Instructional positions are identified as teachers, school counselors, librarians, instructional assistants, occupational therapists, physical therapists, and speech pathologists. Educational
history Employment history (dates, contact info.) Transcripts Resume, cover letter, copy of teaching license, and other supporting documents Go to Instructional Job Opportunities to search for jobs Select a school year to view
instructional opportunities All applicants chosen for employment with Fairfax County Public Schools must meet the Virginia Department of Education’s licensure requirements. By the contract start date for the position you are chosen, you must have or be eligible
for a Virginia license. Applying for an instructional position
Instructional Application Process
Items to Gather Before Beginning Your Application
Step 1: Search for Instructional Positions
Step 2: Confirm you are qualified in the area(s) which you are interested
For instructional assistant and substitute positions: All applicants must meet the qualifications as indicated under the job details.
Step 3: Apply Online
After viewing the descriptions and qualifications of the job, click apply to job.
New applicants will need to create a login and complete the application.
Returning applicants will need to log in using their email address and password. If you need help logging in, please contact our Client Services Office at //hrconnection.fcps.edu.
Please remember to upload/attach your cover letter, resume, and any other required documents before submitting your application for consideration.
Step 4: Be Proactive and Stay Connected
After you apply for a position, you will receive an email confirming your application has been received.
At any time, you will be able to log in to the system using the email and password you created to apply for new jobs and review the status of the position(s) for which you applied.
Choose a Different Path
Interested in a different position?
Retirees Make Excellent Substitutes
Retirees are able to apply online to be a substitute teacher or a substitute instructional assistant through the FCPS Instructional Talent Gateway.
When applying to be a substitute teacher, please have the following document ready to upload.
- Former FCPS teachers who have retired (separated from FCPS) within the past three years with an FCPS performance evaluation reflecting “effective” or “highly effective” do not need to submit a letter of reference.
- Former FCPS teachers who retired more than three years ago or separated from FCPS with a performance evaluation reflecting “developing/needs improvement” or “ineffective” need to submit one letter of reference from their most recent employer signed and dated within the last twelve months.
To expedite your application, please have all documents ready when you submit your application.
Onboarding Portal and Background Check
After completing the application process, you will be emailed employment information regarding our online onboarding system. This streamlined onboarding process will allow for expedited processing of employee information. Available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, employees will be able to complete forms, view required FCPS training and more from any Internet connection. After completing the onboarding, please call the Substitute Office at 571-423-3030 (option 1) so that we can confirm that it is complete. However, to meet state requirements, you will have to come in for fingerprinting and a criminal background check
When you come in to be fingerprinted you must bring all of the following documents:
- Two forms of identification
- A negative TB screening, test or a chest x-ray results dated within the last 12 months signed by a physician
- I-9 documents
Applicants who arrive without all the required documents will not be processed.
If you have any questions, call the Office of Substitute Employment at 571-423-3030 (option 1).
View Instructional Opportunities
Includes Teacher, School Counselor, Librarian, Instructional Assistant and Substitute Teacher and Assistant positions.
HR Connection
Question for Human Resources? Submit it through the HR Connection portal or call 571-423-3000 or 1-800-831-4331.