The Human Resources Office offers informational sessions for all newly hired HCPS
employees to assist in determining participation in insurance and investment programs.
Contact: Benefits Office ~ 410-588-5275
All new teacher hires
are required to attend a mandatory session on Teacher Professional Conduct
prior to the beginning of the 2010-11 school year. Teachers will have the opportunity
to attend this session during the HCPS Teacher Orientation Conference
on August 17 - 20. Those teachers who are unable
to attend the Orientation Conference will be required to attend an alternate session.
This course fulfills the ETM course requirement of all HCPS newly hired professional
staff and is designed to equip participants with the in-depth insight and skills to
effectively provide sound instruction for a diverse student population. $ Stipend
You are required to complete this course within two (2) years of employment.
More information can be found in the HCPS Continuing Professional Development
Catalog or by contacting the Professional Development Office.
Training will be provided to instruct
teachers in navigating HCPS' student data
management system, Performance
Matters. If you do not attend the training
during the HCPS Teacher Orientation Conference ,
you will be required to attend an
after-hours session in the fall.
HCPS Orientation Conference
Professional development is one way the school system can support teachers. On August 16-19,
2011, you are invited to attend the HCPS Orientation Conference: Teaching in Harford County:
Navigating Toward Success. This comprehensive, congenial, multi-day conference serves as a
welcome and orientation to Harford County Public Schools. It is designed to prepare you for the
2011-2012 school year. Time is provided for teachers to network with each other and to meet
school and system personnel. Conference workshop topics include creating a positive learning
environment, professionalism, technology, and Performance Matters training.
- 4 Days
- Multiple Sessions
- Includes Mandatory HR Session
- Includes Mandatory Performance Matters training
- Includes Technology Literacy Workshops
- Compensation for daily attendance
($120/day)
- 8 am - 3:30 pm
Contacts:
Theresa Reilly ~ 410-273-5621
Jackie Tarbert ~ 410-273-5621
Included in the HCPS Teacher Orientation Conference
These hands-on workshops will give new teachers a running start in effectively using essential
HCPS technology resources.
$120 Stipend
ALL Teachers
August 17 * 1-3:30pm & August 18 * 8:30-3:30pm
All teachers are invited to attend professional development session designed to assist the teacher,
new to HCPS, in understanding the policies and procedures necessary to use HCPS technology
systems. Teachers will be provided with an overview of available HCPS resources, including access
to the HCPS network and e-mail. A variety of breakout sessions which will enhance your ability
to use the technology hardware and software provided by HCPS to support teaching and
learning. Sessions offered include Teaching with Interactive Whiteboards, Creating a
Multimedia Classroom, podcasting, Wikis, Blogs and Web 2.0 applications and many more.
Professional development sessions will also be available for teachers to
become familiar with HCPS' grading and reporting software,
GradeQuick, and HCPS' student/parent portal, Edline. Teachers
will become familiar with the process of maintaining an
electronic grade book, as well as how to communicate with
students and parents using Edline. Opportunities will be
available for teachers to have hands-on practice using both
Edline and GradeQuick during this session.
Contact:
Martha Barwick ~ 410-809-6127
Middle and high school mathematics teachers new to Harford County Public Schools
will have an opportunity to learn about the Harford County Public Schools mathematics
program. The objective of this two day workshop is to work with master teachers
to plan lessons for the first weeks of school. Bring your teachers editions and
curriculum guides with you to the workshop. Contact your department chairperson
if you do not have these materials.
Contact:
Denise Lamphere
Participants will receive training in the specifics of the IEP Team Process including
the development of the Maryland Statewide IEP using the MD Online IEP System. this orientation
will set the stage for instructional planning and service delivery and is vital
to all newly hired special education personnel regardless of prior experience. This
will be a wonderful opportunity to meet department personnel, identify available
supports and network with other new special educators / related service providers.
Contact:
Alicia Palmer
The Title I Conference is designed for teachers assigned to Title I Schools who
are new to the county or new to Title I. The three-day conference focuses on understanding
poverty, building relationships, and accessing resources.
Contact:
Dot Ward
Allyn Watson
The SmartFindExpress (Substitute Employee Management System-SEMS) used by Harford County Public Schools allows teachers to use either their telephone and/or their computer (via the internet) to report their absences and obtain substitute teacher coverage for those reported absences. The computerized system randomly calls registered substitutes to fill vacant assignments.
New HCPS teachers must call the SmartFindExpress (SFE) system the first week of school to register. Please utilize the instructional guide below to complete the brief registration process (via the phone only) and to use the system as needed during the course of the school year. When you first log in (via phone) to register your account and record your name, use your employee id number (which you can obtain from the lead secretary at your school or from your first paycheck) as both your Access ID and your PIN number. You will be prompted to change your PIN number (minimum of 4 digits required) during the registration process. Once the phone registration process is completed, you can use the system via the phone or internet interchangeably or exclusively according to your personal choice. Questions regarding the SmartFindExpress (SFE) system can be directed to the Sub Helpdesk at 410-809-6341 or by email to subsupport@hcps.org.
Fingerprint appointments are only available to HCPS new hires, volunteers
as required by law, or when the Office of Internal Investigations notifies an individual
of the need to reprint due to clarification. If there is a question regarding employment
status, please contact the Recruitment and Staffing Department at 410.588.5238.
Please click
here to schedule an appointment or to obtain additional information.