HCPSS Careers and Opportunities
Welcome to the Howard County Public School System (HCPSS) employment site, where you’ll find information on who we are as one of the top districts in Maryland and nationwide, what makes HCPSS a premiere destination for educators and staff, and, most importantly, how to join our award-winning team.
Jump to: Current Openings | Application Process | HR Contacts | Diversity, Equity and Inclusion | Equal Opportunity | Employee Benefits | FAQs
Overview
Who We Are
Composed of award-winning staff, HCPSS is a learning community that ignites growth, well-being, and excellence for all. It is a place that values diversity, equity and inclusion; supports professional growth for staff at all levels; provides competitive compensation and extensive benefits packages; and welcomes and encourages creativity/innovative thinking.
Prioritizing Diversity
HCPSS has worked to advance equity, and embrace diversity and inclusion into every major undertaking, including hiring and employment. Recruiting, hiring and retaining exceptional staff who reflect the diversity of HCPSS students and families is a top priority. Areas of focus include the applicant and employee experience, recruiting processes, filling vacancies, retention of employees through wellness initiatives, and establishing the underlying cause of turnover.
Focus On Well-Being
The district is invested in employee well-being, and strives to provide staff with an organizational culture and climate that is supportive, safe and healthy. Well-being programs include free counseling and support services, staff representatives, and a wellness funding program. HCPSS recognizes and celebrates staff through several initiatives aimed at highlighting the work of deserving staff. HCPSS further is committed to providing ongoing professional learning and growth for staff at all levels.
The Application Process
HCPSS now utilizes Workday Recruiting as its application system, through which individuals may view and apply for open positions.
Please note, employment background checks are required for all employees. HCPSS participates in E-Verify to verify authorization for employment in the United States. Information on E-Verify can be found online.
View & Apply for Current Openings
Our New Application System Is Live!
HCPSS has transitioned its current application system from Frontline to Workday Recruiting.
External applicants may view and apply for current openings via our external career site. Current HCPSS employees, including temporary employees, should visit the Jobs Hub in Workday.
Members of the HCPSS Recruitment & Hiring Team will be available for virtual drop-in sessions via Google Meet to support our applicants during the transition to Workday Recruiting. Applicants are invited to join sessions with questions about the application process or for assistance with your application. Sessions are public so please do not share personal or confidential information.
Please note! In the event that HCPSS offices are closed due to inclement weather, sessions would be canceled for that day. Changes to HCPSS’ operating status can be found on the district’s Status website.
- Friday, Jan. 10, 11 a.m.-noon – https://meet.google.com/fow-wvau-zby
- Monday, Jan. 13, 9-10 a.m. – https://meet.google.com/bua-vtrw-hnb
- Wednesday, Jan. 15, 1-2 p.m. – https://meet.google.com/wze-djjq-gtf
- Friday, Jan. 17, 10:30-11:30 a.m. – https://meet.google.com/mqq-kves-myj
External Candidates
Prospective employees should review the HCPSS external applicant guide before beginning the application process.
Answers to frequently asked questions for prior applicants are available online. Candidates who previously applied for employment with HCPSS may find those FAQs useful if/when reapplying.
Internal Candidates
Current HCPSS employees may view and apply for open positions and review instructions for completing the process in the Jobs Hub in Workday. (Employee sign in required)
Frequently Asked Questions
Get the answers to frequently asked questions about careers and opportunities at HCPSS, and more.
HR Contacts
Human Resources – 410-313-6693
- Substitute Teacher Inquiries/Positions: 410-313-7035
- Benefits Questions: 410-313-6710
- Fax: 410-313-6692
- More HR Contacts
For more HCPSS employment and general information, follow
HCPSS (@hcpss) on Twitter and on LinkedIn
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
The Howard County Public School System is among the high-achieving education systems in the state and nation. What makes us so great? We have much to be proud of—including the high number of students who graduate and go on to college, strong SAT scores, and innovative programs. Yet our varied backgrounds and commitment to inclusiveness remain our greatest strengths. That’s why HCPSS is working to increase the diversity of our teaching and workforce to ensure our people reflect the growing diversity of our student body.
HCPSS has developed many initiatives to advance equity and embrace diversity and inclusion. Learn more about our efforts and why they make HCPSS a great place to work!
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.
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)
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.