FCPS Continues Substitute Teaching Hiring For Federal Workers

FAIRFAX COUNTY, VA—After hundreds of applicants showed up to Fairfax County Public Schoolshiring events for furloughed federal workers, the school district will hold a third hiring event Wednesday, Jan. 23 from 5 p.m.-7:30 p.m. at the FCPS Administration Center, 8115 Gatehouse Road, Falls Church.

The hiring events for substitute teaching positions are specifically for furloughed federal government employees.

"Approximately 350 furloughed employees attended our first two hiring events, and we recognized the need to add a third event to show our support for our neighbors who—in many cases—are parents of FCPS students," said school board Chair Karen Corbett Sanders in a statement. "We always have a need for substitute teachers; on average, we hire 900 to 1,100 subs every day."

Applicants should complete an application online and register on Eventbrite for the hiring event. Candidates should bring original documents required for the I-9 form to the hiring event. Background checks are required for all FCPS employees and volunteers. FCPS says it is expediting the hiring process.

According to a hiring event page, the pay rate for substitute teachers is $100.59 per day. The rate for substitute instructional assistants is $94.78 per day. Duties may include "planning, delivery, and assessment of classroom instruction along with safety and management of a classroom or assigned instructional setting."

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Parking for the hiring event is available in the Gatehouse parking garage beneath the building on Gatehouse Road. After parking, take the elevator to the first floor and use the garage access to enter the building.

During the shutdown, FCPS is also helping families by providing student meals regardless of the ability to pay. The school district will allow unpaid meal balances to accrue.

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