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We are always looking for people who share our passion and dedication.

Whether you’re an experienced educator, a skilled administrator, or a support staff member eager to make a difference, HCPSS offers rewarding career opportunities in a collaborative and innovative environment.

With a commitment to excellence, diversity, and professional growth, we provide the resources and support needed for every employee to thrive. Explore how you can build a fulfilling career with us and be part of a school system that is hiring the best, retaining the best, and being the best.

Internal Candidates Apply Now 

Why Choose HCPSS

At HCPSS, we’re proud to have a long list of factors that set us apart as a place to work, grow and succeed, including:

  • We are one of the top-performing school districts in Maryland and nationally
  • We offer a comprehensive benefits package, featuring competitive salaries, paid annual, sick, and personal leave, wellness days, a pension, and more.
    • On average, HCPSS covers 85% of the medical plan cost for employees and for employees with dependents and families
    • If you’ve been employed by another Maryland school system, you may be able to transfer your unused sick leave to HCPSS.
    • There is no longer a cap on the Entry Step for experienced teachers coming from outside of HCPSS. (A step is the row of the salary scale on which a teacher is placed each year.)
    • We provide a pay enhancement to teachers who earn and maintain National Board Certification.
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Learn about why Howard County is a great place to live and work.

Come Meet Us

We’d love to have the opportunity to meet you–and to have you get to know us better! Join us at one of our upcoming recruiting events.

Virtual Info Session for Career Changers Interested in Becoming Special Educators, April 30

Please join the HCPSS Human Resources, Special Education, and Teacher & Paraprofessional Development teams to learn about opportunities for career changers to pursue special education teaching licensure.

Find complete details on this virtual info session.

Internal Candidates Apply Now 

External Candidates Apply Now  

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Apply Now

If you’re excited to make a difference in the lives of students and grow your career with Howard County Public Schools, we’re ready for you! Our application process is simple, and our team is here to support you every step of the way. Explore our open positions, find the perfect fit, and take the next step toward a rewarding career with HCPSS today!

Please note, employment background checks are required for all employees. Anyone offered employment is required to provide proper identification and documentation of eligibility for employment in the United States. HCPSS participates in E-Verify and does not offer employee sponsorship.

Learn about our hiring process for teachers. Information on the hiring process for other positions is forthcoming.

Learn More About HCPSS

There’s so much about HCPSS we’d like to share with you. Here are some helpful places to start:

  • HCPSS 2024-2029 Strategic Plan: Read our new strategic plan, aimed at ensuring we are preparing every student to realize success and fulfill their dreams
  • HCPSS Equity Framework: This framework serves as the foundation of HCPSS commitment to belonging, opportunity and access, instructional excellence, and engaged and inspired learners.

Contact Us

Ensuring an excellent candidate experience is our priority. Please contact us if there’s anything we can do to support you in your journey to becoming an HCPSS employee.

Additional Contact

HCPSS also can be found on LinkedIn

Equal Opportunity

The Howard County Public School System does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age in its programs and activities and provides equal access to the Boy/Girl Scouts and other designated youth groups.

For further information on notice of non-discrimination, visit https://ocrcas.ed.gov/contact-ocr for the address and phone number of the office that serves your area, or call 1–800–421–3481.

The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies:

Larry Carr, EEO Compliance and Investigations Officer Howard County Public School System
10910 Clarksville Pike
Ellicott City, MD 21042
410-313-6654 (phone) 410-313-1645 (fax)