The City Schools 2026–27 Employee Transfer Window opens on Monday, February 9. The application deadline for internal transfer consideration is Friday, April 17, 2026.
Transfer Window: Monday, February 9 – Friday, May 1
Application Deadline for Internal Transfer Consideration: Friday, April 17 by close of business (COB)
Where to Apply: Submit an internal application through the City Schools Applicant Tracking System (ATS)
Support Positions: Apply via ATS
Teacher-Level Positions: Apply via ATS
Important Note:
Only employees who submit a completed internal transfer application by close of business (COB) on April 17 will be eligible for consideration during the internal transfer window. Applications will be screened within 3 business days of submission and updated based on eligibility criteria.
Applications submitted after this deadline will not be considered through the internal transfer process. Instead, these applications must proceed through the Administrative Transfer process, which must be initiated by the hiring school leader.
Social Engagement Opportunities:
In lieu of the historical voluntary transfer fair, Human Capital will host a series of social engagement events beginning the first week of March through the second week of May. These curated, informal sessions are designed to create meaningful opportunities for eligible and interested employees to engage with principals and learn more about available vacancies for the upcoming school year.
Events will occur twice per month. Invitations will be sent to all staff who apply for transfer through the ATS on an ongoing basis
Eligibility:
The transfer window is open to:
Eligible voluntary employees
Surplus employees
Staff from closing schools
To review the eligibility criteria, please click here. For questions or support, please contact the Human Capital Office at HumanCapital@bcps.k12.md.us. We encourage all eligible staff to take advantage of this opportunity to explore roles aligned with their professional goals and interests.