She got handed a one page letter stating she is being offered a job as a teacher contingent upon meeting some conditions such as passing background check. Fairfax County operates under a merit system, which means that applicants are selected for jobs on the basis of their education, experience and skills.Negotiating is as simple as asking a question. Many employers will negotiate to find a mutually agreeable salary and benefits package. Additional Salary Requests. FCPS offers the opportunity for additional salary to newly hired and current teacher-scale employees. To apply for child care assistance, submit the following: Complete an application directly online or download the application form in English or Español. We explain how to structure a salary negotiation email and how to present the best case for a pay rise. The parent and the child care vendor shall fill out the form together in the home where child care is provided. Fairfax County is the largest jurisdiction in the Commonwealth of Virginia with over 1.1 million people.