Build Your Career. Make a Difference.
At Avoyelles Parish Schools, every employee plays an important role in helping students grow, succeed, and prepare for bright futures. Whether you serve in a classroom, on a school campus, behind the scenes, or across the district, your work matters.
Why Work for Avoyelles Parish Schools?
Join a district where relationships matter, employees are part of the school community, and every role contributes to student success.
Make an Impact
Your work directly supports students, families, schools, and communities throughout Avoyelles Parish.
Grow With Us
Build your skills through collaboration, professional learning, mentoring, and leadership opportunities.
Be Part of APS
Join a team of educators and support professionals committed to creating opportunities for every learner.
Explore Current Opportunities
Ready to find your place at APS? Select a section below to explore positions currently available across the district.
2026–2027 Critical Shortage Vacancies
Avoyelles Parish Schools is accepting applications for the following critical shortage vacancies for the 2026–2027 school year. This listing reflects the district's September 2026 critical shortage advertisement.
Elementary Vacancies
Marksville Elementary
- 6th Grade ELA
Plaucheville Elementary
- Special Education
High School Vacancies
Avoyelles High School
- Middle School Math
Bunkie Magnet High School
- High School Science
- Middle School Science
- High School PE
Marksville High School
- Special Education
District Positions
Certified High School Counselors
- 3 school positions
For application and/or information:
Assistant Superintendent Thelma J. Prater
Phone:
318-240-0205
Email:
tprater@avoyellespsb.com
Paraprofessional
Now Accepting ApplicationsAvoyelles Parish Schools is accepting applications for Paraprofessional positions. Paraprofessionals support classroom instruction and provide additional assistance to students individually and in small groups.
Minimum Qualifications
- High school graduate, preferably with some college coursework
- Experience working with children
- Ability to read well and write legibly
- Must meet at least one of the following qualification pathways:
- Pass the Educational Testing Service Para-Pro Assessment (#0755) with a passing score of 450
- Complete two years of full-time study totaling 48 semester credit hours from a state-approved or regionally accredited institution of higher education
- Earn an Associate of Arts, Associate of Science, or Associate of Applied Science degree from a state-approved or regionally accredited institution of higher education
- Required coursework within the 48 semester hours must include English Composition, English/Reading, and Mathematics
- Must pass a criminal background investigation and/or drug screen
Important Application Information
All documentation required to verify qualifications must be
submitted with the application in order to be considered.
Applicants must meet the stated qualifications in order to apply. The position notice requires applicants to be 21 years of age or older.
Applications may be obtained at the Avoyelles Parish School Board Office, 221 Tunica Drive West, Marksville, LA.
Applicants will be notified of the date and time of interviews.
For Further Information
Mrs. Thelma Prater, Assistant Superintendent
Phone:
318-240-0205
Food Service Technician
Now Accepting ApplicationsAvoyelles Parish Schools is accepting applications for the position of Food Service Technician. This position supports the district's school food service program and assists with food preparation, service, storage, safety, and daily food service operations.
Minimum Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent degree required
- Willingness to participate in required in-service training, workshops, meetings, and professional development
- Excellent physical and mental health as verified by a physician
- Food service experience is desirable
- Pleasant personality and cooperative attitude
- Understanding of the overall school food service program
- Must complete required fingerprinting, TB testing, drug seminar, and drug testing
- Must pass a criminal background investigation and/or drug screen
Position Information
9-month position reporting to the Food Service Manager.
Applications may be obtained at the Avoyelles Parish School Board Office, 221 Tunica Drive West, Marksville, LA.
Applicants will be contacted by Mrs. Prater regarding the date and time of interviews.
For Further Information
Mrs. Thelma Prater, Assistant Superintendent
Phone:
318-240-0205
Finance Director
Now Accepting ApplicationsAvoyelles Parish Schools is accepting applications for the position of Finance Director. The Finance Director oversees district financial operations and helps ensure the prudent management and expenditure of school system funds.
Minimum Qualifications
- Baccalaureate degree with a minimum of 24 hours of business-related courses, such as accounting, finance, or management
- Certified Public Accountant licensed in Louisiana
- Master's degree in public or business administration
- Three years of work experience in a field relevant to the duties and responsibilities of a lead school business administrator, including accounting, finance, or other areas of fiscal management
Position Information
12-month position reporting to the Superintendent.
Applications may be obtained at the Avoyelles Parish School Board Office, 221 Tunica Drive West, Marksville, LA.
Applicants will be contacted by Mrs. Prater regarding the date and time of interviews.
For Further Information
Mrs. Thelma Prater, Assistant Superintendent
Phone:
318-240-0205
Salary Schedules
Review current Avoyelles Parish School Board salary schedules and compensation information by employee group.
2026–2027 Salary Schedules
Explore salary schedules for teachers, support employees, transportation, food service, substitutes, and other employee groups.
Employment Applications
Need an application? Select the appropriate form below.
Hiring Process
Hiring requirements vary by position, but applicants can generally expect the following process.
Apply
Complete the appropriate application and submit required materials.
Interview
Qualified applicants may be contacted for an interview.
Recommendation
Selected applicants move forward through the district hiring process.
Approval
Final hiring steps are completed according to district procedures.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Avoyelles Parish Schools is an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are made in accordance with applicable federal and state nondiscrimination requirements.
Ready to Join APS?
Questions about employment? Contact Human Resources at 318-253-5982 or visit the APS Central Office at 221 Tunica Drive West, Marksville, LA 71351.
For application and position information, contact Assistant Superintendent Thelma Prater at 318-240-0205.
We are an equal opportunity employer.