Temporary Positions

Seeking Substitute and Temporary Employees

Before beginning your application you must have the following information and documentation:

Official first and last name as it appears on your Government issued ID.

Valid email address and phone number.

Employment history with supervisor's name and contacts. (Include any unemployment or volunteer experiences). Past 10 years is recommended but not required.

2 references from supervisors including one from your current or most recent supervisor,

References from co-workers, friends, neighbors, family or other "character" references are NOT acceptable,

References must be aligned with the supervisors listed in the experience section of the online application.

Official proof of education OR an education evaluation of Foreign colleges or universities must be uploaded (minimum requirement of education is based on different positions)

Education evaluation of Foreign colleges or universities must be completed by the approved agencies by Maryland State Dept of Education (MSDE).

Unofficial or transcripts downloaded from the internet are not acceptable.

When you have gathered all of this information please fill out an application.

Employment Background Checks are required for all employees.

Substitute Pay Increase

The Howard County Public School System on Jan. 13, 2022, implemented a 25 percent increase to the daily rate for substitute teachers. Rates below are inclusive of the increase. Full details online.

Temporary Position Pay Rates

Guest (Substitute) Teachers

Daily Rate

Non-degree (minimum 60 credits) – $125
Degree (BA or higher) – $138
Retired Teacher (verification required) – $157
Teacher with a valid, current MSDE certificate (verification required) – $157

Long-Term Rate

Non-degree – $157
Degree – $169
Retired Teacher (verification required) – $169

Other Temporary Positions

Substitute Paraeducator – $115.43 per day
Substitute Clerical – $16.68
Substitute Clerical – School Based (retired from HCPSS or active HCPSS permanent employee) – $20.00/hr
Temporary Clerical (with High School diploma) – $16.68/hr
Temporary Clerical (without High School diploma) – $16.00/hr
Lunch/Recess Monitor – $16.00/hr
Substitute Custodial – $16.00/hr
Substitute Nurse – $31.84/$217.98 per day
Substitute Health Assistant – $17.86/hr
Home and Hospital Teacher (non-certificated) – $35/hr
Home and Hospital Teacher (certificated) – $46.01/hr
Home and Hospital Teacher (retired from any MD LEA) – $46.01/hr

Email Access for Substitute Teachers and all Temporary Employees

All substitute and temporary employees will have a HCPSS email account.

To access your email account, please go to: https://staff.hcpss.org and click on “Email” at the top of the page. Upon initial access to your e-mail account, please remember the following: Your User Name is the first letter of your first name along with your full last name. Your Password is your employee number followed by the last 4 digits of your social security number. You will be prompted to create a new password the first time you login.

If you need assistance with email access, please contact the Technology Help Desk at: 410-313-7004.