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HCPS is committed to recruiting and retaining effective and diverse educators and staff to build a climate of student success and improve learning experiences for every child in every classroom.

Administrative & Supervisory Positions  

Central Office
Business Services Office
Open until filled

Projected Effective Date: April 2024


Bus Drivers and Bus Attendants 

Transportation Office
Open until filled

Mutliple vacanies 


Open until filled

The HCPS Transportation Department is looking for qualified candidates for Special Needs School Bus Drivers and School Bus Attendants.

  • Full CDL training – no CDL experience required
  • Routes from 5 hours - 8 hours per day
  • 182-day work schedule
  • Full Time benefits
  • Starting Pay for Bus Driver $21.30 / hour
  • Starting Pay for Bus Attendant $15.85 / hour
  • Please contact us to discuss hiring incentives.
Come shine with our amazing Transportation Department!
 


Certificated Positions 

 
Please note: HCPS accepts teacher applications year-round. 
All certificated teacher positions may be viewed directly through the Online Employment Application.
Central Office
Other - Central Office

Student Services Office
Deadline: 3/31/2024

This advertisement will be used to create a pool of candidates to fill future vacancies. 


Open until filled

This advertisement will be used to create a pool of candidates to fill future vacancies.



Schools
Edgewood Elementary School

Open until filled

INTERNAL CANDIDATES ONLY - Teaching Hours 4:05-5:05 PM


Open until filled

EXTERNAL CANDIDATES ONLY - Teaching Hours 4:05-5:05 PM


Edgewood Middle School

Open until filled

EXTERNAL CANDIDATES ONLY - Teaching Hours 3:20-4:20 PM


Open until filled

INTERNAL CANDIDATES ONLY - Teaching Hours 3:20-4:20 PM


Harford Academy

Homestead / Wakefield Elementary School

Magnolia Middle School

Open until filled

INTERNAL CANDIDATES ONLY - Teaching Hours 3:20 - 4:20 PM


Open until filled

EXTERNAL CANDIDATES ONLY - Teaching Hours 3:20-4:20 PM


Old Post Road Elementary School

Open until filled

EXTERNAL CANDIDATES ONLY - Teaching Hours 4:05-5:05 PM


Open until filled

INTERNAL CANDIDATES ONLY - Teaching Hours 4:05-5:05 PM


Other - Schools
Open until filled

This advertisement will be used to create a pool of candidates to fill future vacancies.


Open until filled

This advertisement will be used to create a pool of candidates to fill future vacancies. 
 


Open until filled

This advertisement will be used to create a pool of candidates to fill future vacancies. 


Open until filled

This advertisement will be used to create a pool of candidates to fill positions that become available for the 2023-2024 school year or as anticipated needs are identified. 

Adapted Physical Education

Art

Biology/Life Science

Business

Chemistry

Computer Lab

Computer Science

Dance

Drama/Theater

Earth Science

Elementary Education

English

ESOL

Family and Consumer Science

French

Geography

German

Health

History

Kindergarten

Mathematics

Middle School: English

Middle School: Math

Middle School: Science

Middle School: Social Sciences

Music

Physical Education

Physical Science

Physics

Political Science

Pre-Kindergarten

School Counselor

Social Sciences

Spanish

Special Education Grade 1-8

Special Education Grade 6 – Adult

Special Education Infant – 3

Technology Education

 



Support Services Positions - School Based 

To apply for HCPS Support Services vacancies or clerical substitute assignments, please complete the online employment application for Support Services positions.  To access the application, use the “Click to Apply” button located under advertised vacancies.

Clerical applicants are required to demonstrate proficiency in Microsoft Office Word and Excel programs via a computer-based assessment prior to sitting for an interview; Human Resources will schedule the computer-based exercise for candidates who are selected for an interview.  Candidates will be given one opportunity to complete the computer-based clerical exercise which consists of a 45 minute Word and 45 minute Excel exercise. Candidate scores will remain active until the testing material is updated. Once testing materials are updated, candidates that have previously passed the clerical test will be required to re-take the test.

HCPS Employees: To apply for advertised clerical vacancies, HCPS employees must complete the online employment application.

For additional information or assistance, please call:

STAFF MANAGEMENT DEPARTMENT
410-588-5238

Schools
Aberdeen High School

Aberdeen Middle School

Abingdon Elementary School

Darlington Elementary School

Edgewood Elementary School

Edgewood High School


Fallston High School

Forest Lakes Elementary School

Hall's Cross Roads Elementary School

Harford Technical High School

Hickory Elementary School

Magnolia Middle School

North Harford High School

Other - Schools
Open until filled

EXTERNAL CANDIDATES ONLY

First Shift
Deerfield Elementary School
Joppatowne High School

Second Shift
Abingson Elementary School
Bel Air High School (3)
Bel Air Middle School 
Edgewood Elementary School
Edgewood High School
Edgewood Middle School

Fallston Middle School
Harford Tech High School (3)
Hickory Elementary School
Homestead Wakefield Elementary School
Joppatowne High School 
Magnolia Middle School
North Harford High School
Patterson Mill Middle/High School

 

Salary:    Grade 1 of the 23-24 SY Salary Schedule for AFSCME, Shift 1 ($32,120).
Grade 1 of the Salary Schedule for AFSCME, Shift 2 ($32,952). 


Open until filled

This advertisement will also be used to create a pool of candidates to fill future vacancies.
Inclusion Helper Assignments are for 184 days/school year.
Empolyees are eligible to participate in our benefits package.

School Vacancies Available:


Abindon Elementary School
Aberdeen Middle School
Bel Air High School 
C. Milton High School
Edgewood Elementary School
Edgewood High School
Fallston High School (2)  
Harford Academy (6)
Hickory Elementary School (3)
Hall's Cross Elementary School
Homestead/Wakefield Elementary School
Jarrettsville Elementary School
Magnolia Elementary School
Magnolia Middle School
North Bend Elementary School
Patterson Mill Middle School
Prospect Mill Elementary School
Riverside Elementary School
Youth's Benefit Elementary School
 




Open until filled

  • This position will serve the schools within the Eastern Region  
  • The substitute will work up to 20 hours per week afternoon/evening shift
  • Schedule and locations will be determined by the assigned Custodial Services Coordinator on a daily/weekly basis 




Prospect Mill Elementary School

Roye-Williams Elementary School

William S. James Elementary School
Open until filled

        


Youth's Benefit Elementary School

Support Services Positions - Other 

To apply for HCPS Support Services vacancies or clerical substitute assignments, please complete the online employment application for Support Services positions.  To access the application, use the “Click to Apply” button located under advertised vacancies.

Clerical applicants are required to demonstrate proficiency in Microsoft Office Word and Excel programs via a computer-based assessment prior to sitting for an interview; Human Resources will schedule the computer-based exercise for candidates who are selected for an interview.  Candidates will be given one opportunity to complete the computer-based clerical exercise which consists of a 45 minute Word and 45 minute Excel exercise. Candidate scores will remain active until the testing material is updated. Once testing materials are updated, candidates that have previously passed the clerical test will be required to re-take the test.

HCPS Employees: To apply for advertised clerical vacancies, HCPS employees must complete the online employment application.

For additional information or assistance, please call:

STAFF MANAGEMENT DEPARTMENT
410-588-5238
Central Office
Business Services Office

Facilities Department



Food and Nutrition Office


Technology and Information Services Office

Transportation Office

Summer Employment 

Transportation Office
Magnolia Middle School
Open until filled

Magnolia Middle School 

Other - Schools

Food & Nutrition 

Central Office
Food and Nutrition Office
Open until filled
Hourly Cafeteria Worker

Positions may be available throughout the year! 

Hourly Cafeteria Worker Position duties include:

  • Cashier
  • Serving
  • Dining Room Aide
  • Dish Machine Attendant
  • General Cleaning
  • Receiving & Storage of Products
  • Other work-related duties
  • No past food experience required!
  • Paid training through the F&N Department!
  • Choose the school in which you wish to work!
  • $16.45 per hour
  • Please contact us to discuss hiring incentives.
  • Shifts will range between the hours of 7:00 AM - 2:00 PM; no more than 3.75 hours per day.

All candidates are required to lift 40 pounds and able to meet health department personal hygiene standards. 

 

Promotional Opportunity!

Promotional opportunities to permanent part-time positions ($16.65 per hour) are available and require prior substitute experience.  Substitute and permanent part-time positions are not eligible to receive benefits.

 

Please contact the Food & Nutrition Office at 410-638-4078 for additional information.

The Board of Education of Harford County does not discriminate on the basis of age, ancestry/national origin, color, disability, pregnancy, gender identity/expression, marital status, race, religion, sex or sexual orientation in matters affecting employment or in providing access to programs and activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups.

In accordance with the requirements of Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (20 U.S.C. §1681, et seq.), Harford County Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of sex in any of its programs or activities or with regard to employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX, and its implementing regulations to Harford County Public Schools: Involving students, refer to: Ken Miller, 102 South Hickory Avenue, Bel Air, MD 21014 at (410) 375-0408 or Kenneth.Miller@hcps.org; Involving all other members of the school community, refer to: Renee McGlothlin ,102 South Hickory Avenue, Bel Air, MD 21014 at (410) 809-6087 or Renee.McGlothlin@hcps.org. Discrimination complaints may also be filed with other agencies, such as the Office of Civil Rights in the United States Department of Education. Assistant Secretary for the Office of Civil Rights: 400 Maryland Avenue, SW, Washington, D.C. 20202, 1-800-421-3481. For updated information on the Board of Education, visitwww.hcps.org.
 


Other Career Opportunities/
Substitutes 

 


Substitute Teaching Opportunities

Additional Substitute Opportunities

The following substitute opportunities may be available throughout the year: 

 

Substitute Position

Long-Term / Daily Opportunities

Wage

Clerical

Long-Term

$19.42 / Hour

Paraeducator

Daily

Long-Term


$18.46 / Hour
 

Inclusion Helper

Daily and

Long-Term


$15.85 / Hour
 

Technicians (Media, Swim, ISS, Behavioral)

Daily

Long-Term


$18.46 / Hour

 

 

Please apply through our Online Employment Application

When opportunities become available you may be contacted for substitute opportunities. To increase your chances of being contacted, please attach a copy of your highest degree of education obtained to your application.
 


 

Other Career Opportunities

Central Office
Applicant Pool
Open until filled

This application is for current HCPS employees, who have been employed for at least one school year, and are seeking teacher certification.
 


Facilities Department

Physical Education and Interscholastic Athletics Office
Open until filled

Vacancies/Contact Information
Please see the attached list for available vacancies.  For additional information, please contact the school athletic director at the contact number provided.


Open until filled

Vacancies/Contact Information
Please see the attached list for available vacancies.  For additional information, please contact the school athletic director at the contact number provided.



Schools
Other - Schools
Open until filled

ESSER Substitute Teacher Opportunities- Through utilization of Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief Funds (ESSER) additional substitute support will be provided for the 2023/24 school year. ESSER substitutes will work a set 3-day work schedule per week for the duration of the school year at one school (i.e., Monday, Tuesday, and Friday). ESSER substitutes will be used at the discretion of the school administration for each of their set three days. ESSER substitutes will be paid a special rate of pay at $170.00 per day for each of the three days. Indicate Yes to ESSER Substitute Teacher on the Substitute Opportunities page of your application.
 





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At Harford County Public Schools we are proud to supply all of our teachers with the full support they need to be successful.
 
  • Instructional Coaches will provide instructional and classroom environment support to first year teachers
  • Pre-Service Training for all New Teachers
  • Tuition Assistance
  • Continuous Professional Development Opportunities     
 
If you are attending a job fair, be sure to complete your Online Employment Application before the day of the job fair!
Click Here to Access the Online Employment Application

 
The Harford County Public School System (HCPS) does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, genetic information, or disability in matters affecting employment or in providing access to programs to employees. Inquiries related to the non-discrimination policy of the Board of Education of Harford County should be directed to the Supervisor of Equity and Cultural Proficiency, 410-809-6065 .