Bus Driver Instructor

Loudoun County Public Schools

Leesburg (VA)

On-site

USD 43,000 - 55,000

Full time

6 days ago

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Job summary

Loudoun County Public Schools Vehicle Operation Services in Leesburg, Virginia seeks a Bus Driver Instructor to manage classroom instruction, behind-the-wheel training, and related duties. The role supports the Transportation Area Supervisor and ensures safe student transport and compliant driver training.

Responsibilities include material preparation, field observations, ride-alongs, and coordination of in-service meetings, open-house events, and DMV testing when needed.

Qualifications

High School Diploma or GED required.
Four (4) years of driving experience.
Commercial Driver’s License with school bus and passenger endorsement for a minimum of 2 years.
All Virginia CDL references and required certifications must be met per VA Code and LCPS policy.

Responsibilities

Instruct all training and staff education provided by Transportation Training Office.
Prepare materials for training sessions.
Conduct field and ride-along observations.
Assist in daily school bus operations to ensure safe transport and orderly boarding.
Support Transportation In-Service Meetings, recruitment events, and public relations activities.
Provide third-party DMV testing as required.

Skills

Verbal English fluency

Written English fluency

Communication with students

Two-way radio operation

First Aid/CPR certification within 6m

DOT drug/alcohol training knowledge

Virginia School Bus Trainer cert

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

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Job Details

Job ID: 5891231

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Aug 18, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Job Overview

The Bus Driver Instructor is assigned to a route, and in addition is responsible for classroom instruction, behind-the-wheel instruction, retraining instruction, transport van training, third party CDL testing if necessary, and other duties as assigned. The Bus Driver Instructor assists the Transportation Area Supervisor in charge of training. The work includes operating a school bus and field observation of school bus drivers and attendants.

Roles and Responsibilities

The following information is intended to describe the overall nature and scope of the work being performed in relation to the position. This is not a comprehensive listing of all responsibilities or tasks; other work may be assigned when deemed appropriate:

Instructs all areas of training and staff education provided by the Division of Transportation Training Office
Assists in the preparation of materials for all training sessions
Performs field observations and ride-along observations
Assists supervisors in daily school bus operations, to include providing safe transportation of students, maintaining effective control of students, and assisting bus attendants in boarding and securing students in the bus seats
Assists with the Transportation In-Service Meeting twice yearly, open house recruitment events, and public relations events

Provides third-party testing for the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) as required

Qualifications

Below are the minimum qualifications for this job. Equivalent combinations of education and experience are also acceptable.

Education

High School Diploma or GED required

Experience

Four (4) years of driving experience

Minimum age of 20

Licenses and Certifications

Commercial Driver’s License with school bus and passenger endorsement for a minimum of 2 years

In the state of Virginia (VA Code Section 46.2-341.4), and specifically when referencing the commercial driver’s license (CDL), an “employee” is defined as:

a payroll employee
a person employed under a lease or contract or,
a person who has applied for employment and whose employment is contingent upon obtaining a CDL.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

The ability to obtain a completed physician’s certificate (School Bus Driver’s Application for Physician Certificate, form EB.001) which is required under the provision of Section 22.1-178 of the Code of Virginia and Regulations of the Virginia Board of Education) with controlled substance testing, annual physical examinations, and random tests for use of controlled substances and alcohol, as prescribed by the Virginia Board of Education and Loudoun County Public Schools
Knowledge of school bus operations, traffic and highway safety rules and regulations, local street and road system, and basic mechanical principles of motor vehicle operations
Advanced level of verbal and written fluency in English is required
Ability to communicate effectively with students, staff, and parents; carry out written and oral instructions; and operate a two-way radio
Possess or ability to obtain National Safety Council First Aid and CPR Instructor Certifications within six months of hire
Ability to complete the DOT mandated Drug and Alcohol Suspicion Training for Supervisors within the first 90 days of employment
Obtain certification as a Virginia School Bus Driver Trainer and DMV Third-Party Tester as required

Physical Requirements

The following provides a brief description of physical requirements for this position:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly talking, expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word. The employee must convey detailed or important spoken instructions to other workers accurately, loudly, or quickly. The employee must possess normal cognitive abilities including the ability to learn, recall and apply certain practices and policies. Frequently sitting and/or remaining in a stationary position for long periods of time. Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.

Essential Personnel

Employees who perform the responsibilities of this position for the Department of Support Services are considered essential personnel. Essential personnel are designated employees who must report for work during a delay or emergency situations. A workplace emergency is an unforeseen situation that threatens the staff, pupils, or the public; disrupts or shuts down business operations; or causes physical or environmental damage. Emergencies may be natural or manmade. It is incumbent upon the supervisor to inform and confirm which essential personnel are required to work during emergency closings. Notification and confirmation of the expectation of essential personnel to report to work, or maintain as-needed status, will be executed with as much advanced notice as possible via in-person communication or email.

Reports to : Supervisor, Area Transportation (Training)

FLSA Status : Non-Exempt

Months/Days/Hours : 12 months/ 254 days/ 8 hours

Salary Level : Universal/ Scale B.1 - Level 9

Salary Scale : https://www.lcps.org/compensation

Salary Range: $31.16 - $40.13

Remote Work Eligible: No

Union Designation: Non-certified

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Categories:

Support Staff > Transportation

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