Teacher Apprentice: Earn Licensure While Working Full-Time

Washington County Public Schools; Hagerstown (MD); On-site; USD 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Washington County Public Schools in Maryland is seeking applicants for the 2027-2028 Registered Teacher Apprenticeship Program (RTAP). This no-cost pathway lets current paraprofessionals earn a Maryland teaching license while working full-time.

The program requires existing paraprofessional status, good standing, supervisor evaluation, coursework toward licensure, and commitment to five years after completion, with placement in Elementary Ed, Special Education, or Early Childhood Education.

Qualifications

• Must be a current paraprofessional (or ESP staff or substitute employee eligible to apply for and transfer into a paraprofessional role)
• Must be in good standing (no letters of discipline or performance improvement plans within the previous 12 months of employment)
• Must have a satisfactory supervisor evaluation
• Must complete all required coursework toward teacher licensure
• Must maintain satisfactory academic progress in an approved educator preparation program
• Must successfully complete required licensure assessments (e.g., Praxis, performance-based assessments)
• Must commit to five years of teaching with WCPS upon program completion

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate competency in instructional delivery, student engagement, and assessment practices
• Provide instructional support to individuals and small groups of students
• Assist with lesson preparation, classroom activities, and student engagement
• Support delivery of whole group instruction and learning activities
• Monitor student progress and support implementation of instructional strategies
• Maintain a structured, positive, and inclusive learning environment
• Participate in team meetings, planning sessions, and professional learning
• Communicate effectively with staff, students, and families
• Maintain documentation related to apprenticeship, coursework, and program requirements
• Demonstrate professionalism, reliability, and ethical conduct

Job description

Washington County Public Schools in Maryland is seeking applicants for the 2027-2028 Registered Teacher Apprenticeship Program (RTAP). This no-cost pathway lets current paraprofessionals earn a Maryland teaching license while working full-time.

The program requires existing paraprofessional status, good standing, supervisor evaluation, coursework toward licensure, and commitment to five years after completion, with placement in Elementary Ed, Special Education, or Early Childhood Education.