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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  

Schools
Other - Schools

Swan Creek School
Open until filled

Position Effective for the 2023-2024 School Year


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.
Schools
Aberdeen Middle School


Edgewood Elementary School

Edgewood Middle School

Harford Academy
Open until filled

2023-2024 SCHOOL YEAR        


Homestead / Wakefield Elementary School

Joppatowne High School
Open until filled

Joppatowne High School


Magnolia Elementary School

Magnolia Middle School

Old Post Road Elementary School

Other - Schools
Open until filled

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


Open until filled

Position is split between Edgewood Middle School and Magnolia Middle School


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 Studies

Music

Physical Education

Physical Science

Physics

Political Science

Pre-Kindergarten

School Counselor

Social Studies

Spanish

Special Education Grade 1-8

Special Education Grade 6 – Adult

Special Education Infant – 3

Technology Education

 



Swan Creek School
Open until filled

On site and virtual positions available.
Three professional references required, one of which must be your current principal.

Art
Elementary
Middle
High
Biology

Business

Early Childhood Education

Earth Science

Elementary Education

English
Middle
High
Gifted and Talented

Health
Middle
High
Integrated Physics and Chemistry

Library Media Specialist

Mathematics
Middle
High

Media Specialist
Middle
High

Music
Elementary
Middle
High

Physical Education
Elementary
Middle
High

Science
Middle
Social Studies
Middle
High

Reading Specialist

Spanish

Special Education
Elementary
Middle
High

Technology Education
Middle
High


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 Middle School

Abingdon Elementary School

Church Creek Elementary School

Deerfield Elementary School
Open until filled


Edgewood High School



Emmorton Elementary School

Fallston Middle School

Forest Hill Elementary School

George D. Lisby Elementary School at Hillsdale


Harford Academy


Harford Technical High School

Havre de Grace Middle/High School

Hickory Elementary School

Magnolia Elementary School



Magnolia Middle School

Other - Schools
Open until filled

EXTERNAL CANDIDATES ONLY

First Shift
Edgewood Middle School
Fallston Middle School
Havre de Grace Middle/High School
North Harford Middle School
Southampton Middle School

Second Shift
Aberdeen Middle School
Bel Air Elementary School
Bel Air High School (2)
Bel Air Middle School
Edgewood Elementary School
Edgewood High School (2)

Fallston High School
FAllston Middle School
Hall's Cross Roads Elementary School
Havre De Grace Middle/High School 
Harford Tech High School (2)
Homestead/Wakefield Elementary School (2)
Joppatowne High School (3)
Magnolia Middle School (2)
North Harford Middle School
Patterson Mill Middle/High School (2)
Swan Creek/CEO @ Swan Creek School
Youth's Benefit Elementary 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
Bel Air High School (2)
Deerfield Elementary School
Edgewood High School
Emmorton Elementary School (2)
Fallston High School (2)  
George D. Lisby/Hillsdale Elementary School
Harford Academy (5)
Hickory Elementary School (2)
Joppatowne Elementary School
Magnolia Elementary School (2)
Prospect Mill Elementary School
Red Pump Elementary School 
Riverside Elementary School
Roye Williams Elementary School (2)
Southampton Middle School 
William S. James 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 


Ring Factory Elementary School

Roye-Williams Elementary School

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
Deadline: 10/18/2023

Candidates that apply by Tuesday, October 3, 2023, will receive first consideration.        


Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment Office
Open until filled

Position will be required to work 16 hours per week (Mon-Thu, 2:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.), in-person, between the identified site locations including Aberdeen Middle School, Edgewood Elementary School, Edgewood Middle School, Magnolia Elementary School, Magnolia Middle School, and Old Post Road Elementary School.


Facilities Department


Food and Nutrition Office


Other - Central Office
Open until filled

Floater Positions
School Safety Liaison Floaters will be deployed to school-based locations based on the needs of the school system on a daily basis. Floaters will be eligible for mileage reimbursement.


Transportation Office

Summer Employment 

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.
 


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 .