Detailed information is on our "Join Our Team" site.  Frequently Asked Questions about Recruitment are also available.  

AACPS is proud to provide a very comprehensive and affordable benefits package to its dedicated employees. Healthcare coverage, savings opportunities and many other benefits add significant value to the total compensation you receive.

AACPS benefits are also flexible, so you can customize them to meet your needs – today and throughout your career.  You can choose the medical coverage that best suits you, and cover eligible family members too.

Current employees can access their paystub, W2, leave balance and leave activity and benefit information on Employee Self Service (ESS).  This quick reference guide can help explain how to navigate ESS.   The ESS system allows employees to change their address, emergency contacts, and direct deposit information.  Please make sure you allow two weeks, at least one payroll cycle, before you inactivate your current direct deposit account.   Contact information changes will post to the ConnectED system overnight.   

HR forms are on the internet and on the intranet.  In addition, our intranet site has a link with forms for all AACPS departments.  

School calendars are available on the Schools tab of our main website. 

Detailed information is provided in the negotiated agreements covering each employee group, and the forms for use in applying for leave are available on the AACPS website under Employee Leave.   

The Office of Staff Development offers courses throughout the year that are open to all employees.  Sample course offerings include computer education, library media, leadership and supervision, outdoor education and special topics for teachers.  In addition, several area colleges and universities offer credit classes through Staff Development at satellite locations in Anne Arundel County. Course catalogs are available throughout the school system. 

AACPS has several tuition reimbursement options and we encourage all staff to read the conditions and payment dates carefully.  

It is important that school system employees present themselves in a professional manner at all times.  All employees are expected to dress in professional business attire and exhibit good taste in grooming, clothing and hair style.  Extremes in attire and appearance should be avoided. Sports and social fashion are not appropriate office apparel.

All employees have an official file that is maintained in the Division of Human Resources.  Access to an employee’s official personnel file is limited to the employee, the employee’s designated representative, administrative and supervisory personnel and Human Resources personnel.  All employees have the right to review their personnel file by making an appointment with the Division of Human Resources - Employee Records File Room.   Appointments must be made 48 hours in advance and are on a first-come/first-served basis.   Requests for copies of a personnel file must be submitted in writing to the Division of Human Resources.  A copying fee will be charged.