2026-2027 Vacancy: School Bus Driver

Young World Physical Education

Fishersville (VA)

On-site

USD 20,000 - 25,000

Part time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Paid leave

Potential free health insurance

Job summary

Young World Physical Education in Fishersville, Virginia, is seeking a part-time School Bus Driver to ensure safe transportation of students to and from school and events. Responsibilities include conducting pre-trip inspections, operating the bus on established routes, and communicating effectively with students and staff.

Candidates must hold a high school diploma and complete Virginia training curriculum. Benefits include paid leave and potential for free health insurance.

Qualifications

Ability to read and comprehend instructions and memos.
Successful completion of National Red Cross First Aid Course.
Physical ability to operate school bus controls.

Responsibilities

Transport students to/from school and events safely.
Conduct pre-trip bus inspections before every trip.
Report bus accidents and defects to supervisor.

Education

High School Diploma

Completed Virginia Education Department training curriculum

Commercial Driver's License with appropriate endorsements

Job description

2026-2027 Vacancy: School Bus Driver

Augusta County Public Schools Transportation Department - 123 John Lewis Road, Fishersville, VA 22939 - Fishersville, Virginia

Job Details

Job ID: 5814293
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Jul 02, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

Job Title: Bus Driver
Department: Transportation
Reports To: Executive Director of Transportation
FLSA Status: Nonexempt
Salary Scales: 2026-2027 Salary Scales
ACPS Bus Drivers receive paid leave and may also elect to receive free health insurance.

SUMMARY

To transport students to and from school in a safe, efficient, and economical daily basis and to extracurricular events on a non-regular basis.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Conducts pre-trip inspection of school bus prior to every trip for defects.
Uses established routes and designated bus stops.
Operates bus on approved time schedule.
Reports bus accidents and student injuries to authorities.
Conducts emergency evaluation drills in keeping with division regulations.
Drives defensively under varying traffic conditions and inclement weather.
Reports personal absences in time for supervisor to secure substitute driver.
Reports bus defects to supervisor.
Establishes favorable working relationships with other driver, teachers, students, and other school staff.
Demonstrates knowledge of State laws and local ordinances.
Complies with dress code.
Uses professional conduct at all times.
Communicates effectively with parents, colleagues, school personnel and everyone within the confines of the job.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Supervise students while riding bus.

QUALIFICATIONS

Any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from high school.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Satisfactory health condition as certified by a competent medical authority.
Must demonstrate the ability to successfully complete the Virginia Education Department training curriculum for school bus drivers and obtain a Commercial Driver's License with appropriate school bus endorsements within the probationary period.
Complete State and County requirements of twenty hours of classroom and twenty hours of behind-the-wheel instruction.
No reckless driving or driving under the influence convictions within five years and/or fewer than two moving violations within 12 months of employment.
English language proficiency is required per Code of Virginia 46.2-341.14.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

Meets school bus driver certification requirements with minimum hours of instruction and satisfactorily pass the knowledge examination.
Meet State requirements for appropriate licensing.
Meet State physical examination requirements.
Meet local and/or State standards for driving test.
Meet local and/or State standards for driver record check.
Must have successfully completed the National Red Cross First Aid Course.
Ability to operate all vehicle types used in transporting students in the school division.
Ability to operate radio communication when necessary.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos; ability to write simple correspondence; ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form; ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

(see above qualifications)

PHYSICAL CONDITIONS AND NATURE OF WORK CONTACTS

Work is typically performed inside and around the exterior of a school bus. Frequent bending, stooping, crawling and climbing to inspect on and under a school bus is necessary. Occasional lifting of at least fifty pounds is required. Frequent contact with driver supervisors and students is required. Occasional contact with principals, parents and the general public is required. Occasional meetings with principals and parents are necessary. Person shall have no impairment of the use of a foot, leg, hand, finger, or an arm, and no other structural defects or limitation likely to interfere with the ability to control and safely drive a school bus. Must have the physical ability to operate the following controls on a school bus; open and close the service door which requires up to 25 psi exerted by the right hand and arm; activate the clutch pedal which requires up to 70 psi exerted by the left foot and leg; operate a manual transmission shift lever which requires up to 20 psi exerted by the right hand and arm; jump from or climb up to a least 3.5 feet, at the emergency door, to assist in the evacuation of the students. Occasional operation of vehicles during inclement weather is required.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles. The employee is occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

Per contract and Augusta County Public Schools Policy Manual

EVALUATION

Performance on this job will be evaluated in accordance with school board policy and administrative regulations on evaluation of personnel.

Position Type

Part-Time

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