Talent-In-Training 2026-2027

To streamline the onboarding of individuals seeking field placement LCPS requires such candidates to complete the TNT application and its related onboarding checklist with appropriate documentation in its entirety. This allows for an efficient process should such candidates move into a paid role with LCPS.

Within the application applicants will be asked to specify their preference regarding substitute teaching opportunities. Selecting Yes requires additional documentation and authorization to work in the United States. Selecting No provides a shorter application for field placement only and does not require work authorization in the United States.

Roles & Responsibilities

As an individual pursuing a field placement with LCPS you become an integral part of our staff. It is essential to maintain a high standard of professionalism in every aspect of your role. This includes your appearance communication and overall conduct which should consistently demonstrate respect for yourself your colleagues as well as the students and families you interact with daily.

Qualifications

Minimum requirements are that a candidate must be at least 18 years of age and hold a high school diploma or have passed a high school equivalency examination approved by the VDOE Board of Education. *If your high school diploma or college transcript was issued outside of the U.S. an evaluation is required. No exceptions will be made. To learn more view the Virginia Department of Education (MS Word) document for a list of approved agencies for obtaining an official U.S. degree equivalency evaluation of foreign credentials.

Additional Information

• There is no salary or benefits associated with this vacancy.
• Please make sure your university/college has requested a placement before applying to this vacancy.
• Applying for the Talent-in-Training vacancy does not guarantee a placement within LCPS schools.

All students must complete the following:

• Employee Information Form
• Fingerprinting/Badge Information
• Child Protective Services
• Address History
• Tuberculosis Screening
• Ethnicity/Race Reporting Form
• Employee Handbook Acknowledgement
• Bloodborne Pathogen Training Acknowledgement
• Moral Character Document
• Student Intern Program Agreement

Please Note - Salary Step Incentive

Policy 7612:

Employee Step Adjustment Eligibility for student teacher placements and school counseling interns in a program within LCPS that is 400 or more hours within one school year that provides direct services to students if the newly hired employee begins a full-time contracted assignment with LCPS with a start date within 12 months of completion of the placement or internship. Hours for a practicum observations or indirect placements are excluded and retroactive step adjustments will not occur. This is a one-time adjustment applied to an employees step placement.

Employee Step Adjustment Eligibility for school social worker interns in a program within LCPS that is 400 or more hours within one school year that provides direct services to students if the newly hired employee begins a full-time contracted assignment with LCPS with a start date within 12 months of completion of the placement or internship. Hours for a practicum observations or indirect placements are excluded and retroactive step adjustments will not occur. This is a one-time adjustment applied to an employees step placement.