Substitute Bus Assistant

Henrico County Public Schools; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

Henrico County Public Schools seeks a Substitute Bus Assistant Area 1-5 to help transport students with special needs safely to and from school and activities. You will assist passengers, secure seating, and support the driver in safe operation.

Responsibilities include helping students board and exit, maintaining order, and ensuring compliance with IEP requirements. The role requires a high school diploma, 18+ age, and completion of pre-employment training. Pro-rated annual salary applies.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum age for employment is 18 years.
• Must complete pre-employment training course for bus assistants.

Responsibilities

• Assist students on and off the bus and during the ride as needed.
• Ensure students are properly secured in seats or safety devices per IEP.
• Assist in bus safety drills and maintain interior cleanliness.
• Learn and follow bus routes, schedules, and stops.
• Support the bus driver in supervising student behavior.

Skills

Patience with students

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

General Information

ID: 801 Main Organization: Public Schools Location: Pupil Transportation Operative - Henrico County Public Schools 1910 E Parham Road, Henrico Minimum Salary: $ 17.93 Posting Date: 05/07/2026 Closing Date: 06-01-2027

General Statement of Duties

SUBSTITUTE BUS ASSISTANT : AREA 1 - 5. The employee in this classification assists with the safe transportation of students with special needs to and from school and school-related activities by providing assistance to the school bus driver; securing passengers in their seats; and assisting students that board and leave the school bus. The employee also interacts with students, allowing the driver to focus more on safe driving practices and traffic conditions.

Assists with the safe transportation of students with special needs, secures students in their seats and assists students when boarding and exiting the bus.

Essential Duties

• Assists students on and off of the school bus and during the bus ride as necessary. This may include attending to individual special needs of students to ensure their safety and comfort.
• Ensures that all students are properly secured in their safety vest or wheelchair as required by the students Individualized Education Plan (IEP)
• Assists in controlling student behavior
• Assists bus driver in conducting bus evaluation drills
• Assists the driver in maintaining the cleanliness of the interior of the bus
• Learns the bus route, schedule and bus stops
• Keeps abreast of route and bus stop changes
• Performs related work as assigned.

Additional Information

Annual salary will be prorated based upon actual work begin date.

Henrico County Schools reserves the right to begin screening applications and make a selection at any time during the posting period.

Minimum Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent. Minimum age for employment is 18 years old. Ability to use and display patience, sensitivity and understanding to students who have special needs. Must complete the pre-employment training course offered by the Department of Pupil Transportation in order to become a bus assistant.

Background Check Disclosure

Applicants considered for employment must successfully complete the following background investigations/tests:

• Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Criminal History Investigation
• State Police Criminal History Investigation
• Child Protective Services (CPS) Investigation
• Tuberculosis Screening/Test

Benefits

For information about our benefits, visit https://www.henricoschools.us/page/employee-benefits

EEO Statement

Henrico County Public Schools provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. EOE/Accommodations Upon Request