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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. Applicants are encouraged to apply as early as possible, as positions may be filled prior to the posted closing date.

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

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