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About the Employee and Retiree Service CenterERSC is your source for information about your pay, benefits, leave, and retirement
New Educator OrientationAnnual event for educators new to MCPS
Welcome to MCPS Read about our culture, your benefit options, and standard procedures all in one place.
Direct DepositEstablish your direct deposit account and learn more about direct deposit
Understanding Your ePaystubHelp understanding the content of your ePaystub
Schedule of pay periods and pay daysIncluding first and last duty days, holidays, and scheduled no-work, no-pay days
Summer PaySave money throughout the school year for the summer when you don't receive a regular paycheck.
Employee Benefit SummaryDetailed summary of employee benefits offered. Explore our benefit offerings from our home page to learn more.
For Your BenefitRead this newsletter for important benefit information
Enroll in Benefits Within 60 days of your start date, visit the Employee Self-Service web page, click on Benefits enrollment for new employees, and log in to the online Benefits Enrollment System using your Outlook username and password.
Leave policies are negotiated by your union and can be found in your contract. For more information or to learn more about specific types of leave, visit our leave page.
Pension PlansAll employees receive a Supplement Pension benefit from MCPS. Depending on your position, you may receive a Core benefit from MCPS or from the Maryland State Retirement Agency. You must submit the pension enrollment forms available at the above link.
State Pension Enrollment FlyerEmployees eligible for a Core benefit from the State Plan must enroll to avoid a $100 fine.