MABE has a team of trained search consultants available to work, on a fee-for-service basis, with individual boards searching for a new superintendent.  A presentation on the  search process is available by contacting Carl Smith, Executive Director, csmith@mabe.org.

Maryland Superintendent License Information

From the Code of Maryland Regulations

13A.12.04.03.03 Superintendents.

The requirements for certification as a superintendent, deputy superintendent, associate superintendent, assistant superintendent or equivalent position are that the applicant shall:

A. Meet the requirements for certification in early childhood education, elementary education or a secondary education area;

B. Have a master's degree from an accredited institution;

C. Have 3 years of successful teaching experience and 2 years of administrative or supervisory experience; and

D. Have successfully completed a 2-year program with graduate courses in administration and supervision in an institution or institutions approved by an accrediting agency recognized by the State Superintendent of Schools. Graduate work under §B may be applied toward the requirements of this section, provided that a minimum of 60 semester hours of graduate work is presented.

Assistant State Superintendent
Maryland State Department of Education
Division of Certification and Accreditation
200 West Baltimore Street
Baltimore, Maryland 21201
(410) 767-0385


Application for Superintendent Certification

Click here to view current Maryland Superintendent vacancies

MABE has a team of trained search consultants available to work, on a fee-for-service basis, with individual boards searching for a new superintendent.  A presentation on the  search process is available by contacting Carl Smith, Executive Director, csmith@mabe.org.

Maryland Superintendent License Information

From the Code of Maryland Regulations

13A.12.04.03.03 Superintendents.

The requirements for certification as a superintendent, deputy superintendent, associate superintendent, assistant superintendent or equivalent position are that the applicant shall:

A. Meet the requirements for certification in early childhood education, elementary education or a secondary education area;

B. Have a master's degree from an accredited institution;

C. Have 3 years of successful teaching experience and 2 years of administrative or supervisory experience; and

D. Have successfully completed a 2-year program with graduate courses in administration and supervision in an institution or institutions approved by an accrediting agency recognized by the State Superintendent of Schools. Graduate work under §B may be applied toward the requirements of this section, provided that a minimum of 60 semester hours of graduate work is presented.

Assistant State Superintendent
Maryland State Department of Education
Division of Certification and Accreditation
200 West Baltimore Street
Baltimore, Maryland 21201
(410) 767-0385


Application for Superintendent Certification

Click here to view current Maryland Superintendent vacancies