The following information will assist you in applying for jobs with Fairfax County. You may also download this helpful brochure to assist you.New applicants can apply online to be a substitute teacher or substitute instructional assistant through the FCPS Instructional Talent Gateway. This guide describes how to apply for jobs using the Career Page web site. The process consists of the following steps: Step 1: Search for Instructional Positions Step 2: Confirm Qualifications in Area(s) of Interest Step 3: Apply Online No information is available for this page. Fairfax County operates under a merit system, which means that applicants are selected for jobs on the basis of their education, experience and skills. Click on the job title that you are interested in, review the job description, employment standards and supplemental questions (located on the tab).