Pupil Personnel Worker

The Howard County Public School System (HCPSS) is one of the leading school systems in Maryland and the nation. To learn more about us and our 2024
-2029 Strategic Plan, please visit our website and our careers page. Join our award-winning workforce and make a difference in the lives of our students!

Before you begin, please read the job posting below carefully including the Application Requirements specific to this position. Be sure your application reflects experience and education required to meet the minimum and any preferred qualifications listed. Our application guide includes detailed instructions to assist you. Once your application has been submitted, you will not be able to add documentation or make any changes.

Please note that application submission will be available only through 11:59 PM on the date prior to the indicated end date. If no end date is indicated, the posting will remain open indefinitely.

Job Posting End Date:

10-07-2026

Reminder:
Current permanent and temporary employees must apply through the Jobs Hub in Workday, not the external career site.

Pupil Personnel Workers (PPWs) support schools in identifying and addressing the factors that may interfere with students’ adjustment to the school environment and their academic success. Using a collaborative approach, PPWs work closely with school staff, families, and community agencies to coordinate services for students and their families. PPWs assess student and family needs through a comprehensive case management process that may include record reviews, home visits, parent conferences, and the development of social histories.

They serve as advocates for students and families, ensuring they are informed about relevant rules, regulations, policies, and procedures. Pupil Personnel Workers collaborate with school staff, parents/guardians, and students to address a range of issues including attendance, academic support, social-emotional challenges, counseling needs, residency concerns, guardianship, enrollment challenges, homelessness, and foster care placement.

Applicants must meet all qualifications below to be considered for the vacancy.

Education:

• Master’sdegree from accredited college or university in pupil personnel or a related field such as Counseling or Guidance Services, Education, Sociology, Social Work or Psychology.

Certification/Licensure:

Priority will be given to applicants who:

• Holda current
  
  Maryland State Department of Education Pupil Personnel Worker certification/licensure.

Applicants may be considered who:

• Hold a current out-of-state educator certificate and are eligible for a Maryland State Department of Education Pupil Personnel Worker certification/licensure.

Out-of-state applicants are strongly encouraged to begin the application process for educator licensure with the Maryland State Department of Education in addition to uploading all required materials to your HCPSS employment application.

Experience:

• Threeyearsofsuccessfulteachingexperiencein Pre-Kthrough
  12thgrade setting.

The ideal candidate for this role will also possess a combination of the additional qualifications below. If you don’t meet every one of the preferred qualifications, we still encourage you to apply, as we welcome applications from candidates with diverse backgrounds and experiences.

• Five years of experience in student services including supporting families and students in crisis, in areas such as attendance, homelessness, foster care, guardianship, case management etc.
• Five years of experience in supporting a school system program (after school program, school improvement team, SST student services team)
• Three years of experience partnering with…