Recent Hire From PERC Job Fair

Five years ago as a senior at Pennsylvania's Slippery Rock University, Tadhg Dowd visited the Fairfax County Public Schools' booth at the PERC job fair. He interviewed on the spot and was quickly offered his first teaching job. 

He was impressed by FCPS’ competitive pay and all that the Washington,D.C., region has to offer.

Since moving to Fairfax County four years ago, he has worked with a variety of students at Bush Hill Elementary School. 

"There are a lot of great opportunities," said Dowd, who has moved from special education to general education. "I love the students here and I love my coworkers. I definitely have a lot of support.”

Opportunity (for Growth and Advancement) - We are one of the top school districts in the nation in terms of size, innovations, and reputation. Because we offer a variety of  school sizes and diverse school experiences, you will have the opportunity to explore what works best for you.   And we are committed to support your advancement with a wealth of professional development courses. At FCPS, you learn, have fun, and ultimately, help students. 

Location - Outside of work, Fairfax County is an ideal place to live. Conveniently located in the heart of the Mid-Atlantic, we are only a few miles from Washington, D.C. (museums and nightlife) to the east and the Shenandoah Mountains (hiking and breathtaking views) to the west. We are also home to Virginia's largest university, George Mason, which offers formal educational programs to supplement FCPS' extensive professional development offerings.