Substitute - Transportation - Bus Driver

School Bus Driver

Open until filled.

General knowledge of the county; skill in the safe operation of a school bus; ability to detect malfunctioning equipment; ability to assist children using patience and understanding; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with school officials, parents, school personnel, and students. Must be able to follow oral and written directions and have the ability to get along well with others.

Candidate must possess any combination of education and experience equivalent to completion of high school and/or commensurate experience operating a commercial vehicle or school bus. Candidate must possess a current Virginia School Bus Driver Training Certificate.

Candidate must be at least 18 years of age; candidate must possess a valid Virginia Commercials Driver's License with Air Brake, School Bus and Passenger Bus endorsements; candidate must satisfy an annual physical examination for employment as a school bus driver by a physician licensed by the Commonwealth of Virginia; candidate must satisfy all other requirements of the State Board of Education for persons employed to drive a school bus; candidate must attend the Behind-the-Wheel-Training, conducted/lead by the RCPS Director of Transportation; candidate must submit to random and post accident drug testing; candidate must possess good moral character and is expected to be a role model, in and out of the school, consistent with the RCPS Pillars of Character, as defined in the Student Conduct Policy, JFC.