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Substitute Teaching in FCPS

A minimum of 60 hours of college credit is required to substitute teach with Fairfax County Public Schools. A high school diploma required for a substitute assistant position.

2012-13 Hourly Rates:

• $14.56 per hour - Substitute Teachers CURRENTLY HIRING
• $12.93 per hour - Substitute Assistants CURRENTLY HIRING
• $11.95 per hour - Public Health Attendants CURRENTLY HIRING

Three-Step Hiring Process for Substitute Teachers and Assistants

Step 1: Apply Online

Apply online through the FCPS Instructional Talent Gateway. When applying for a substitute position, you must upload the following documents:

• Résumé
• Copy of your high school diploma, and official/unofficial college transcripts that show 60 credit hours or more (grade reports or college diplomas are not accepted).
  
• Two character reference letters signed and dated within the past 12 months. One of these must be from someone in a supervisory position at your most recent employer. Both letters must include daytime phone numbers. Letters from family members will not be accepted.

Note: If your high school diploma or college transcript was issued outside of the U.S., an evaluation is required. No exceptions will be made. Visit the Virginia Department of Education website for a list of approved agencies for obtaining official U.S. degree-equivalency evaluation of foreign credentials:

Step 2: Teacher and Substitute Teacher Applicants

We receive a large number of resumes, and therefore use the web-based interview TeacherInsight. Within 1-2 business days of applying, you should receive a TeacherInsight access code by e-mail. Completing the interview (which can be accessed 24-7) takes approximately 40 minutes. Each question is timed, so it is important to complete the interview when you will not be interrupted. If you need assistance, call the Help desk at 1-877-425-5872. You may also e-mail questions to srihelp@gallup.com.

Step 3: Substitute Orientation

After submitting your résumé and completing the TeacherInsight Interview, if you meet our qualifications, you will receive an e-mail within 5 to 7 business days requesting you to call the Office of Substitute Employment to schedule an appointment for a 4 hour orientation which includes fingerprinting for a criminal background check.

Bring the following documents with you to orientation (applicants without ALL documents will not be processed):

• Voided check or savings deposit slip (direct deposit is mandatory)

• A negative TB test or a chest x-ray dated within the last 12 months and signed by a physician

• State Issued ID or driver's license and one of the following:

• Social Security Card (social security card in your legal name—no exceptions)
• Birth Certificate
• Unexpired Passport
• (For a complete list of documents establishing employment eligibility, look under Pre-Employment Forms)

If you have any questions, call the Office of Substitute Employment at 571-423-3030 option 8, or e-mail substituteMailbox@fcps.edu.