Everything you've heard about government benefits is correct. They're some of the best available — and include a wide range of choices.

In fact, Fairfax County Public Schools can provide you with a compensation and benefits package designed to meet your unique needs throughout your career.

The starting salary for Bus Drivers is $16.91/hour, effective July 1, 2008. Basic work hours are 6:15-9:15 am for morning regular runs, and 1:30-5:00 pm for afternoon regular runs. Drivers have the opportunity to accept additional midday run and field-trip assignments, or work a guaranteed minimum 25 hours per week by request (with conditions).

FCPS pays the majority of the premiums for your medical and dental benefits — typically 70-80%, depending on the type of plan and carrier selected if you work 50% or more of a regular contract.

Medical Plans
You have your choice of PPO, POS, EPO or HMO from CareFirst and Kaiser Permanente, plus prescription coverage.

Dental
Preferred Provider and Dental Maintenance Organizations plans are both offered to meet your unique needs.

Health Care Flexible Spending Accounts
It's possible for you to save on taxes because we allow you to set aside pre-tax dollars for eligible health care and dependent care expenses.

Retirement
If you work at least 50% of a regular contract, you will automatically be enrolled in the mandatory Fairfax County Employees' Retirement System (FCERS). You can also choose to make pre-tax contributions to a 457(b) and/or 403(b) retirement savings account.

Life Insurance
Basic term life insurance is available through your membership in the Fairfax County Employees' Retirement System. Additional coverage for your spouse and dependents is also available for purchase.

Long-Term Care Insurance
This is an optional plan available at group rates that provides for nursing home or assisted living expenses for you, your spouse, parents and parents-in-law.

Paid Time Off
You can accrue sick and personal leave based on the number of months worked per year.

More Programs
Other benefits include paid holidays and our Employee Assistance Program, Emergency Fund, Tuition Reimbursement and ongoing Career Development and Training.

Want more information about our benefits programs? Visit the Department of Human Resources pages on the Fairfax County Public School website and click on the “Applicants” link