Human Resources

What we do:

We in Human Resources are committed to recruiting and retaining the best employees to serve our students and families. Our office hires administrators (principals, directors, etc.), certified employees (teachers, counselors, speech pathologists, etc.) and classified employees (paraeducators, clerical staff, bus drivers, etc). We also help our employees with certification requirements, new teacher internships, professional development opportunities, leave and substitute options.

How to find us:

Our office is in the Ambrose building at 128 Walton Ave., behind the main building in the "It's About Kids" Support Services complex at 701 E. Main St. in Lexington, Ky. The main phone number is (859) 381-4740, and the fax number is (859) 381-4271. Our mailing address is 1126 Russell Cave Road, Lexington KY 40505

Staff recruitment and retention

Attracting new employees

Job postings

FAQ about the application process / (859) 381-4190

FAQ about ordering a criminal records report

Job categories:

FYI: The Minority Educator Recruitment and Retention Scholarship was authorized in 1992 by the Kentucky General Assembly to address the critical shortage of minority teachers, especially in the areas of mathematics and science.

Field observations and student teachers

Opportunities for FCPS staff

The University of Kentucky is recruiting help to staff its football games and other sports events. | Details

Training and educational opportunities

FCPS in-house sessions - Aspiring Leadership training, Praxis II workshops, resume writing and interview etiquette, etc.
SafeSchools online lessons - mandatory staff training for bloodborne pathogens, injury prevention, sexual harassment, etc. (password-protected)
University of Kentucky: Educational Leadership Studies
Georgetown College's Rank I Teacher Leader program: information | flow chart
Asbury University: information | programs | graduate program for aspiring principals
Arkansas State University: information | online MA offer
Trevecca Nazarene University: admissions | courses
Ashland University: Virtual Education Software

Community volunteers

Individual community members and supportive businesses and organizations may volunteer their time in our schools. For more information, check out Family And Community Engagement.

Online application (Everyone must re-apply every four years.)
Note: FCPS employees with access to the approved volunteer list for their site can find it under 'handy links' on the staff portal.