careers
Why Work at Alexandria City Public Schools (ACPS)?
Applications for all categories of ACPS employment are accepted by online application only.
If you do not have access to a personal computer, you may visit our Human Resources office at 1340 Braddock Place, where one will be made available to you. If you have problems or questions about using our online application, contact the Office of Human Resources at hr@acps.k12.va.us or 703-619-8010.
Hard-to-Fill Positions and Referral Bonus Incentives
We are excited to announce new retention and recruitment bonuses for hard-to-fill positions, funded by the Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief Fund (ESSER), to be awarded by Sept. 30, 2024. These bonuses aim to attract and retain talented professionals in key areas that are critical to our division's success hired after July 1, 2024 for the 2024-25 school year.
Hard-to-Fill Positions
Math, Science, and Special Education (SPED) Teachers:
Retention Bonus: $1,000
Recruitment Bonus: $2,000
Bus Drivers:
Retention Bonus: $1,000
Recruitment Bonus: $5,000
Bus Driver Referral Bonus: $500
We are also introducing a referral bonus for bus driver recruitment. Any ACPS employee who successfully refers a candidate for a bus driver position will receive a $500 referral incentive.
Eligibility and Awarding
Retention Bonuses: Awarded to current employees in the specified hard-to-fill positions. The bonuses are due to be paid on the September 15 paycheck or by the September 30 paycheck.
Recruitment Bonuses: Awarded to new hires hired between July 2, 2024 and September 1, 2024 in the specified hard-to-fill positions.
Referral Bonuses: Awarded to ACPS employees within the next pay cycle upon the successful hiring of a referred bus driver candidate.
These initiatives are part of our ongoing efforts to ensure that we have the best possible staff to support our students and the broader school community. Your support and participation in these programs are invaluable.