The Department of Human Resources assists in providing for the highest quality educational program for our children by hiring exceptional employees, by providing a broad spectrum of support services for prospective, current and former employees, and promoting invitational relationships within our many communities.

Additionally, the Department of Human Resources:

• Develops and implements a plan for teacher recruitment initiatives
• Continues a systematic process for the selection of “highly qualified” teachers
• Hires teachers, support services personnel, and administrative positions
• Identifies and recruits for administrative positions both internally and externally
• Provides new hire and benefits orientation to new employees
• Ensures that all teachers and paraeducators meet the certification requirements, as defined by No Child Left Behind and the Bridge to Excellence in Baltimore County Public Schools
• Partners with the Office of Professional Development in designing and implementing a professional development model for new and existing teachers
• Optimizes the use of all technology resources to attract and retain highly qualified teachers and paraeducators
• Disseminates and communicates appropriate educational background and certification information to principals
• Provides Equal Employment Opportunity services to employees related to discrimination complaints and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) accommodations
• Responds to employees and retirees regarding inquiries and benefit enrollment information.
• Provides and maintains competitive salaries
• Analyzes data for tracking purposes, for assignment of staff to schools, and for the appointment of administrators to schools
• Works together with school administrators to prepare information for the proper allocation of staffing
• Provides professional development to managers, supervisors, and administrators to increase their knowledge and familiarity with the negotiated agreements and appraisal process

The Department of Human Resources’ website provides you with: 

• Customer service and contact information
• News about job fairs and recruitment events
• Information about medical, dental, and related benefits
• Teacher recruitment information
• Certification information, including forms and applications for programs
• Employment opportunities
• Salary scales
• Master Agreements for all recognized employee groups
• Personnel programs for temporary and substitute employment
• Employee Assistance Program
• Fingerprinting information for new applicants
• Staffing calendar
  

Dr. Donald A. Peccia Assistant Superintendent 410-887-4301 dpeccia@bcps.org	Deb Zoller Administrative Assistant 410-887-4301 dzoller@bcps.org	Dr. Alpheus Arrington Director, Office of Personnel 410-887-4191 aarrington@bcps.org
Dr. Frances Allen Manager, Personnel Services 410-887-8936 fallen@bcps.org	Mr. Daniel Capozzi Manager, Staff Relations 410-887-2095 dcapozzi@bcps.org
1946 Greenspring Drive – Suite N Timonium, MD  21093 FAX NUMBER: 410-769-9297