Substitute Driver - Car/Van

Prince George County Public Schools; United States; On-site; USD 17,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Prince George County Public Schools Transportation Department seeks a Substitute Car/Van Driver to transport students on scheduled routes and for special excursions, ensuring safety and care during loading and unloading.

The role requires operating a hydraulic-lift-equipped bus for wheelchair riders, securing passengers with appropriate restraints, and upholding division regulations with vigilance during emergencies and routine operations.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Must meet state physical examination requirements.
• National Red Cross First Aid Course completed.

Responsibilities

• Operate hydraulic-lift bus for loading/unloading wheelchair-confined students.
• Secure each student with harnesses, belts, or locks as required.
• Maintain discipline per division regulations.
• Assist in emergency evacuation drills per division rules.
• Instruct riders to be responsible passengers.
• Report personal absences to secure a substitute.
• Know the physical/emotional needs of each student on the bus.
• Be alert to emergencies and respond appropriately.
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisors.

Skills

Hydraulic lift operation

Student safety

Problem solving

Behavior management

Education

High school diploma or GED

State physical examination

National Red Cross First Aid Course

Job description

• Position Type:
  Substitute/ Car/Van Driver Substitute
  


• Date Posted:
  10/5/2026
  


• Location:
  Transportation
  

TITLE:

Transportation Car/Van Driver - Substitute

PRIMARY FUNCTION:

To assist with transporting students over scheduled routes and/or to/from special excursions in a school vehicle, ensuring the safety and care of students, loading and unloading

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Hold a high school diploma or GED equivalency certificate


• Meet state physical examination requirements


• Must have successfully completed the National Red Cross First Aid Course


• Ability to deal with exuberant behavioral characteristics of youthful riders


• Ability to recognize problems and move quickly to solve them

REPORTS TO:

Director of Transportation.

Coordinator of Transportation

Principals of the school(s) he/she serves on matters related to student discipline and patron relations

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• To operate a hydraulic-lift equipment bus for the purpose of loading and unloading of wheelchair-confined students


• To secure each student in his/her location with either harnesses, seat belts, wheelchair locks, or other safety equipment


• To maintain discipline in keeping with division regulations


• To assist in emergency evacuation drills in keeping with division regulations


• To instruct riders regarding being responsible passengers


• To report personal absences in time for the supervisor to secure a substitute aide


• To know the physical and/or emotional handicap of each student on the bus


• To be alert and exercise good judgment concerning emergencies, disabled vehicles, and irregular special requests by parents of riders


• To perform other duties as assigned by the Director and/or Coordinator of Transportation


• Perform other duties as assigned

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Work involves limited physical tasks and may involve limited lifting, stooping,climbing of steps, and the ability to lift and/or carry children as required

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

10-month contract; Pay band: $12.22, $17.07, $23.47

EVALUATION:

Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with the provisions of the Board's policy on Evaluationof School Transportation Personnel