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The Board of Education of Harford County recognizes the power of highly skilled employees in every position in the school system toward maximizing student achievement. It is the responsibility of the school system to recruit, hire, and retain the best personnel available, and to provide all staff with high quality, job-embedded professional development.

The Board of Education of Harford County is committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all students, employees, and members of the school community. In accordance with Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Board of Education of Harford County prohibits discrimination based on sex, race, color, national origin, religion, or any other protected characteristic in any program or activity it operates.

Inquiries about Title IX may be referred to HCPS’ Title IX Coordinator, the U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights, or both.

HCPS’ Title IX Coordinator is Dr. Eric Davis, 102 S. Hickory Ave, 21014, at (410) 588-5202 or TitleIX@hcps.org;

Title IX Designee specific to students is Ken Miller, 102 South Hickory Avenue, Bel Air, MD 21014, at (410) 375-0408 or Kenneth.Miller@hcps.org;  and

The Title IX Designee for all other members of the school community is Renee McGlothlin, 102 South Hickory Avenue, Bel Air, MD 21014, at (410) 809-6087 or TitleIX@hcps.org.

HCPS’ nondiscrimination policy and grievance procedures can be located at https://www.hcps.org/Nondiscrimination.aspx. To report information about conduct that may constitute sex discrimination or make a complaint of sex discrimination under Title IX, please contact Ken Miller or Renee McGlothlin.

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, visit www.hcps.org.


Career Opportunities at Harford County Public Schools

Background Check ~ Fingerprint Information
Office of Internal Investigations
102 S. Hickory Avenue
Bel Air, MD 21014
410-588-5247

Background checks and fingerprinting are conducted in order to maintain a safe and healthy environment within Harford County Public Schools. Our goal of continuously promoting the physical, social, and psychological well-being of our students is accomplished through the initiation of adequate background investigations of all personnel as required by law.

Fingerprint appointments are only available to HCPS new hires or when the Office of Internal Investigations notifies an individual of the need to reprint due to clarification. If there is a question regarding this process or an issue scheduling an appointment, please contact the Office of Internal Investigations at 410-588-5247 .

Fingerprint cards/background checks from other school systems, government offices, or police agencies will not be accepted.

Click here to schedule an appointment or to obtain additional information.


Employment Benefits

Employment Benefits
Retirement Programs
Verification of Employment and Income Service – The Work Number

Maryland Certification

The Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) authorizes our school system to provide certification services to individuals who are in a position which requires a certificate (teachers, specialists, administrators). Therefore, current HCPS employees whose positions do not require a certificate (non-teachers, substitute teachers, etc.) and individuals who are no longer employed by HCPS who have questions about certification must work through MSDE’s Certification Branch.

To search for teacher certification information, begin by accessing the Divisions, Educator Effectiveness, Certification Branch page of the MSDE website at: www.marylandpublicschools.org. FAQs may be accessed by clicking on the link located on the right sidebar of the Certification Branch page.

  • MSDE, Certification Branch: 410-767-0412
  • Toll-free Number: 866-772-8922

HCPS employees, whose positions require a certificate, please refer to the certification information located in the Human Resources, Certification Department section of the HCPS SharePoint Site.


Recruitment and Retention


Employee Benefits Forms, Guides, Forms and Documents, and Negotiated Agreements



Employee Benefits Forms
Employee Benefits Guides
Forms and Documents
Negotiated Agreements (Collective Bargaining Information)

CareFirst creates and publishes the Machine-Readable Files on behalf of Harford County Public Schools. To link to the Machine-Readable Files, please click on the URL provided below:


Retiree Benefits Forms and Guides

Retiree Benefits Forms
Retiree Benefits Guides