If you need to return to work prior to the end date of your approved leave of absence, you must contact the Office of Human Resources prior to reporting to work as well as provide an updated physician certification form. Without doing so, there is risk for negative payroll impact.
Completed forms should be sent directly to the Howard County Public Schools, Office of Human Resources. They may be faxed to 410-313-1565 or scanned and emailed to hrleaveofabsence@hcpss.org. Doctors’ offices may also fax the completed form directly to this office.
Eligible employees may take Family and Medical Leave (FMLA) for absences greater than three days for a qualifying condition. If eligible, FMLA will be applied to all qualifying temporary leaves of absence.
Please visit www.ets.org for information on exam registration and locations where the test is administered.
A passing score on the Parapro exam is required for applicants that are interested in working as a Paraducator at a Title I school and do not have an associate's (AA) degree or 48 college credits.
If you have earned a baccalaureate or higher degree in a non-education area and are interested in becoming a teacher, please visit the Maryland State Department of Education website to learn about your options as well as learn how to request a transcript analysis.
Individuals can access EIS through the home page of the Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) at www.mdcert.org. Individuals will need to establish an access account by entering identifying information and creating a user ID and password. There are detailed instructions at the site to guide individuals through the process.
The Maryland State Department of Education will no longer print Maryland certificates. Once your request for certification has been approved, you will be able to view, download, and print your certificate by logging onto www.mdcert.org. Providing an electronic “digital” certificate allows you immediate access, portability, and the ability to print or electronically transmit your certificate whenever you like.
The Educator Information System (EIS) is Maryland’s web-based source for educator certification. EIS provides educators with the tools necessary to complete an initial application for a Maryland certificate. It also provides those who already have Maryland certification with access to their personal information. In addition, it provides local school systems with the tools to enhance certification-related services for employed educators.
