SCHOOL BUS DRIVERS, SUBSTITUTE

School Bus Drivers, SubstituteMontgomery County Public Schools is accepting applications on an on-going basis for School Bus Driver, Substitute positions that may become available within our division for the 2026-2027 school year.The School Bus Driver has a unique opportunity to positively influence our students while providing safe and efficient transportation to and from school on a daily basis. The substitute school bus driver works on an as-needed and as-available basis.Minimum Qualifications:High school diploma or equivalent, or passing score on the literacy test given by MCPSMust be 21 years of age or olderMust possess a valid Virginia driver's licenseMust furnish a clean driving record from the Department of Motor Vehicles showing that the applicant, within the preceding five years, has not been convicted of a charge of driving under the influence of intoxicating liquors or drugs, convicted of a charge of refusing to take a blood or breath test, convicted of a felony, or assigned to any alcohol safety action program or driver alcohol rehabilitation program (pursuant to VA Code §18.2-271.1) or within the preceding 12 months, has not been convicted of two or more moving violations or has not been required to attend a driver improvement clinic by the Commissioner of the Department of Motor Vehicles (pursuant to VA Code § 46.2-497)Provide a reference statement, upon initial employment, signed by two reputable persons who reside in the local area or in the applicant's community, attesting that the person is of good and moral characterMust be physically qualified to drive a school bus or other vehicle transporting students and pass a physical examination of a scope prescribed by the Virginia Board of Education furnished on a form prescribed by the Board showing such results (pursuant to VA Code § 22.1-178)Must have had a reasonable amount of experience in driving motor vehicles to be trained to drive a school or activity bus upon a highway in the Commonwealth of Virginia (pursuant to VA Code § 46.2-339)Dependability and punctuality requiredPreferred Qualifications:Possess a valid Virginia "Class B" Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with air brakes and S and P endorsements, or be able to obtain one after receiving approved training offered by MCPSSalary: $25.00 PER HOUR (this pay rate is effective January 1, 2026)Equal Employment OpportunityThe Montgomery County School Board is an equal opportunity employer, committed to nondiscrimination in recruitment, selection, hiring, pay, promotion, retention, or other personnel action affecting employees or candidates for employment. Therefore, discrimination in employment against any person on the basis of race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, sex, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, political affiliation, status as a veteran, and genetic information (including family medical history) is prohibited. Personnel decisions shall be based on merit and the ability to perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation, when necessary. The Montgomery County School Board shall provide facilities, programs and activities that are accessible, usable and available to qualified disabled persons. Further, the Montgomery County School Board shall not discriminate against qualified disabled persons in the provision of health, welfare and other social services.