Bus Driver Supervisor

Fairfax County Public Schools; Crosspointe (VA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Bus Driver Supervisor to oversee a dedicated team of bus drivers and transportation attendants. This role involves supervising daily operations, ensuring safety protocols are followed, and driving as needed. Ideal candidates will possess a valid driver's license, experience in bus driving, and a commitment to maintaining a safe environment for student passengers. Join a supportive organization that values safety and community engagement, where your leadership can make a significant impact in the lives of students and their families.

Qualifications

• Must possess a valid driver's license and a satisfactory driving record.
• Ability to adhere to FCPS policy regarding health requirements.
• Must complete training programs mandated by the Virginia Board of Education.

Responsibilities

• Supervises bus drivers and transportation attendants.
• Drives a bus as required by operational necessity.
• Ensures safety and discipline among student passengers.

Skills

Bus driving

Emergency first aid

CPR certification

Communication skills

Knowledge of local street system

Ability to assist special needs students

Discipline management

Reading road maps

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Two-way radio

Job description

24772BR

Bus Driver Supervisor

Lorton Center

Description

Supervises bus drivers and transportation attendants within a team by communicating, distributing/collecting, interpreting, and explaining administrative and operational information and procedures; drives a bus as required by operational necessity.

Qualifications

Required

• Any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from high school or possession of a General Equivalency Diploma (GED) certificate.
• One (1) year of experience in driving at the bus driver or floater level.
• Must have, or be able to obtain, certification in emergency first aid, cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), and the use of an automated external defibrillator [22.1-178].
• Must possess a valid driver's license and a satisfactory driving record from the Department of Motor Vehicles that shows, within the preceding five years, there has been no convictions of driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs, convictions of refusing to take a blood or breath test, convictions of a felony, or assignment to any alcohol safety action program or driver alcohol rehabilitation program pursuant to 18.2-271.1 of the Code of Virginia or, within the preceding 12 months, there have been no convictions of two or more moving traffic violations or has not been required to attend a driver improvement clinic by the Commissioner of the Department of Motor Vehicles pursuant to 46.2-498 of the Code of Virginia.
• Must have possession of, or ability to obtain a Class B commercial motor vehicle, as defined by the Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles and is required to possess a commercial driver's license CDL-B with P and S (passenger and school bus) endorsements with air brakes.
• Minimum age requirement of 21 years.
• Successful completion of FCPS bus driver training program.
• Must have a satisfactory pre-employment physical examination and a completed School Bus Driver's Physician Certificate (form EB.001) as prescribed by the Virginia Board of Education and pass physical examination annually thereafter [22.1-178]; must submit to random testing for alcohol and controlled substances [49 CFR Parts 40 and 382].
• Must complete the Virginia Board of Education training program on autism spectrum disorders [8VAC20-70-350].
• Must provide a pre-employment school bus driver moral character statement (form EB.003) as prescribed by the Virginia Board of Education [22.1-178].
• Must have completed or shall complete within the first 90 days of employment to the position, the Department of Education mandated Drug and Alcohol Suspicion Training for Supervisors [49 CRF 382.603].
• Must have completed or shall complete within one (1) year of employment to the position, the "New Director/Supervisor" class conducted by the Virginia Department of Education [8VAC20-70-350].
• Ability to adhere to FCPS policy regarding meeting qualifications for physical and/or health requirements and maintaining certifications pertaining to school bus operations.
• Must possess or have the ability to learn state regulations and laws pertaining to the operation of school buses.
• Ability to read and speak the English language sufficiently to converse on the two-way radio with bus riders, public officials, and the general public.
• Ability to read a standard road map and have knowledge of the local street and road system of Fairfax County. May require interstate travel.
• Ability to interact positively with, gain the respect of, and maintain discipline over student passengers to ensure that behavior is controlled and not distractive to safe driving.
• Ability to assist special needs student riders.
• Ability to work with school bus attendants in managing all riders.
• Ability to drive any size or type of school bus in the fleet.
• Knowledge of safe, proper, and courteous motor vehicle operating procedures.
• Ability to read, understand, and carry out oral and written instructions.
• Among the essential functions of this job is regular attendance, punctuality in reporting to work, and timely submission of attendance and leave requests.

Salary Grade
[Salary Information]

Unified Scale-Schedule H

Office

Office Of Transportation Services

Contract Length

198-Day Contract

Pay Frequency

Biweekly

Percent Full-Time

Full Time

Closing Date

13-May-2025

Job Type

Bus Driver

Open
Until
Filled

No

Re-Adv.
Position

No