Substitute Bus Aide (2026-2027 School Year)

TRANSPORTATION; Fort Smith (AR); On-site; USD 8,700 - 12,000; Full time

Job summary

Fort Smith Public Schools Transportation is seeking a Substitute Bus Aide for the 2026-2027 school year in Fort Smith, Arkansas. The role requires availability from 6:00 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. on an as-needed basis; CDL is preferred but not required; a good driving record and patience with children are essential.

Daily pay is $55, paid on the 15th and 31st each month; apply to join a district transportation team committed to student safety and reliable service.

Qualifications

• CDL preferred but not required.
• Good driving record.
• Must have patience with children.

Responsibilities

• Follow district discipline procedures.
• Maintain emotional control under stress.
• Must have the ability to lift at least 40 pounds occasionally.
• Ability to endure prolonged standing, walking, sitting, kneeling, occasional reaching above the head or the shoulders, bending, squatting.

Skills

Patience

Availability

Driving record

Job description

Substitute Bus Aide (2026-2027 School Year)

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Job Details

Job ID: 5627411

Application Deadline: May 30, 2027 5:00 PM (Central Standard Time)

Re-Posted: Aug 17, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Categories:

Support Staff > Transportation

Job Description

Substitute Bus Aide

Must be available to work from 6:00a.m.-8:30a.m. and 2:00p.m. - 6:00 p.m. on as needed basis.

CDL preferred but not required.

Good driving record.

Must have patience with children.

• Daily pay for substitute bus aides is $55 - (paid on the 15 th and 31 st of each month)

OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS

• Follow district discipline procedures.
• Maintain emotional control under stress.
• Must have the ability to lift at least 40 pounds occasionally.
• Ability to endure prolonged standing, walking, sitting, kneeling,occasional reaching above the head or the shoulders, bending, squatting.

See Substitute Pay Rates Salary Schedule

For our salary schedule, click this link to visit our district website.

Contact Information

• Dennis Siebenmorgen , Director of Transportation
• TRANSPORTATION
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]