Bus Driver Substitutes for 2026-27

Staunton City & Schools • Staunton, VA

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About The Position

Staunton City Schools is recruiting substitute bus drivers for the 2026–27 school year. The Bus Driver transports students to and from school safely, efficiently, and economically, and drives students to extracurricular events on a non-regular basis. The position is in the Transportation Department and reports to the Supervisor of Transportation. The hourly rate is $19.89 plus DOE/DOQ; no benefits are offered. The posting notes a great work environment, weekends, holidays, and summers off, and opportunities to work extra trips.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, school bus driver certification, appropriate state licensing, and satisfaction of applicable physical examination, driving test, and driving record requirements. Drivers must be able to operate the vehicle types used to transport students and use radio communication when necessary. The position involves regular and occasional physical demands and exposure to vehicle fumes, weather, vibration, germs, and potentially bloodborne pathogens.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED equivalency.
• Meet school bus driver certification requirements.
• Meet state requirements for appropriate licensing.
• Meet state physical examination requirements.
• Meet local or state standards for a driving test.
• Meet local or state standards for a driver record check.
• Ability to operate all vehicle types used in transporting students.
• Ability to operate radio communication equipment when necessary.
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos; write simple correspondence; and present information effectively in one-on-one and small-group situations.
• Ability to apply common-sense understanding to carry out written, oral, or diagrammed instructions and to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Regularly sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk or hear; and taste or smell. Occasionally stand, walk, climb or balance, and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move more than 100 pounds.
• Vision abilities including close, distance, color, and peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Responsibilities

• Conduct a pre-trip inspection of the school bus before every trip and check for defects.
• Use established routes and designated bus stops.
• Operate the bus on the approved time schedule.
• Report bus accidents and student injuries to authorities.
• Instruct riders on being responsible passengers.
• Make student safety the first priority while driving.
• Establish favorable working relationships with other drivers, maintenance personnel, teachers, students, and principals.
• Demonstrate knowledge of rules and regulations established by local, state, and federal authorities, as well as state laws and local ordinances.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Supervisor of Transportation.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED