Instructional Resource Teacher Transfer Request

Position: 2026 - 2027 Instructional Resource Teacher Transfer Request
Instructional Resource Teacher Transfer Request Directions

As we pass the midpoint of this school year, we are considering our staffing needs for the  school year. For staffing purposes, it is important to identify possible transfers within the system, as well as anticipated retirements and resignations. Transfer requests will be made through an online transfer request application. Applications must be submitted by June 1, 2026.

NOTE:

If you currently hold National Board Certification (NBC) or recently achieved NBC, and wish to return to the classroom to be eligible for the NBC stipend, please inform your building principal and email Dr. Dale Farrell, Chief of Staff, at dpfarrell, no later than June 1, 2026.

IRT Transfer Request

To complete your transfer request, you must:

* Submit a transfer request application, listing up to 5 preferred sites.

* Use your SMCPS email address.

* Upload your Maryland Teaching certificate/license.

* Upload a current resume that includes your position for the  school year.

When a transfer request application is submitted by June 1, 2026, you will be eligible to be interviewed and considered for vacancies before potential new hires are considered. Please understand that a principal must consider the needs of the school when making a recommendation to the Department of Human Resources for placement or employment. We honor such transfer requests when they are in the best interest of the school and the school system.

Refer to Article 16 of the Negotiated Agreement or contact hrd with any questions.

You may revise your application one time only between January 30, 2026, and June 1, 2026. This allows you to update your list of up to 5 sites. To make a change to any of your original sites, email hrd. Due to Talent Ed platform limitations, your original application will be removed, and you will need to submit a new one.

Note:

If you remove a site, you will no longer be considered for a transfer to that location.

If you do not plan to return for  (due to resignation, retirement, or leave of absence) and have not yet contacted Human Resources, please reach out to Dr. Dale Farrell, Chief of Staff,  the Regular Contract, non-tenured teachers must submit resignation letters to Human Resources by May 1, and tenured teachers must submit resignation letters by July 15. Missing these deadlines may affect your Maryland teaching certificate/license.

To obtain a copy of your certificate/license from TEACH:

Step 1:
Go to this site: (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./

Step 2:
Log in. If you have not registered already, follow the steps in this link ( for directions for how to register for the first time)

Step 3:
Once you're logged in, you will see your personal dashboard. Scroll down under "Contact Detail" and select the plus (+) next to "Credential" to expand the area.

Step 4:
You will see your certificate/license listed in the "Current Credential" section. You may have to scroll right to see the view and download options. You may preview your certificate by clicking on the "Preview" button. If you would like to download or print your certificate, scroll to the bottom of the preview and click "Download PDF."