HENRICO, Va., March 6, 2024 — It’s said that March comes in like a lion and goes out like a lamb. This month, flip that script and take the next step to make your career roar: drop by the monthly HCPS Job Fair March 12 or the School Nutrition Job Fair March 25, or apply to be interviewed at the March 20 Henrico County Educator Job Fair and Interview Day. You’ll learn about the benefits of a career with Henrico County Public Schools, recognized by Forbes in 2023 as one of Virginia’s best employers.
In addition to a staff pay raise of 8.2% for the 2023-24 school year and an almost $4 per hour raise for bus drivers that began this month, HCPS offers great benefits. Benefits include excellent health and dental plans, free and discounted gym memberships, and a wealth of professional learning opportunities to support you as you grow in your career. HCPS also participates in Henrico County’s new Employee Home Purchase Assistance Program, which offers qualified, full-time employees help buying a home in Henrico County.
HCPS Job Fair: The division is seeking custodial and maintenance staff, bus drivers, school nutrition staff, school nurses, instructional assistants, substitute teachers and classroom teachers.
March 12 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m., HCPS Parham Road offices, 1910 E. Parham Road, Henrico, VA.
Henrico County Educator Job Fair and Interview Day (Secondary): Apply to interview for 2024-25 positions as teachers in all content areas; librarians; school counselors; psychologists; social workers; and school nurses. You'll also have a chance to talk with school-based and division leaders. Interviews will also be conducted for the division’s new middle school Centers for Innovation. Applicants who apply are screened and invited to attend. Apply by March 8 at https://www.henricoschools.us/article/1386023.
March 20 from 5-8 p.m., Highland Springs H.S., 200 S Airport Drive, Highland Springs, VA.
School Nutrition Services Job Fair: Join the team that keeps students fueled and ready to learn.
March 25 from 11 a.m.-3 p.m., 10600 Gayton Road, Henrico, VA.
If you can’t make the job fairs, or have questions, you can call the HCPS Human Resources Department at 804-652-3664 to talk about our open positions. Visit our Careers page at https://www.henricoschools.us/o/hcps/page/careers to learn more.
HCPS is offering newly hired bus drivers a bonus of up to $3,000, paid in installments throughout the year, when they join the transportation team. HCPS also offers safe driver and attendance incentives to drivers already on staff. Extended full-time contracts are available for drivers who wish to work during summer school. Don’t worry if you don’t have bus driving experience — if you’re a qualified driver candidate, you’ll be paid as you train.
Candidates for full-time and substitute bus drivers must: be at least 21 years old; have a valid Virginia driver’s license; be able to obtain a CDL Class B instructional permit or hold a CDL Class B license with endorsements in P/S (Passenger Transportation/School Bus) and airbrakes; and pass a physical and a drug test.