What are the responsibilities and job description for the School Bus Driver - 25/26 SY position at Spotsylvania County School District?
*By applying to this position, your application will be considered part of our applicant pool for the 2025-2026 School Year. You may be contacted by a member of the School Leadership Team from any of our school locations for opportunities that align with your qualifications and experience.*
Our Bus Drivers safely transport passengers to and from assigned stops, schools and/or school functions according to specified routes. Bus Drivers are responsible for maintaining orderly conduct during trips and facilitating a positive driver/student interaction.
Spotsylvania County Public Schools is seeking Bus Drivers to join us for the 2024-2025 School Year! Training is PAID! Join our crew and put the pedal to the metal on your career. Apply today!
Essential Job Functions:
- Transports students safely between home and school, and between other locations on special occasions such as field trips and sporting events.
- Maintains discipline when students are on the bus in the best interest of safety; reports any student misconduct to principal or principal's designee.
- Performs routine safety pre-trip inspections before morning and afternoon routes and logs on pre-trip inspection forms on a daily basis; reports any mechanical problems/concerns to the bus garage promptly.
- Reports all accidents promptly, follows approved guidelines and completes required reports.
- Attends safety workshops related to transportation and complete all required training.
- Follows safety rules and regulations and proper procedures as outlined in the Bus Driver's Handbook, as well as knowledge of all state regulations pertaining to school bus safety.
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Education and Experience:
Required
- High School Diploma or GED
- Current (valid, not expired) State Driver's License with a non-negative point balance
Preferred
- Basic First Aid/CPR certification
- Previous experience working with children and adolescents
Special Requirements:
- The employee must pass an annual physical and participate fully in the drug/alcohol screening program.
About Spotsylvania County Public Schools:
Comprised of 31 schools and home to a diverse student population of over 24,000, Spotsylvania County Public Schools is one of the largest School Divisions in the Commonwealth of Virginia.
So what sets us apart? Choosing SCPS means joining a highly collaborative team of professionals who inspire, challenge and support one another to be their very best everyday. As a team member, you become part of something much bigger - Your success directly influences our student's success. Here, YOU make a difference.
To learn more about Spotsylvania County Public Schools and our teams, please visit our website at https://www.spotsylvania.k12.va.us/.
Employment Terms: Employment may be offered as a non-contracted, hourly position.
Together, we prepare our students for their future. We look forward to welcoming you to the #WeAreSpotsy team.
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Spotsylvania County Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer and committed to non-discrimination in the workplace. Criminal record and background checks will be completed after an offer is made.
