Henrico County Public Schools announced on May 8 that it will host two job fairs in May to recruit bus drivers and fill other support roles. The events are scheduled for Wednesday, May 13, and Saturday, May 16, at the HCPS Parham Road offices.
The school division is seeking new employees as the academic year ends. These hiring efforts aim to ensure safe student transportation and maintain essential services across Henrico County. The “Drive the Bus” event on May 16 offers prospective drivers a chance to test drive one of the newest buses and learn about pay, duties, schedules, and benefits. Qualified candidates will be paid during training.
According to the announcement, “This annual hiring event allows interested applicants to steer one of our school buses through a course and learn the ins and outs of how our 400-plus drivers safely and efficiently transport more than 28,000 students to and from schools every single day.” Attendees must have valid Virginia driver’s licenses to participate in the driving portion. HCPS reports that starting salaries for new bus drivers exceed $25 an hour.
The monthly job fair on May 13 will feature representatives from various departments who can discuss opportunities in facilities maintenance, school nutrition, instruction, custodial work, substitute teaching, classroom teaching, and more. Those interested can visit www.henricoschools.us/careers or contact Human Resources at 804-652-3664 for more information about open positions or benefits.
Henrico County Public Schools provides educational services throughout Henrico County adjacent to Richmond according to the official website. The district has received recognition for teaching excellence with educators earning REB Awards for classroom performance and professional development according to the official website. Superintendent Amy Cashwell leads a staff dedicated to delivering positive learning experiences under the motto ‘The right to achieve. The support to succeed,’ according to the official website.
