Human Resources
Supporting Avoyelles Parish Schools employees through personnel services, benefits, certification, employee records, leave information, payroll resources, and professional support.
How Human Resources Can Help
The Human Resources Department supports APS employees throughout their employment with the district. Find information and resources related to personnel records, benefits, certification, and other employee services.
Employee Records
Access information and assistance related to employee records, personnel documents, employment verification, and other Human Resources records.
Benefits & Insurance
Find resources related to employee benefits, insurance, retirement, and other benefit programs available to eligible APS employees.
Certification & Credentials
Find information and resources related to educator certification, credential requirements, and maintaining appropriate professional certification.
Employee Resources
Find Human Resources information and documents for current APS employees and new hires.
Benefits & Insurance
- Employee Benefits Information
- Health Insurance Information
- Supplemental Insurance Information
- TRSL Retirement Information
Leave & Employee Forms
- Leave Request Forms
- FMLA Information
- Employee Change Form
- Employment Verification Request
Certification & Evaluation
- Certification Renewal Information
- Teaching Authorizations and Certifications
- Teacher Evaluation Information
- Professional Growth Resources
New Employees
Access important information and enrollment documents for new APS employees and substitutes.
Employee Resources
Find Human Resources information and documents for current APS employees and new hires.
Benefits & Insurance
- Employee Benefits Information
- Health Insurance Information
- Supplemental Insurance Information
- TRSL Retirement Information
Leave & Employee Forms
- Leave Request Forms
- FMLA Information
- Employee Change Form
- Employment Verification Request
Certification & Evaluation
- Certification Renewal Information
- Teaching Authorizations and Certifications
- Teacher Evaluation Information
- Professional Growth Resources
New Employees
- New Hire Checklist
- Payroll Packet
- Direct Deposit Information
- Required Employee Documents
Resource links are being updated. Employees who need one of these documents may contact Human Resources for assistance.
New Employee Payroll Process
Review the payroll onboarding process for newly hired Avoyelles Parish Schools employees.
View Payroll Process for New Hires
Supervisor / Principal
- Completes the Recommendation to Hire documentation.
- Routes documentation to the Human Resources Department.
- Ensures the employee completes the new employee application and payroll application.
- Routes applications to Human Resources and Payroll.
Human Resources / Personnel
- Receives the completed application and Recommendation to Hire form.
- Approves and routes hire documentation.
- Sends information to Payroll and Health Insurance.
New Hire
- Must complete fingerprinting through APSB.
- Must complete drug screening through N-Compliance.
- Requirements should be completed immediately.
Payroll Department
- Completes payroll documentation with employee.
- Creates payroll/personnel file.
- Enters employee into payroll system.
- Begins retirement enrollment if applicable.
Retirement Enrollment
- Processes TRSL enrollment for eligible employees.
- Completes retirement documentation.
Payroll Review
- Reviews employee file for completion.
- Calculates salary and deductions.
- Finalizes employee payroll information.
Health Insurance
- Completes insurance enrollment paperwork.
- Processes insurance deductions.
- Enters employee information into the OGB portal.
Fingerprinting and drug screening should be completed as soon as possible to avoid delays in payroll processing.
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.
Employee Policies & Rights
Access important information about employee rights, School Board policies, and district procedures.
Employee Rights
Review information for APS employees, including the Teacher Bill of Rights and School Employee Bill of Rights.
View Employee RightsSchool Board Policies
Access the Avoyelles Parish School Board policy manual for district policies and procedures.
View Policy ManualLooking for Job Openings?
Current vacancies, employment applications, critical shortage positions, and information for prospective employees are available on the APS Employment page.
Contact Human Resources
For questions about personnel services, employee records, benefits, certification, or other Human Resources matters, please contact the APS Human Resources Department.
Thelma J. Prater
Assistant Superintendent
Avoyelles Parish Schools221 Tunica Drive West
Marksville, LA 71351