Can I send paper copies or email attachments of my education or other documents?
No, HCPSS’ application process is paperless. All application information must be uploaded so it is available for all reviewers of the application.
I earned my degree at an institution outside of the United States. Do you require a foreign transcript evaluation?
Yes. In order to verify that you meet the minimum education requirements for a posted position, please obtain a foreign transcript evaluation from one of the MSDE approved agencies.
I don't have copies of all of my transcripts yet. Can I submit my application anyway?
Yes. You may submit your application now and go back at any time before the closing date of the position to upload documents. If you are applying to a candidate pool and no closing date is indicated, you may upload documents at any time.
How should I list teaching positions in which I was split between two schools?
Please list your split positions in the same line, not as separate entries.
How much of my employment experience do I need to list on the application form?
Please list all employment experience that is relevant to a) position(s) for which you are applying and b) positions you've held in which you've had routine interaction with minors.
My references haven't received the reference surveys. Is there another way to send them?
Please check your application first to ensure that you entered each email address correctly. Encourage your references to check their junk mail to see if the survey has been routed there. You can also resend the reference survey using the hyperlink provided in the references section of your application. If none of these solutions work, please contact your recruiter in the Office of Human Resources.
What is the difference between vacancies and positions? Which do I select in the application form?
In the Vacancy Desired section, you will see all of the positions for which we are currently accepting and reviewing applications and anticipate hiring in the given year. Some vacancies can be filled immediately and will have an identified closing date. Other vacancies, such as those for teaching, paraeducator, and student assistant positions, are open for the entire application cycle. Submitting your application allows you to be considered for entry into the candidate pool for those positions.
I am graduating with a teaching degree in December. Is it possible for me to be hired in a permanent teaching position mid-year?
Yes. HCPSS often has teaching positions available mid-year.
What happens if I test negative on the rapid antigen test?
If a symptomatic staff member tests negative on the rapid antigen test, the nurse or health assistant will run a confirmatory PCR test. A second nasal swab will be obtained, placed in a tube with a preservative medium and sent to a lab. The confirmatory PCR test may take a few days up to one week to complete. The school will notify the staff member immediately after the point of care testing is completed and the staff member must go home.
What happens if I test positive on the rapid antigen test?
If a symptomatic staff member tests positive on the rapid antigen test, they are considered positive and will be sent home to isolate for a minimum of 10 days. The staff member will be able to return after 10 days, and once symptoms have improved, and they have been fever-free for at least 24 hours without fever-reducing medication.