TEACH WITH PGCPS!
We are excited that you are interested in learning more about Prince George’s County Public Schools (PGCPS), Maryland! Our team is committed to finding passionate educators who seek to provide a transformative educational experience for all students. If you desire a diverse school district focused on preparing students for college and careers, we invite you to review the information below.
Starting your teaching application with PGCPS is easy! Simply click on the Apply Online button to access our Frontline application for the following positions:
Classroom Teacher (all Content areas)
Professional School Counselor (Master’s Degree in School Counseling required)
Retire/Rehire Program (Retired from PGCPS)
*Note: All previous PGCPS employees must be cleared through the ‘Return to Service’ process before signing an official contract with PGCPS. This process begins with the submission of your Frontline application. The Recruitment Office does not have access to employee files. Candidates must apply in Frontline and submit unofficial documents.
Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) requires all teachers to hold a state-issued License in the teacher's area of assignment. Therefore, those interested in teaching in Maryland must complete a one-time account registration on the TEACH portal .
For first time users, the TEACH portal will provide you with a username and password so you can access your account in the future. Once you have registered, you can complete an application for a Maryland teaching license in TEACH. It is important that you do this promptly so the PGCPS Certification Office can obtain a Maryland license for you once you are hired. Doing it now will eliminate unnecessary delays in this process later.
If you had an MSDE Educator account (previous educator information system), you must register through the TEACH portal to access your old account.
Need help? Click here to access the TEACH Guide for Applicants or contact the Educator Certification Office at certinfo.msde@maryland.gov.
Bordering the nation's capital, PGCPS provides access to both urban and suburban living. Recognized for our robust professional development and mentorship to novice educators, we offer competitive salaries and generous benefits including laptop computers, tuition reimbursement, and relocation assistance! As the second largest school district in Maryland with over 200 schools to choose from, we are confident that PGCPS has a 'best fit’ school for you!
Salaries are set in accordance to the negotiated agreement salary schedule set by Prince George’s County Educators’ Association (PGCEA) which includes the salary range based on teaching experience and degree attainment. Effective July 1, 2025, salaries will range from $62K to $131K with generous benefits, tuition reimbursement, relocation assistance of up to $2,500, and more.
Official salary setting will be determined by your assigned Human Resources Partner upon review and submission of the required employment documentation.
When reading the PGCEA Salary Scale, Grade represents the highest degree earned plus additional credits obtained post degree (if applicable). The Step reflects the number of years of verified teaching experience.
It should be noted that the starting salary for all conditional candidates, regardless of educational attainment, will be placed on Table A Grade 2.
Nationally Board Certified? PGCEA also has salary scales for National Board Certified Teachers (NBCT) and for National Board Certified Teachers (NBCT) High Priority schools. National Board Certified teachers in high priority schools earn an additional $22k and 13K to teach at all other schools.
Schedule a ‘Meet and Greet’ session to speak with a member of the PGCPS Recruitment Team. We would love to stay connected with you!
During a 'Meet and Greet' session, you can ask questions about the application process, get tips for interviewing with Principals, learn strategies to identify ‘best fit’ schools, explore teaching opportunities with PGCPS, and more!
*NOTE: Candidates who sign up for a time slot will receive a phone call from a PGCPS Recruiter using the number provided.
PGCPS does not offer employment to individuals in a temporary, non-immigrant status that requires sponsorship, nor does it offer sponsorship to individuals who require sponsorship from an employer to be validated through the petitioning process. Applicants requiring sponsorship, even through a third party, will not be considered for employment.
Please know that as a condition of employment, all applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship. If recommended for hire, a Form I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification* must be completed at the start of employment, which includes the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services.
*NOTE: Additional information regarding the Employment of Foreign Nationals - Administrative Procedure 4117 has been provided for your reference. The Form I-9 Acceptable Documents can be found here.
Congratulations! Candidates who have been offered a classroom teaching position will receive an 'Offer Acceptance Agreement' form from the principal of the school. Upon signing the 'Offer Acceptance Agreement' form, your school assigned Human Resources Partner will follow up with you with next steps*.
*NOTE: All candidates must apply through Frontline to accept an official offer with PGCPS.
If you have any questions, please contact the PGCPS Recruitment team at hr.recruitment@pgcps.org.
We look forward to working with you this upcoming year!
