Employment Opportunities
Join Avoyelles Parish Schools and help us create opportunities for students across our community. Explore current openings, application information, salary schedules, and resources for prospective employees.
Build Your Career. Make a Difference.
Avoyelles Parish Schools is committed to supporting students, strengthening schools, and providing employees with meaningful opportunities to grow professionally while serving our communities.
Serve Students & Families
Every role in Avoyelles Parish Schools contributes to creating safe, supportive, and successful learning environments for students.
Grow With APS
APS values continuous learning and provides employees opportunities to strengthen their skills and develop professionally.
Be Part of Our Team
Join educators, support staff, and leaders working together to prepare students for bright futures across Avoyelles Parish.
Now Hiring Current Employment Opportunities View current administrative, professional, support, and other employment opportunities with Avoyelles Parish Schools.
Finance Director
Now Accepting ApplicationsAvoyelles Parish Schools is accepting applications for the position of Finance Director. The Finance Director coordinates and supervises the business affairs of the Avoyelles Parish School Board and works to ensure the prudent management and expenditure of school system funds.
Minimum Qualifications
Applicants must meet one of the following:
- 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
Work Experience
- 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
Continuing Education
- Lead school business administrators must acquire Certified Louisiana School Business Administrator (CLSBA) certification through the Louisiana Association of School Business Officials (LASBO) within seven years of the date of hire and maintain certification while employed in the position
- An active Louisiana CPA license may be substituted for the CLSBA certification
Position Responsibilities
- Coordinate and supervise the business affairs of the Avoyelles Parish School Board
- Supervise and maintain control in the areas of payroll, budgeting, purchasing, accounting, insurance, and financial record keeping
- Direct proper accounting procedures to help ensure accurate and up-to-date records of financial transactions
- Maintain supervisory responsibility for employees working within the Department of Finance
- Maintain supervisory control of accounting procedures for monies collected for and within district schools
Position Information
12-month position reporting to the Superintendent.
Supervisory Areas
Payroll, Purchasing, Budgeting, Sales Tax Finance,
Insurance, Grant Reporting, and School Activity Fund.
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
Priority Vacancies Critical Shortage & Retiree Reemployment Positions View critical shortage vacancies by school and information about positions filled through retiree reemployment.
Avoyelles Parish Schools is accepting applications for the following critical shortage vacancies for the 2026–2027 school year.
September 2026Elementary Schools
Bunkie Elementary Learning Academy
No current critical shortage openings.
Cottonport Elementary
No current critical shortage openings.
Lafargue Elementary
No current critical shortage openings.
Marksville Elementary
- 6th Grade ELA
Plaucheville Elementary
- Special Education
Riverside Elementary
No current critical shortage openings.
High Schools
Avoyelles High School
- Middle School Math
Bunkie Magnet High School
- High School Science
- Middle School Science
- High School PE
Louisiana School for the Agricultural Sciences
No current critical shortage openings.
Marksville High School
- Special Education
District Positions
Certified High School Counselors
- Positions available at 3 schools
Positions Filled by Reemployed Retirees
Positions filled through retiree reemployment will be identified in this section as applicable.
For Application and Position Information
Thelma J. Prater
Assistant Superintendent
Phone:
318-240-0205
Email:
tprater@avoyellespsb.com
Employment Applications
Ready to apply? Select the appropriate employment application below. Be sure to review the requirements of the position before submitting your application and supporting documents.
Administrative Application
Application for administrative and leadership positions with Avoyelles Parish Schools.
Administrative ApplicationTeacher Application
Application for certified teaching positions with Avoyelles Parish Schools.
Teacher ApplicationSome vacancies may have additional application or documentation requirements. Review the individual job posting for position-specific information.
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.
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.
Employment Contact
Have questions about employment opportunities, applications, or the hiring process? Contact us for assistance.
Thelma J. Prater
Assistant Superintendent
Avoyelles Parish School Board
221 Tunica Drive West
Marksville, LA 71351
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.
Critical Shortage Openings Explore priority teaching and specialized positions currently available throughout Avoyelles Parish Schools. September 2026
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
- Positions available at 3 schools
For application and/or information:
Assistant Superintendent Thelma J. Prater
Phone:
318-240-0205
Email:
tprater@avoyellespsb.com
Current Openings View current administrative, professional, support, and other employment opportunities with Avoyelles Parish Schools. Now Hiring
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 coordinates and supervises the business affairs of the Avoyelles Parish School Board and works to ensure the prudent management and expenditure of school system funds.
Minimum Qualifications
Applicants must meet one of the following:
- 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
Work Experience
- 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
Continuing Education
- Lead school business administrators must acquire Certified Louisiana School Business Administrator (CLSBA) certification through the Louisiana Association of School Business Officials (LASBO) within seven years of the date of hire and maintain certification while employed in the position
- An active Louisiana CPA license may be substituted for the CLSBA certification
Position Responsibilities
- Coordinate and supervise the business affairs of the Avoyelles Parish School Board
- Supervise and maintain control in the areas of payroll, budgeting, purchasing, accounting, insurance, and financial record keeping
- Direct proper accounting procedures to help ensure accurate and up-to-date records of financial transactions
- Maintain supervisory responsibility for employees working within the Department of Finance
- Maintain supervisory control of accounting procedures for monies collected for and within district schools
Position Information
12-month position reporting to the Superintendent.
Supervisory Areas
Payroll, Purchasing, Budgeting, Sales Tax Finance,
Insurance, Grant Reporting, and School Activity Fund.
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.