Human Resources
Note: Please see the next sections for Payroll & Benefits and Negotiated Agreements.
2026-27 Employee Handbook (PDF)
Employee Access Center (external site)
Central Call Absence Reporting System (external site) | (888) 342-0827 | Help Desk: (410) 758-2403, Ext. 116
Travel & Expense Reimbursement Form (XLSX)
100 Series Policy Template (DOCX)
Non-100 Series Policy Template (DOCX)
Final Regulation Template (DOCX)
Payroll & Benefits
ERP Employee Access Center (EAC, external site)
ERP EAC Login Instructions (PDF)
TCP Employee Login (external site)
TCP Manager Login (external site)
QACPS TCP Manager Instructions (PDF)
Change of Personal Information Form (PDF) **You must also complete new W-4 and MW507 forms linked below**
2026 W-4 Employee Federal Withholding Form (PDF)
MW507 Maryland Withholding Form (PDF)
2026 – 2027 Benefits Guide (PDF)
2025 – 2026 Benefits Guide (PDF)
Health & Wellness
Summary of Benefits: EPO Plan (PDF)
Summary of Benefits: PPO Plan (PDF)
CareFirst Instructions to View Explanation of Benefits Online (PDF)
Employee Assistance Program Brochure (PDF)
Marathon Health
Address: 2977 4-H Park Rd., STE 202, Centreville, MD 21617
Hours:
| Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday | Closed 10 AM – 6 PM 7 AM – 5 PM 10 AM – 6 PM 7 AM – 5 PM 8 AM – 12 PM Closed |
Phone: (410) 989-9859
Maryland State Retirement System
All employees working 500 hours or more in a school year are enrolled in the Maryland State Retirement and Pension System. New employees are required to contribute 7% of their annual salary to the plan. Benefits include a death benefit that provides payment of 100% of annual salary to one’s designated beneficiary, plus disability and service retirement. For more details on the plan and to download forms, visit the Maryland State Retirement website (external site).
Maryland State Retirement Agency Designation of Beneficiary Form (PDF)
Maryland State Retirement Agency Application for an Estimate of Service Retirement Allowance (PDF)
Maryland State Retirement Agency Federal & MD State Tax Withholding Request (PDF)
Pension System Leave of Absence video (external site)
Overview of Disability Retirement video (external site)
Guide to Choosing an Allowance Option video (external site)
Reemployment After Retirement video (external site)
403(b) Tax Sheltered Annuity
The 403(b) Plan is a voluntary retirement plan that allows full-time employees to save for retirement through pre-tax payroll deductions.
403(b) and 457(b) Plans Universal Availability Notice (PDF)
403(b) Enrollment Form (PDF) | 403(b) Enrollment Guide (PDF)
457 Supplemental Retirement Plan
457 Enrollment Form (PDF) | 457 Enrollment Guide (PDF)
Professional Development & Course Reimbursement
Note: Please see the Teacher Certification section for additional resources related to earning and maintaining your certification.
Tuition Reimbursement Form (PDF) **Please note that not all coursework will be approved. Approvals are based on funding and stipulations as provided in your respective negotiated agreement.**
GraduateGuide Research Tool (external site)
360-edu.com Research Tool (external site)
Thinkport Maryland E-Learning for Educators Courses (external site)
Maryland Retired School Personnel Association Scholarship (external site)
Negotiated Agreements
Certificated Unit I (Teachers, Pupil-Personnel Workers & School Psychologists)
Certificated Unit II (Administrators & Supervisors)
Support Unit I (Nurses, Secretaries, School Assistants, Etc.)
Support Unit II (Custodians, Maintenance, Bus Drivers, Etc.)
Support Unit III (Coordinators, Foremen, Specialists, Etc.)
Teacher Certification
QACPS Certification Handbook (PDF)
QACPS Certification Presentation (PDF)
QACPS Professional Development Plan (PDF)
Approved Activities for Certificate Renewal (CEU Credit, PDF)
APC Credit Completion Form (PDF)
TEACH Applicant Guide (PDF) TEACH (The Educator Application & Certification Hub)
Evaluation Guidelines
Comprehensive Teacher Evaluation Guidelines (PDF, external site)
Professional Practice Rubric (PDF)
QAC Student Growth Portfolio Procedures with Appendices (PDF)
QAC SLO Procedures (PDF)
SLO Quality Assurance Components (PDF)
School Based Academic Specialist Professional Practice Performance Standards (DOC, external site)
Teacher Observation Form (PDF, external site)
Non-Tenured Teacher Evaluation Form (PDF, external site)
Tenured Teacher Evaluation Form (PDF, external site)
Information Technology
Employee Email Login Page (external site)
PowerTeacher Login Page (external site)
Chromebook Support (external site)
Employees’ Microsoft Purchase Site (external site)
Interactive Whiteboards
Easy Interactive Tool Tips – Beginner (PDF)
Easy Interactive Tools Guide – Advanced (PDF)
TeamBoard Draw Tips – Beginner (PDF)
TeamBoard User Guide for Windows – Advanced (PDF)
Atomic Learning Training Videos Epson BrightLink (external site)
Epson iProjection Information (iPad Integration, external site)
Epson Education Support (external site)
Bus Driver / Contractor Forms
Red Light Violation Report Form (PDF)
Bus Evacuation Drill Procedures (PDF)
Bus Evacuation Drill Report Form (PDF)
School Bus Discipline Referral Form (PDF)
School Bus Inspection Reference Guide (PDF)
Violation Report – Decoration on Buses (PDF)
Maryland Motor Vehicle Accident Report (PDF)
MSDE Bus Accident Report Form (DOCX)
COMAR Transportation Information (PDF)
What Employees Need To Know About DOT Drug and Alcohol Testing (PDF)
DOT Drug and Alcohol Testing Policy (PDF)
DOT Compliance Notice of CBD and THC (PDF)
Amendment to FMCSA Drug & Alcohol Testing Policy (PDF)
Employee Discounts
Preston Business Alliance Rewards & Benefits (PDF)