Extra Pay for Extra Duty/Voluntary Stipends Update

• Beginning in FY 2012, non-certificated staff may apply for and be appointment to voluntary stipend positions.

 Pay Dates For 2012-2013

All EPED Activities Pay Dates Except for

High School Sports and Middle School Intramurals

Fall:  November 2, 2012

Winter:  March 8, 2013

Spring:  May 3, 2013

High School Sports and

Middle School Intramurals

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For the basic requirements to become a substitute teacher in St. Mary’s County are:

• Complete a two-year degree or at least two years of a four-year degree program.
• Submit to a criminal history background check.
• Successfully complete the substitute training course.
• Commit to at least 10 days of substituting per school year.

All employees of a public school system in Maryland are required to submit their fingerprints and undergo a criminal history background check. The State of Maryland charges the public schools a $60.00 fee for each set of fingerprints submitted. This fee must be paid by the substitute at the time the fingerprinting takes place.

Below is the 2012-2013 Substitute Employee Training Class Schedule.  Each Substitute Employee Training Class will consist of two full day sessions  (9:00 AM – 3:30 PM) and a classroom observation at any of our county schools (minimum ½ day). All interested applicants must apply online.  For additional information please call Diane at 301-475-5511, ext. 189.

Applicants for substitute teaching will be reviewed and candidates will be selected based on four tiers of selection.  Tier 1 applicants will be selected first, Tier 2 second, etc.

Tier 1 - Applicants holding a valid Maryland certification for teaching.

Tier 2 - Applicants that have graduated from an accredited college/university with at least a Bachelor's degree.

Tier 3 - Applicants that have completed two years of a Bachelor's degree program leading to certification in education.

Tier 4 - Applicants that have graduated from an accredited college with at least an Associate's degree or have passed the ParaPro Assessment Test.

Applications for April's class will be open beginning March 4, 2013.  

Substitute teachers are hired to teach students in the absence of a teacher, on a daily or long-term basis. Preferred applicants have had some experience in working with children. Substitute employees are paid every two weeks during the school year, based upon the number of days worked. A substitute employee (paraeducator, secretary or teacher) without a bachelor's degree is paid $60 per day and a substitute employee (paraeducator, secretary or teacher) with a degree is paid $70 per day. A substitute teacher who is a retiree from SMCPS or within the state of Maryland is paid $80 per day. As a substitute, you can:

• Make a difference for the children of our community.
• Gain experience in an educational environment.
• Determine your own days and hours of availability.
• Select the schools in which you want to work.
• Be at home when school is not in session.
• Maintain your status as a full-time teacher applicant.
• Earn extra money while you are working part-time elsewhere.

Essential Job Functions of Substitute Teachers

• Assumes all duties and responsibilities of the regular teacher in a given day. Long-term substitutes may also be required to attend staff meetings, parent conferences, etc.
• Maintains effective working relationships with other employees and the public and deals with the public relations problems courteously and tactfully.
• Carries out written plans left by the regular teacher for the day's lessons and routines. Marks pupil assignments and classroom work according to school and teacher evaluation policies.
• Records pupil absences according to school procedures.
• Assumes the teacher's responsibility for supervision of students in the building, on the grounds, or on field trips.
• Becomes familiar with and follows school and division procedures for routines and emergencies.
• Leaves a clear, written summary for the teacher of the work covered and other relevant comments.
• During planning period, performs duties as requested by teacher or school administrator.
• Maintains confidentiality at all times: in classroom, school site, administrative buildings and in the community.

ABACUS CORPORATION

        On August 8, 2012, the Board of Education of St. Mary’s County Public Schools approved a contract with Abacus Corporation to employ temporary and/or hourly workers to support the needs of the school system in providing support to our students and educational programs. As such, Abacus Corporation will employ, process, and pay various temporary and/or hourly personnel which were previously employed by the Board of Education. Once selected as a temporary and/or hourly employee Abacus Corporation would be the employer of record.

         In order to transition/begin employment with Abacus Corporation, it is mandatory that selected candidates attend a paid orientation and training in order to meet and learn about Abacus Corporation, benefits that will be available as an employee of Abacus Corporation, hours worked reporting procedures and payroll processing. In addition, candidates will also complete the yearly required Child Abuse and Sexual Harassment (CASH) and Bloodborne Pathogens trainings. Candidates are paid for their attendance at the orientation and training as part of the first paycheck from Abacus Corporation.

         To contact Abacus Corporation, 301-475-7176, SMJOBS@AbacusCorporation.com or visit their website www.abacuscorporation.com.  They are located at 25484 Point Lookout Road, Building 3, Unit 302 B, Leonardtown, Maryland 20650.

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