Careers at FCPS

Whether you're new to working or have lots of experience, we offer a wide range of rewarding careers. Join us today!

Why Work With Us?

Whether you are just starting out or are an experienced professional, we offer a wide range of rewarding careers and the support to help you grow with us. FCPS is always hiring outstanding teachers, but we are also hiring other positions, such as engineers, IT professionals, HVAC technicians, occupational therapists, financial analysts, electricians, administrative assistants, building supervisors, and many others.

In addition to opportunities to grow within our division of 198 schools, we are located in beautiful Fairfax County, close to Washington, D.C. Join us and explore our vibrant and thriving community that recognizes the important work of our schools! Learn more about why you should choose FCPS .

We are committed to hiring a diverse workforce that prepares students for success in a global society.

Current Job Openings

Job Descriptions

Salary Scales and Benefits Package

Teaching Opportunities

Let us help you make a difference in the lives of students. Join us and grow within a thriving community by teaching in Fairfax County Public Schools

New Teachers: Start Your Career With FCPS

Starting your teaching career? Let us help you make a difference in the lives of students. Join us and grow within a thriving community.

Experienced Teachers: Come Work With FCPS

Ready for the next stage in your career? Join Fairfax County Public Schools.

Career Switchers - Transition to Teaching

Make a career change to teaching.

Teacher Trainee

Interested in pursuing careers in K-12 teaching but still working toward your credentials? We have the opportunity for you!

Special Education Teaching Opportunities

Learn about our special education positions, including occupational therapist (OT), physical therapist (PT), speech-language pathologist (SLP), and career and transition teacher.

Substitute Teaching Opportunities

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

Instructional Personnel Online Application Assistance

Ready to apply for an instructional position with us? Follow these steps for a smooth application process.

Instructional Licensure

The Licensure Office answers questions regarding instructional licensure for prospective employees while helping current employees with renewals or an endorsement change.

Student Teaching/Field Experiences

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

Grow Your Own Program

Grow Your Own programs identify and support FCPS students and employees who are interested in pursuing a career in teaching or other operational career opportunities and pathways.

School Leadership Opportunities

Administrative Opportunities

Engage, Inspire, and Thrive as a Leader in Fairfax County Public Schools!

Principal Selection Process

Planning to become a school principal? Review the process.

School-Based Technology Specialist Opportunities

Find all of the information you need to apply for an SBTS position.

Instructional Coaching Opportunities

The Instructional Coaching program prepares and supports teacher leaders who guide their colleagues in data analysis, best practices, and collaboration to improve student learning.

Advanced Academic Resource Teacher Opportunities

Find all of the information you need to apply for an AART position.

Additional Career Opportunities

Food and Nutrition Services Career Opportunities

Serve up success in a food and nutrition services career! Learn about our career opportunities!

School Bus Driver Employment Opportunities

Benefits for bus drivers include competitive pay, flexible schedules, paid training, and guaranteed hours!

Trades Jobs Employment Opportunities

We are hiring experienced electricians, HVAC technicians, plumbers, structural tradesmen, grounds maintenance workers, and more!

Operational Career Opportunities

Are you an HVAC technician, software developer, custodian, benefits specialist, student information assistant, budget analyst, or something in-between? FCPS has an operational staff position for you.

School Psychologist Employment Opportunities

Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) is excited to announce that we are actively seeking passionate and dedicated psychologists to join our dynamic team.

Athletic Coaching Opportunities

Interested in applying for a coaching position? Vacant positions for our high schools and secondary schools are posted here. Schools individually hire for all levels (varsity, jv, and freshmen) for both boys and girls sports.

Other Career Opportunities

FCPS offers career opportunities for employment that are non-contracted. This page lists the non-contracted positions currently available.

Recruitment Services

Professional Development

Employees, Applicants, and Retirees

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.

FCPS StaffConnect