Substitute Teaching Job Opportunities
Make a “SUB”stantial difference in FCPS
We are always looking for kind and caring substitute teachers and substitute instructional assistants to ensure our students continue to thrive when teachers and instructional assistants need to be out of the classroom. FCPS substitutes provide consistency and continuity for our students and make a “SUB”stantial difference in our schools!
FCPS Offers Substitutes the Following Benefits
- Opportunities to make a difference in the lives of our students.
- Flexible work schedules and locations that are tailored to substitute needs.
- Paid professional development.
- Professional relationships with FCPS staff.
- Pathways that can lead to a full-time career in FCPS.
- Assistance with teacher licensure.
- Health/Dental benefits for substitutes who work an average of 30 hours a week under the Affordable Care Act.
Work More and Earn a Bonus!
The Fairfax County School Board has a bonus program for substitutes who accept more than the 10 required days. FCPS has developed milestones for the number of days worked. A day is defined as a 3-hour job or 7-hour job. For each milestone, you will earn a bonus. If you meet all three milestones, your total bonus will be $900.
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For substitutes who work 50 substitute jobs within a school year, a $200 bonus will be paid.
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For substitutes who work 100 substitute jobs within a school year, a $300 bonus will be paid.
- For substitutes who work 150 substitute jobs within a school year, a $400 bonus will be paid.
Bonuses will be paid quarterly, according to the chart below.
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Payment Month |
Time Period |
Biweekly Pay Date |
Monthly Pay Date |
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December |
8/14/23 - 11/17/23 |
12/15/23 |
12/15/23 |
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March |
11/18/23 - 2/9/24 |
3/22/24 |
3/29/24 |
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June |
2/10/24 - 5/17/24 |
6/28/24 |
6/28/24 |
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July |
5/18/24 - 6/21/24 |
7/26/24 |
7/31/24 |
High-Volume Days = High-Volume Pay!
The Fairfax County School Board has approved the following days for high-volume pay. All substitutes who work either full or half-day jobs will receive high-volume pay. This includes both Long-Term Substitutes and Site-Based Substitutes.
All teacher substitutes will receive their hourly pay plus an additional $80 for each high-volume day that they work. All substitute assistants will receive their hourly pay plus an additional $55 for each high-volume day that they work.
2023-24 High-Volume Days
- Friday, October 6
- Friday, November 17
- Friday, December 1
- Friday, December 8
- Friday, January 12
- Friday, February 16
- Friday, February 23
- Friday, March 8
- Friday, March 15
- Friday, March 22
- Friday, April 5
- Friday, April 12
- Friday, April 19
- Friday, April 26
- Friday, May 10
- Friday, May 17
- Friday, May 24
- Friday, May 31
Come Work With Us!
To become a substitute teacher or substitute instructional assistant, begin by filling out and submitting an application.
Once an interested candidate’s application, FCPS orientation, and background check are completed and approved, hired substitutes can expect to enter a classroom within a week!
- Learn more about the application process and requirements.
- See Substitute Pay Schedule for the 2023-24 school year.
Substitute Information Sessions
We hold weekly virtual information sessions during the school year for external candidates looking to learn more about becoming a substitute teacher or a substitute instructional assistant.
- The virtual sessions are held weekly on Wednesdays from 2-3 p.m. Candidates will receive an email link to the session on the Monday before.