Recruitment & Training
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To keep pace with Lexington's changing demographics, Fayette County Public Schools strives to build a diverse and inclusive workforce pipeline of highly talented and culturally competent administrators, teachers, and staff to provide a global perspective for students. Our efforts seek to ensure:
- All our stakeholders embrace equity, diversity, and inclusion;
- Stakeholders understand and accept that educator diversity is essential;
- School hiring decisions focus on prioritized diversification and inclusion efforts that reflect the demographic makeup of students and families; and
- Student learning experiences are enriched by environments that foster equitable access and increased participation of diverse curriculum, cultures, instructional strategies and practices, and the experiences and contributions of all people.
Contact: Rose Santiago, associate director for Minority Recruitment & Training, (859) 381-4224
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In their own words ...
To serve and protect ...
Recent kudos
FCPS receives 2019 Community Service Award
Dixie's Wang earns national Outstanding Chinese Teacher Award
Two school psychologists receive Best Practice Awards
Family & Consumer Sciences teacher from Beaumont earns national Award of Merit
Cassidy's science lab instructor tapped for Presidential Award
Dance, health teachers receive statewide awards
Two world language teachers earn state-level recognition
Leestown’s Vogel named Kentucky School Social Worker of the Year
Police sergeant graduates from FBI National Academy
Dobbs tapped as state's Transportation Director of the Year
Music teachers stand tall in KMEA District 7
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Resources for prospective employees
Job listings & application process
Minority Educator Recruitment and Retention Scholarship -- an initiative to address the shortage of minority teachers, especially in mathematics and science.
Student teachers, interns, field and practicum placements
FAQ about ordering a criminal records report
Staff improvement
Classified Aspiring Leadership - a voluntary program designed to offer hourly, classified employees an opportunity to become effective leaders in FCPS. The purpose is self-improvement and professional development; participation does not guarantee a leadership position or an increase in pay. If interested, complete the Aspiring Leadership application or contact Kiyon Massey.
National Board Certification mentorship -- a free service through the Kentucky Association of Professional Educators
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Continuing education
University of Kentucky: Education Leadership Studies
Georgetown College: off-campus graduate programs
Midway University: M.Ed. program
Asbury University: basics | programs | graduate program for aspiring principals
Ashland University: course listings
FRYSC Corps: literacy tutors affiliated with AmeriCorps