Who do I contact with questions regarding compensation, annual salary, or stipends?
For questions regarding compensation, annual salary, or stipends, please email SalaryInquiries@hcpss.org.
Does HCPSS provide tuition reimbursement for its employees?
Employees are eligible for tuition reimbursement based upon the appropriate bargaining unit negotiated agreement or memorandum of understanding. Guidelines regarding eligibility and reimbursement amounts are detailed within the negotiated agreements.
How does my level of educational attainment impact my annual compensation?
HCPSS is proud to support all employees as they achieve varying levels of educational attainment. Employee tuition reimbursement is based upon the appropriate bargaining unit negotiated agreement or memorandum of understanding.
I am an active HCPSS temporary employee. What type of benefits do I receive? Am I eligible to pay for health insurance through HCPSS?
The Maryland Healthy Working Families Act requires that temporary employees receive Sick and Safe Leave.
Am I eligible for the retired substitute teacher rate if I retired as a secretary?
No. The retired substitute teacher rate is for retired teachers only. Documentation that you retired as a teacher must be provided by your former employer.
If I resigned as a permanent teacher, do I get the higher rate/retired rate of pay if I substitute?
No. You will be processed at a degreed substitute teacher rate.
Where can I find information about salaries at HCPSS?
Salary scales and negotiated agreements between HCPSS and different bargaining units are available online.
I had a curriculum interview for a teaching position last year. Will I need to interview again this year with the curriculum office?
If your curriculum interview is less than a year old, you will not need to interview again this year.
If I have no recent work experience, how will I get a reference?
If you have not worked, HCPSS will consider references from a supervisor of volunteer experience or a recent teacher or other mentor. HCPSS cannot accept references from family, friends, coworkers or other personal references.