2026-2027: Substitute Bus Driver

Sylvania; Manassas (VA); On-site; USD 31,684 - 34,440; Part time

Job summary

Sylvania is looking for a Substitute Bus Driver in Manassas, Virginia. The primary responsibility is to safely transport students to and from school. The ideal candidate must have a high school diploma, be proficient in English, and possess a valid CDL-B license.

Working hours are flexible, typically starting at 6:00 a.m. Candidates should meet all safety regulations related to student transportation, including passing background checks and drug testing.

Qualifications

• Must speak, read, write, and understand English.
• Must complete MPCS school bus driver training.
• Willing to work irregular hours.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate a school bus for transporting students.
• Assist students with entering and exiting the bus.
• Perform required emergency evacuation procedures.

Skills

English proficiency

Spanish language proficiency

CDL-B with P and S endorsements

Ability to meet background checks

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

POSITION: Substitute Bus Driver

Salary/Hours

• Pay scale: $23.81/hour

JOB SUMMARY

The Substitute Bus Driver will operate a school bus for the purpose of safely transporting students to and from school.

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND SKILLS

• Prefer a high school diploma or equivalent
• Must be able to speak, read, write, and understand English; Spanish language proficiency a plus
• Must be eligible for CDL-B with P and S (passenger and school bus) endorsements and completion of MPCS school bus driver training.
• Able to meet all driving record, physical, CPR certification requirements, drug/alcohol testing and background investigations that are required by the Manassas Park City Schools and the Commonwealth of Virginia
• Willing and able to work 6:00 a.m. until assignment is completed

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• The employee must be able to effectively communicate and interact with staff, students, families, and the public through verbal, written, and electronic means.
• Duties require the ability to see, read, hear, speak, handle, and feel objects and controls.
• Physical requirements include climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, and performing repetitive motions. The employee must possess sufficient strength and agility to safely move, lift, and secure students in child safety restraint systems and to assist students with entering and exiting the bus during both routine operations and emergency situations. The driver must be able to perform required emergency evacuation procedures, including entering and exiting the school bus as necessary. The position also requires the ability to perform moderate lifting, operate a wheelchair lift, and assist students on and off the bus as needed.
• Specific vision abilities required include close, distance, and peripheral vision, as well as the ability to adjust focus and distinguish colors.
• While performing the duties of this position, the employee may work near moving mechanical parts and be exposed to a variety of weather conditions, including wet, humid, hot, and cold environments. The employee may also be exposed to fumes, airborne particles, minor vibration, and noise levels that are typically moderate to loud.

CLEARANCES (Conditions for employment)

• Criminal Justice Fingerprint/Background Clearance
• Tuberculosis Screening

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The Manassas Park City School Board is an equal opportunity employer, committed to nondiscrimination in recruitment, selection, hiring, pay, promotion, retention or and other personnel actions affecting employees or candidates for employment. Therefore, discrimination in employment against any person on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, political affiliation, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, age, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, marital status, military status, genetic information or disability is prohibited, as required by federal and state laws and regulations. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.