Howard County Public School System

Hcpss

Health Assistant Candidate Pool

Health Assistant

High School diploma or GED; CPR and first aid certification; CNA or LPN license; medication certification or completion of Maryland nursing medication course; minimum 1 year health care experience; ability to respond to emergencies and perform CPR.

Paraeducator, Kindergarten Candidate Pool

Paraeducator

Assist teachers and students in a K-12 setting; requires High School Diploma or GED, ParaPro or 48 college credits; preferred: experience with students; strong communication and ability to multitask.

Paraeducator, Prekindergarten Candidate Pool

Paraeducator, Prekindergarten

High School Diploma/GED; ParaPro or CDA preferred; experience with PK-5; ability to support students with diverse needs.

Paraeducator, Student Engagement Candidate Pool

High school diploma or GED; ParaPro or 48 college credits; K-12 experience preferred.

Student Assistant Candidate Pool

Student Assistant

Assistants for K-12 students; high school diploma or GED required; experience with students preferred; ability to lift up to 50-75 lbs; background checks and fingerprinting required.

Paraeducator, Special Education Specialized Program Candidate Pool

High School Diploma or GED or 48 college credits; 1 year experience with students with disabilities; Title I program requirements; ability to support special education programs.

School Counselor (K-12) Open Contract Candidate Pool

School Counselor

Bachelor’s degree; MSDE School Counselor Certification; knowledge of ASCA standards; ability to work with diverse populations.

School Psychologist Candidate Pool

School Psychologist

Ed.S. or doctoral degree in School Psychology; Maryland Educators Certificate with School Psychologist endorsement or NCSP; eligible.

Temporary Speech and Language Pathologist

Speech and Language Pathologist

Master’s degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders; Maryland SLP licensure eligibility; NPI and Maryland Medicaid enrollment required; ASHA CCC preferred; experience with children in educational/pediatric settings.

Hispanic Achievement Liaison Candidate Pool

Hispanic Achievement Liaison

Bachelor’s degree; experience with Hispanic families; strong communication and collaboration skills; proficiency with web-based productivity tools.

Summer Institute  School Counselor - Black Student Achievement Program (BSAP)

Certification as a School Counselor in Maryland; three years of school-based counseling experience; knowledge of ASCA standards and ethical guidelines.

Elementary Teacher (Grades 1-5) Open Contract

Elementary Teacher

Bachelor’s degree in education; Maryland Elementary Education licensure; experience preferred; 10-month salary; see posting for details.

High School Diploma or GED or 48 college credits; ParaPro assessment preferred; Title I program experience a plus.

High school diploma or GED; ParaPro certification or equivalent; 48 college credits or an Associate degree; preferred CDA or AA; experience with preschool-aged children; able to support students with diverse needs.

Groundskeeper I

Groundskeeper

Maintain grounds and equipment; HS diploma or GED; MD driver's license; 2 years grounds maintenance experience; ability to operate heavy equipment.

Music Teacher Candidate Pool

Music Teacher

Bachelor’s degree in education; MSDE Music certification (Music PreK-12 or K-12); 3 years teaching experience preferred.

Social Studies Teacher High School Candidate Pool

Social Studies Teacher

Bachelor’s degree; Maryland licensure for Secondary Social Studies; current Maryland license; three years teaching experience preferred.

Social Studies Teacher Middle School Candidate Pool

Social Studies Teacher Middle School

Bachelor’s degree in education; Maryland Secondary Social Studies licensure; minimum qualifications include teaching experience, differentiated instruction, and ability to meet IEPs and safety requirements.

World Languages Teacher Candidate Pool

World Languages Teacher

Bachelor’s degree; Maryland World Languages licensure; three years of teaching experience preferred.

Instructional Technology Teacher (Grades 1-5) Candidate Pool

Instructional Technology Teacher

Bachelor’s degree in education; Maryland licensure for Elementary Education; current Maryland license; 3 years teaching experience preferred.

Art Teacher Candidate Pool

Art Teacher

Bachelor’s degree; Maryland Art Education licensure; preferred three years of teaching experience.

Dance Education Candidate Pool

Dance Education Teacher

Bachelor’s degree in education; Maryland licensure for Dance Education; teaching experience preferred; MD state licensure in Dance Education; ability to plan and differentiate instruction.

Summer Institute Assistant Administrator (Secondary) - Black Student Achievement Program (BSAP)

Summer Institute Assistant Administrator

Bachelor’s degree in Education or related field; Maryland APC Administrator I; three years teaching/leadership; strong communication; data-driven; MS Office/Google.

Temporary Interpreter

6 months related experience; fluent English and target language; ethics and confidentiality; language assessment; ongoing training.

Principal, Elementary School Candidate Pool

Principal

Masters degree; MSDE administrator licensure/endorsement with Administrator II or Supervisors of Instruction; 5 years certificated/ licensed teaching; 3 years school-based or central office admin experience.

Title	Location	Date
Health Assistant Candidate Pool Full Time · 1+ YOE United States · Onsite	United States Onsite	Jan 26, 2026
Paraeducator, Kindergarten Candidate Pool Full Time United States · Onsite	United States Onsite	Jan 26, 2026
Paraeducator, Prekindergarten Candidate Pool Full Time · 2+ YOE United States · Onsite	United States Onsite	Jan 26, 2026
Paraeducator, Student Engagement Candidate Pool Full Time United States · Onsite	United States Onsite	Jan 26, 2026
Student Assistant Candidate Pool Full Time United States · Onsite	United States Onsite	Jan 26, 2026
Paraeducator, Special Education Specialized Program Candidate Pool Full Time · 1+ YOE United States · Onsite	United States Onsite	Jan 23, 2026
School Counselor (K-12) Open Contract Candidate Pool Full Time United States · Onsite	United States Onsite	Jan 16, 2026
School Psychologist Candidate Pool Full Time United States · Onsite	United States Onsite	Dec 19, 2025
Temporary Speech and Language Pathologist Temporary United States · Onsite	United States Onsite	Dec 15, 2025
Hispanic Achievement Liaison Candidate Pool Full Time United States · Onsite	United States Onsite	Dec 9, 2025
Summer Institute School Counselor - Black Student Achievement Program (BSAP) Full Time · 3+ YOE Columbia, Maryland, United States · Onsite	Columbia, Maryland, United States Onsite	Dec 4, 2025
Elementary Teacher (Grades 1-5) Open Contract Full Time · 3+ YOE United States · Onsite	United States Onsite	Dec 2, 2025
Paraeducator, Kindergarten Candidate Pool Full Time United States · Onsite	United States Onsite	Dec 1, 2025
Paraeducator, Prekindergarten Candidate Pool Full Time · 1+ YOE United States · Onsite	United States Onsite	Dec 1, 2025
Groundskeeper I Full Time · 2+ YOE Ellicott City, Maryland, United States · Onsite	Ellicott City, Maryland, United States Onsite	Nov 21, 2025
Music Teacher Candidate Pool Full Time United States · Onsite	United States Onsite	Nov 17, 2025
Social Studies Teacher High School Candidate Pool Full Time, Temporary United States or Maryland · Onsite	United States or Maryland Onsite	Nov 14, 2025
Social Studies Teacher Middle School Candidate Pool Full Time United States · Onsite	United States Onsite	Nov 14, 2025
World Languages Teacher Candidate Pool Full Time · 3+ YOE United States · Onsite	United States Onsite	Nov 14, 2025
Instructional Technology Teacher (Grades 1-5) Candidate Pool Full Time · 3+ YOE United States · Onsite	United States Onsite	Nov 14, 2025
Art Teacher Candidate Pool Full Time United States · Onsite	United States Onsite	Nov 14, 2025
Dance Education Candidate Pool Full Time · 3+ YOE United States · Onsite	United States Onsite	Nov 14, 2025
Summer Institute Assistant Administrator (Secondary) - Black Student Achievement Program (BSAP) Full Time · 3+ YOE United States · Onsite	United States Onsite	Nov 13, 2025
Temporary Interpreter Contract, Temporary, Part Time · $62K/yr · 0.5+ YOE United States · Onsite	United States Onsite	Oct 23, 2025
Principal, Elementary School Candidate Pool Full Time · 5+ YOE United States · Onsite	United States Onsite	Oct 15, 2025

Activities	public education servicesacademic curriculum developmentstudent support servicesschool administrationeducational program delivery
Headquarters	US
Industries	EducationGovernment
Name	Howard County Public School System
Employees	9,061
Type	Government
Tagline	Operates public K-12 schools in Howard County, Maryland.
Founded	1,865
Website	hcpss.org

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