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Careers at FCPS

Begin your journey with FCPS by joining our team!

Whether you are just starting or are an experienced professional, Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) offers a wide range of rewarding careers and the support to help you grow with us.

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Why Work at FCPS?

We're proud of our supportive work environment that helps you feel and do your best. 

Opportunities - Grow and advance in a division with more than 200 schools. 

Support Systems – Succeed with training and development, mentorship, and guidance programs.

Salary and Benefits – Thrive with a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, which includes exception health-care coverage.

Wellness - Nurture a healthy body and mind with holistic programs for well-being, family planning, and more. 

Location - Live in a thriving community, close to Washington, D.C. 

More about Why Work at FCPS About our school division

Job Fairs and Recruitment Events

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Teaching Employment

Let us help you make a difference in the lives of students. Come to us with your passion and goals, and FCPS will help you shape a fulfilling, purposeful, and lifelong career.

New Teachers

Starting your teaching career? Begin with a mentorship from an experienced teacher and enjoy a vibrant community near Washington, D.C.

Experienced Teachers

Ready for the next stage in your career? At FCPS, you will find renewed purpose in a workplace that enables you to advance your career.

Special Education Teachers

Learn about our special education positions, including physical therapist, speech-language pathologist, and career and transition teacher.

Career Switchers

Bring your real-world experience, and FCPS will help you create a rich learning environment that ignites student curiosity.

Substitute Teachers

We are always looking for enthusiastic, engaged, and dedicated substitute teachers and instructional assistants.

Retired Teachers

We value your extensive experience, unique skillsets, and desire to continue in education.

FCPS Adult Community Education (ACE)

Do you have a passion for adult and community education? Begin your journey with ACE.

Teacher Trainees

Fast-track your career as an educator. The Teacher Trainee Initiative enables you to teach while working toward your certification.

Student Teaching/Field Experiences

Each year, we offer student teaching, internships and observation hours to more than 500 teachers in training.

Advanced Academic Resource Teacher

Explore the hiring process for becoming an Advanced Academic Resource Teacher (AART).

School-Based Technology Specialist

Discover the steps to apply for a School-Based Technology Specialist (SBTS) position.

Pathways to Teaching

Join FCPS and grow within a thriving community of teachers and students.

Administrative Employment

Non-principal job openings

FCPS school-based leaders are committed to cultivating top-notch professional learning communities and creating environments that allow students to flourish. Our central office administrators are innovators who lead nationally recognized curricula and other programs to develop the next generation of instructional leaders. 

Principal

Interested in becoming a school principal? Check out the application process.

Non-Principal School-Based Administrative Positions

Find our next career as an Assistant Principal, Director of Student Services, Director of Student Activities, school psychologist, school social worker, and more.

School-Based Administrator Performance Evaluation Program

Performance standards, key elements, and matrices for school-based administrators.
Non-principal job openings

Operational Employment

Operational job openings

Operational positions include school-based and central office staff, safety and security, facilities management, human resources, bus drivers, trades jobs, financial services, and information technology.

School Bus Driver

Enjoy competitive pay, flexible schedules, and paid training as an FCPS bus driver.

Food and Nutrition Services

Join the culinary team at FCPS and start on a pathway to outstanding opportunities.

Trades Jobs

We're hiring electricians, HVAC technicians, plumbers, grounds maintenance workers, and more!
Operational job openings

Summer Employment

Summer salary Information

A variety of positions are available for summer employment. 

Summer Learning Programs

Extended School Year

Administrative Positions
Summer salary Information

Other Career Opportunities

FCPS offers career opportunities for non-contracted employment, including instructional and operational positions.

Other Employment Opportunities

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Employment Benefits

Our competitive salaries, comprehensive benefits package, and additional perks for staff help make FCPS an ideal workplace.

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Stories from Our Staff

All Employees News

Meet some of our FCPS employees and hear their stories. When you join FCPS, we promise to support you as you write that story.

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Contact Us

Submit questions or concerns, as well as upload forms and other documents through the FCPS StaffConnect portal. Human Resources representatives are also available for assistance Monday – Friday (8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.) by calling 571-423-3000 or 1-800-831-4331.

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