Before beginning your application you must have the following information and documentation:
When you have gathered all of this information please fill out an application.
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.
Daily Rate
Long-Term Rate
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.
Candidates are selected for hire based on the following criteria:
In regards to guest (substitute) teachers, priority processing will be extended to those applicants who are K-12 certified teachers or hold a bachelor’s degree in education. Other applicants will be considered on an as-needed basis. Please include your certification information in your application.
No, you must upload a copy of an Official Transcript
No, our application process is paperless. All application attachments and education credentials must be uploaded so they will be available for all reviewers of your application.
Scanners are available at most public libraries or office supply stores. If additional assistance is needed, please contact The Office of Temporary Services at application_status@hcpss.org.
Your application is complete when:
Submitting an online application does not mean it is complete.
We make every effort to frequently check applications for completeness and qualifications.If your application is selected, you will receive an email or phone call to schedule an orientation and on-boarding date.
If your application is not selected, it will remain active on file for a year, and you may be contacted later in the school year based on the needs of the school system.
We hire approximately 50 to 60 subs per month between August and March.
You will receive an email or phone call if your application is selected.The Office of Temporary Services will schedule an on-boarding session, send on-boarding documents, Fingerprinting Authorization form, and instructions on completing the background check process, which will include background check forms. In order to be fingerprinted, Human Resources will receive a Fingerprinting Authorization form, so the fingerprinting process can be completed.
Yes, all new employees must be fingerprinted. A Fingerprinting Authorization Form will be provided by Human Resources to complete the fingerprinting process.The fee for fingerprinting is $51.25. Payment for the fingerprinting will be rendered at the Fingerprinting Office.
All temporary employees can begin working upon completing an on-boarding session with a Human Resources, and receiving clearance. Newly hired substitute teachers will be able to search for and accept new jobs approximately 2-3 days after being hired; within the Frontline Absence Management system. Jobs can be accepted through the Frontline system online or via phone.
Temporary employees are expected to work regularly depending on their program stipulations. Guest (substitute) teachers are expected to accept jobs regularly in order to continue as a guest (substitute) teacher. Temporary employees will receive reasonable assurance letters annually to express continued interest as a temporary employee.
No, temporary employees are not eligible for benefits. Temporary employees do receive Sick and Safe Leave per the MD state law.
Howard County Public School System
10910 Clarksville Pike
Ellicott City, MD 21042
Main Phone: (410) 313-6600
Business Hours – 8:30 a.m. through 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday