2026-2027 School Bus Driver AM shift

SCHOOL BUS DRIVERS

Transportation Department

AM Shift

Montgomery County Public Schools (VA) is currently seeking morning shift school bus drivers to assist with the safe and reliable transportation of MCPS students.

The AM hours of work are generally 6:45 AM to 9:15 AM.

Important Scheduling Information:

AM-only assignments are offered based on current transportation staffing and operational needs. These assignments are not guaranteed for the entire school year and may be modified, reassigned, or discontinued if staffing needs change.

Applicants interested in an AM-only assignment should understand that continued employment and/or the availability of a particular route or schedule is dependent upon the ongoing needs of the school division.

We encourage individuals who are available for only a portion of the school day to apply, as these assignments provide an opportunity to support the safe and reliable transportation of MCPS students.

This position is not eligible for any bonus or incentive compensation offered by the division.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

The School Bus Driver has a unique opportunity to positively influence our students while providing safe and efficient transportation to and from school on a daily basis.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

High school diploma or equivalent, or passing score on the literacy test given by MCPS

Must be 21 years of age or older

Must possess a valid Virginia driver’s license

Must furnish a clean driving record from the Department of Motor Vehicles showing that the applicant, within the preceding five years, has not been convicted of a charge of driving under the influence of intoxicating liquors or drugs, convicted of a charge of refusing to take a blood or breath test, convicted of a felony, or assigned to any alcohol safety action program or driver alcohol rehabilitation program (pursuant to VA Code §18.2-271.1) or within the preceding 12 months, has not been convicted of two or more moving violations or has not been required to attend a driver improvement clinic by the Commissioner of the Department of Motor Vehicles (pursuant to VA Code § 46.2-497)

Provide a reference statement, upon initial employment, signed by two reputable persons who reside in the school division or in the applicant’s community, attesting that the person is of good and moral character

Must be physically qualified to drive a school bus or other vehicle transporting students and pass a physical examination of a scope prescribed by the Virginia Board of Education furnished on a form prescribed by the Board showing such results (pursuant to VA Code § 22.1-178)

Must have had a reasonable amount of experience in driving motor vehicles to be trained to drive a school or activity bus upon a highway in the Commonwealth of Virginia (pursuant to VA Code § 46.2-339)

Dependability and punctuality required

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Possess a valid Virginia “Class B” Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with air brakes and S and P endorsements, or be able to obtain one after receiving approved training offered by MCPS.

FLSA Status: Non-exempt

Position Type: Hourly position

Salary: $25.00 - $43.84/hour; commensurate with experience

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY & TITLE IX NONDISCRIMINATION

Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in recruitment, selection, hiring, compensation, promotion, retention, or other personnel actions on the basis of race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, sex, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, political affiliation, veteran status, genetic information (including family medical history), or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal or state law.

MCPS does not discriminate on the basis of sex in its education programs or activities, including employment, as required by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 and applicable federal regulations.

Applicants who require reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or hiring process should contact the MCPS Human Resources Department at (540) 382-5100.

Employment Equal Opportunity and Nondiscrimination Inquiries:
Director of Human Resources
Montgomery County Public Schools
750 Imperial Street SE
Christiansburg, VA 24073
(540) 382-5100, ext. 1067
[email protected]

Title IX Inquiries and Reports of Discrimination or Harassment:
Title IX Coordinator, Office of Compliance
Montgomery County Public Schools
750 Imperial Street SE
Christiansburg, VA 24073
(540) 382-5100
[email protected]

Inquiries regarding the application of Title IX may also be referred to the U.S. Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights.