Substitute - Transportation - Bus Driver

Rockingham County School Division; Harrisonburg (VA); On-site; USD 2,066,000 - 2,755,000; Part time

Job summary

Rockingham County School Division is seeking a substitute bus driver to operate school transportation in Harrisonburg, VA. The role requires safe driving, student assistance, and adherence to all school and state regulations.

Candidate must hold a Virginia School Bus Driver Training Certificate and a valid CDL with required endorsements. Training and compliance tasks are part of the role, with involvement in the RCPS transportation team.

Qualifications

• General knowledge of the county; skill in the safe operation of a school bus.
• Ability to detect malfunctioning equipment and assist children with patience and understanding.
• Must be able to follow oral and written directions and get along with others.

Responsibilities

• Operate a school bus safely and in compliance with regulations.
• Assist students boarding and exiting, ensuring their safety.
• Maintain communication with school officials and transportation staff as needed.

Skills

Safe driving

Patience with children

Follow directions

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Virginia School Bus Driver Training Certificate

Job description

Substitute - Transportation - Bus Driver

Rockingham County School Division Bus Garage - Harrisonburg, Virginia Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in Rockingham County Public Schools

Job Details

Job ID: 5101057

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Re-Posted: Aug 27, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Open Until Filled.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

General knowledge of the county; skill in the safe operation of a school bus; ability to detect malfunctioning equipment; ability to assist children using patience and understanding; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with school officials, parents, school personnel, and students. Must be able to follow oral and written directions and have the ability to get along well with others.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Candidate must possess any combination of education and experience equivalent to completion of high school and/or commensurate experience operating a commercial vehicle or school bus. Candidate must possess a current Virginia School Bus Driver Training Certificate.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Candidate must be at least 18 years of age; Candidate must possess a valid Virginia Commercials Driver’s License with Air Brake, School Bus and Passenger Bus endorsements; Candidate must satisfy an annual physical examination for employment as a school bus driver by a physician licensed by the Commonwealth of Virginia; Candidate must satisfy all other requirements of the State Board of Education for persons employed to drive a school bus; Candidate must attend the Behind-the-Wheel-Training, conducted/lead by the RCPS Director of Transportation; Candidate must submit to random and post accident drug testing;Candidate must possess good moral character and is expected to be a role model, in and out of the school, consistent with the RCPS Pillars of Character, as defined in the Student Conduct Policy, JFC.

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Job Description

Salary Scale

Position Type: Substitute

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Travis Weeks , Supervisor of Transportation
• Bus Garage
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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