In preparation for anticipated vacancies, CMS maintains a pool of potential candidates who have demonstrated their qualifications for principal and/or assistant principal roles through a rigorous talent pool selection process. When a new principal or assistant principal vacancy is confirmed, candidates in the Principal and Assistant Principal Talent Pools will be invited to apply. In addition, current CMS principals and assistant principals are automatically considered candidates of their respective talent pool and are eligible for open positions.  

Our commitment is to have a transparent selection process and respect the profession of a CMS school executive. Therefore, we have designed our process to provide applicants with the opportunity to demonstrate their qualifications as they relate to what is required on the job. Candidates are permitted to apply once each academic year.

We ask that candidates maintain an updated resume and current email address in our online employment application system.  All communication for administrative vacancies within CMS are sent through our online application system to the members of our Assistant Principal and Principal Talent Pools.  Principal vacancies can also be found on our CMS Job Board here.

To apply, you will need to update or complete your CMS administrative online application - be  sure you have all required documents in electronic format before beginning the process. When you get to the “Jobs” tab of the application, you should select the appropriate talent pool posting from the list. Once you select the posting, you will be prompted to attach each of the documents outlined below. Be sure you have each document saved as a single, separate file as you will be asked for them individually. Candidates are encouraged to submit documentation that reflects their most recent experience and evidence of their potential as CMS school leaders. 

*All communication regarding the application status of our Assistant Principal and Principal Talent Pools are sent directly via email through our online application system to candidates.  

Click here for answers to Frequently Asked Questions about the Talent Pool Application Process.

CMS School Executive Talent Pool Requalification Window: 

December 2025-January 2026

 All members of the CMS Executive Talent Pools must go through a requalification process every 3 years to remain in their respective talent pool. Detailed instructions for candidates who need to requalify are sent via email through our online application system during the fall of each year.  Specific information on the requalification process will be sent to you before the CMS School Executive Talent Pool Requalification Window via email.  The requalification process requires you to submit the following information in requalification application that is sent to you via email during the requalification window:

• Updated Structured Resume 

• Updated Supervisor References

• Updated Letter of Interest

• End of Year Summative Evaluation (from the previous school year)

• Updated Licensure Verification

Note: Talent Pool Members will follow the specific directions on the requalification application in order to reapply to remain in the CMS Assistant Principal or Principal Talent Pools.