FY-24 ACE-AFSCME Local 2250 (Effective 07.01.23).pdf
- FY-24 ASASP Unit II (Effective 07.01.2023).pdf
- FY-24 ASASP Unit III (Effective 07.01.2023).pdf
- FY-24 PGCEA NBCT ABC (Effective 07.01.2023).pdf
- FY-24 PGCEA Tables ABC (Effective 07.01.2023).pdf
- FY-24 PGCEA NBCT High Priority (Effective 07.01.2023).pdf
- FY-24 Home and Hospital Teachers Pay Table (Effective 07.01.23).pdf
- FY-24 PGCEA Differential Pay Table (Effec 7.1.2023).pdf
- FY-24 Emoluments Compensation Scale (Effective 07.01.23).pdf
- FY-24 SEIU Local 400 (Effective 07.01.2023).pdf
Our compensation package includes:
- Personal Laptop
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Excellent Medical Benefits
- Maryland State Pension
- Relocation Assistance
- Recruitment Incentives