Online Application Instructions

In addition to submitting applications for employment through the mail or in person, we offer the ability to submit applications online for permanent certificated positions. If you would like to submit an online application, please read the following information prior to completing the application form. Information that you provide is secure and will be treated with confidentiality.  Applications will be active for one year.  You must contact the Department of Human Resources, in writing, each succeeding year for this application to remain active.


If you have problems or questions using our online application, you can call 301-475-5511, ext. 187 between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. (EST) Monday through Friday. If you experience any technical problems with the Job Applicant Center, please send an e-mail to hrd@smcps.org that includes the error message you received and a statement of where in the application process you were when the error message was received.
The online application form will take approximately 20 minutes to complete. Fields marked with an asterisk (*) are required. Your application will not be accepted until these fields have been completed. Dates must be entered in the formats shown.
You will be asked for the following specific information to complete the application. Have this information available for reference.

  • Teaching Certificate(s)
  • College Transcripts
  • To/From dates of teaching and non-teaching experience, name and address of organization, name of supervisor and contact phone number
  • Name, address, phone numbers and job titles for three references

Logging into the Job Application Center

NEW USER

  • 1. Click register.
  • 2. Complete all fields and click register. (Note: when registering, you will be asked for your social security number and an email address.)
  • 3. An applicant ID will be assigned to you and an email sent to the email account listed. If you do not have a valid email address the applicant ID will be displayed to the screen with a message indicating that the email failed. Please use the ID displayed and the password provided.
  • 4. Click the login link and complete the application.


ALREADY HAVE A LOGIN FOR JOB APPLICATION CENTER
Click login and proceed with application.

**There is no need to submit a new application if you are changing an address and/or telephone number. Provide this information via e-mail (hrd@smcps.org) or contact the Department of Human Resources (301-475-5511, ext. 187).

FORGOT YOUR PASSWORD FOR JOB APPLICATION CENTER

  • 1. Click the "Forgot your password" link.
  • 2. Complete the form.
  • 3. Click submit.
  • 4. An email will be sent containing your ID and password.
HOW TO COMPLETE THE APPLICATION
  • 1. To apply for a position click on the Job Category.
  • 2. Click on the Job Title.
  • 3. Click on Fill out Application.
  • 4. Complete application.
  • 5. After you have completed the application click on "Ready to Submit" Application.
  • 6. At this point you may:
    • verify that all the information is correct
    • make corrections by pressing the "MAKE CORRECTIONS" button to return to the application form
    • print copy of application for your records
    • submit up to two attachments ( i.e. cover letter, resume, etc.) before clicking "FINAL SUBMIT" button
    • submit final copy of your application (CLICK "FINAL SUBMIT") to place your application on file
  • 7. Once your application has been submitted a confirmation will display and a confirmation email will be sent to your account. If you wish to apply for additional positions simply click on the BACK TO JOB CATEGORIES button and repeat the process. You may mail a hard copy of your resume under separate cover to the Department of Human Resources.

CLICK HERE TO PROCEED TO ONLINE APPLICATION

The St. Mary’s County Public School System does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, age, marital status or sexual orientation, national origin, religion or disability in matters affecting employment or in providing access to programs.