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About Us
Mission
By recruiting, developing, and retaining outstanding employees, Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) is committed to building a world-class workforce dedicated to educational excellence.
Areas of Responsibility
Office of Benefits
The Office of Benefit Services is responsible for employee insurance programs including medical, dental, life and long-term care; flexible spending accounts (healthcare and dependent care); and tax-deferred retirement savings programs and coordination with the three retirement agencies servicing FCPS employees (FCERS, VRS and ERFC). Wellness activities support health program cost reductions through positive employee engagement programming. The Disability and Leaves programs oversee the Integrated Disability Management program, which includes short- and long-term disability, Workers’ Compensation, and unpaid leave of absence requests including Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) entitlements.
Office of Employment
The purpose of the Office of Employment Services is to select and hire an outstanding and diverse workforce committed to fostering educational excellence.
Office of Employee Performance and Development
The Office of Employee Performance and Development (OEPD) provides performance management guidance through the administration of the employee evaluation process and supports employees in achieving the highest level of job performance. OEPD conducts employee evaluation training, provides guidance and assistance regarding employee performance and discipline concerns, and offers professional development assistance to teachers and administrators. The Office of Employee Relations (OER) seeks to foster a positive relationship between the school system and its employees, employee advisory councils and certified organizations. OER ensures the integrity of the grievance process, provides advice and training regarding labor-management issues, and manages all FCPS employee elections.
Office of Employee Programs & Strategic Communications
Excellence in leading schools, in teaching students in our schools, and in supporting our schools is what Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) is all about. The Department of Human Resources sponsors recognition of our outstanding performers as they seek to create and demonstrate best instructional and support practices.
Office of Salary Services
The Office of Salary Services reviews and ensures competitive and equitable salary and classification plans; ensures compliance with federal, state, and local regulations related to the processing of new employees; processes all transactions regarding employee movement within the organization; provides financial oversight for department operations; retains official personnel records of employees; trains employees regarding compliance with the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA); and provides divisionwide training and support for time and attendance processing.
Office of Equity & Compliance
The Office of Equity and Compliance (OEC) empowers employees to seek out their rights afforded to them, to ensure they are not working in a harassing nor discriminating workplace, and how to report any actions that may seem to have violated any policy or regulations of FCPS. The OEC handles all medical accommodation as defined under the American with Disabilities Act and can help assist employees whom are in the workplace. The Employee Assistance Program is a resource for employees and supervisors on work and personal issues.
Office of Client Services
The Office of Client Services runs the Welcome Center, a multi-purpose facility located on the first floor of Gatehouse Administrative Center I and is staffed by Human Resource (HR) professionals. Visitors and guests in the Welcome Center can receive general information, assistance, and guidance regarding Fairfax County Public Schools.
Various HR specific processes including applicant assistance, substitute employment, recruitment, orientation, fingerprinting, badge issuance and HR telephone support are also handled by the staff in the Welcome Center.
For all HR questions contact
HRQuestions@FCPS.edu
571-423-3000 or 1-800-831-4331
What's New in HR
FCPS Spillane Leadership Award Nominations Open
The Robert R. Spillane Leadership Award honors two outstanding FCPS employees who, through their leadership, have made a significant impact on students. Both instructional and support employees are eligible for this award.
Nominations close June 10
Will your family be growing soon?
See the Maternity/Paternity checklist to make sure your benefits and leaves forms and requests are submitted in time!
Changes to the Employee Assistance Program
Effective January 1, 2013, Employee Assistance Program (EAP) services are being provided by ComPsych GuidanceResources. This program is being administered by the Office of Benefits.
Continuing Interest Topics
Work for FCPS
Forms
Savings for Staff
Life Events
- New hire/rehire
- Finalize Your Hire
- New Employee Orientation
- New Teacher (Great Beginnings)
- Family status change
- Marriage
- Divorce
- Birth/Adoption/Fostering
- Death of a family member
- Time away from work
- Sick leave
- Annual leave
- Maternity
- Leave of Absence (LOA)
- FMLA
- STD (short-term disability)
- LTD (long-term disability)
- Workers Compensation
- Extended Personal Illness
- FMLA (up to 12 weeks)
- LOA (up to 24 months)
- LTD (up to 24 months)
- Extended Family Member Illness
- FMLA (up to 12 weeks)
- LOA (up to 24 months)
- Military Activation
- LOA (up to 5 years)
- Leaving employment
- Preparing for Retirement
- Resigning from FCPS
Contact Information:
Dr. Phyllis Pajardo
Assistant Superintendent
Human Resources
8115 Gatehouse Road
Falls Church, VA 22042