Substitute Bus Driver (2026-2027 School Year)

Young World Physical Education; Fort Smith (AR); On-site; USD 11,171 - 14,658; Part time

Job summary

Young World Physical Education in Fort Smith, Arkansas, seeks a part-time Substitute Bus Driver for the 2026-2027 school year. The role requires patience with children, a good driving record, and flexibility in hours.

Daily pay is $70, and activity trips pay $15 per hour. CDL is preferred but not required, with training available. Candidates will follow district discipline procedures and maintain emotional control under stress.

Qualifications

• Must be available to work flexible hours in the morning and afternoon.
• Daily pay is $70, with additional pay for activity trips.
• Ability to lift at least 40 pounds and endure prolonged physical activity.

Responsibilities

• Drive a bus route when the regular driver is absent.
• Follow district discipline procedures and maintain emotional control under stress.
• Attend CDL training and on-site testing if needed.

Skills

Patience with children

Good driving record

Education

Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with Class A or B and S & P endorsements (preferred)

Job description

Substitute Bus Driver (2026-2027 School Year)

Fort Smith Public Schools Transportation – Fort Smith, Arkansas.

Job Details

Job ID: 5627416

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

Re-Posted: May 01, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Substitute bus driver positions are part‑time. Typically, substitute drivers must be available to work from 6:00 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Most bus routes are less than 1.5 hours in duration.

• Must have patience with children.
• Must have a good driving record.
• Are called as needed to drive a bus route when the regular driver is absent. Availability is flexible.
• Daily pay: $70, paid on the 15th and 31st of each month.
• Pay for activity trips: $15 per hour with a three‑hour minimum. Most trips are late afternoons or evenings; some may be mornings or early afternoons.

Preferred but not required: Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with Class A or B and S & P endorsements. No hydraulic brake restriction required. CDL training and on‑site testing are available for qualified candidates.

Other Job Functions

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

Position Type

Part‑Time

Job Categories

Support Staff > Transportation

Contact Information

• Dennis Siebenmorgen, Director of Transportation
• Telephone: 479‑785‑2501
• Email: [e-mail]