MCPS Office of Human Resources: Office of the Associate Superintendent for Human Resources

Mission
The Office of Human Resources is dedicated to the discovery and selection of the best available employees for each and every position serving the students of Montgomery County Public Schools. The role of the office is to ensure the highest caliber and the most diverse pool of applicants, both internal and external, for each position, and to ensure the continuous development and retention of the entire staff of employees. In a positive working atmosphere that fosters equity and equal opportunity, the Office of Human Resources provides quality service to internal employees and managers, and to the broadest possible applicant pool. The office serves the students of Montgomery County by:

Implementing an aggressive recruitment and selection

program that seeks the highest quality staff that

accurately reflects the diverse needs of the student

population of Montgomery County Public Schools

Ensuring that each applicant receives fair consideration

for employment and promotion and accurate information

regarding the selection process

Providing counseling to employees and applicants in all

aspects of human resources policies, practices, and

programs

Providing continuous professional growth opportunities

for all employee groups

Providing training to employees and program managers

on a variety of human resources issues, including the

Americans with Disabilities Act, Sexual Harassment

Policies, state certification requirements, as well as all

state and local statutes affecting employees