Join the APS Team

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.

Achieve. Applaud. Accomplish. Together.

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.

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Make an Impact

Your work directly supports students, families, schools, and communities throughout Avoyelles Parish.

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Grow With Us

Build your skills through collaboration, professional learning, mentoring, and leadership opportunities.

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Be Part of APS

Join a team of educators and support professionals committed to creating opportunities for every learner.

Explore Current Opportunities

Select a section below to view positions currently available with APS.

Critical Shortage Openings

2026–2027 Critical Shortage Vacancies

Priority Hiring Needs

Avoyelles Parish Schools is accepting applications for the following critical shortage vacancies for the 2026–2027 school year.

Elementary Vacancies

Bunkie Elementary Learning Academy

  • Kindergarten
  • 2nd Grade
  • 4th Grade Math/Science
  • 5th Grade Math/Science
  • 5th Grade ELA/Social Studies
  • Special Education

Cottonport Elementary School

  • 2nd Grade
  • 3rd Grade ELA/Social Studies
  • 4th Grade Math/Science
  • Special Education Resource
  • High Needs Special Education

Lafargue Elementary School

  • 4th Grade Math
  • 5th Grade

Marksville Elementary

  • Pre-K
  • 1st Grade
  • 2nd Grade
  • 4th Grade Science
  • 5th Grade Math

Plaucheville Elementary

  • Pre-K
  • 3rd Grade Math/Science
  • 5th Grade Science/Social Studies

Riverside Elementary

  • 2nd Grade Math
  • 5th Grade ELA/Social Studies
  • PE

High School Vacancies

Avoyelles High School

  • (2) HS English
  • HS Math
  • MS Science
  • MS Math
  • Biology/Chemistry
  • MS Social Studies
  • MS English
  • PE/Coach

Bunkie Magnet High School

  • HS Science
  • 7th Grade Math
  • 8th Grade Math
  • HS ELA/Social Studies

Marksville High School

  • English III & IV
  • English I
  • Geometry
  • MS Math
  • MS Special Education
  • HS Special Education
  • Algebra I

Louisiana School of Agricultural Science

  • English I & II
  • HS Electives
  • Civics & HS Social Studies
  • MS Math

District Positions

Pupil Appraisal

  • Part-time Special Education Homebound
  • Adaptive Physical Education
  • Part-time Gifted
  • Speech

Certified High School Counselors

  • Certified High School Counselors needed for 3 schools

For application information or questions:

Assistant Superintendent Thelma Prater
Phone: 318-240-0205
Email: tprater@avoyellespsb.com

Current Openings

JROTC Army Instructor

Now Accepting Applications
Application Deadline: Friday, August 21, 2026 by 3:00 p.m.

Avoyelles Parish Schools is accepting applications for a JROTC Army Instructor. This position provides instruction, leadership development, mentorship, and oversight of a high school JROTC program.

Qualifications

  • Military service experience, usually as an enlisted member or officer, and retired with an appropriate rank
  • Approval by the U.S. Army Cadet Command to administer a high school JROTC program
  • Strong leadership and communication skills
  • Ability to teach and manage a diverse group of students
  • Familiarity with JROTC curriculum and military protocols
  • Bachelor's degree preferred

Application Information
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

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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

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Hiring Process

Hiring requirements vary by position, but applicants can generally expect the following process.

1

Apply

Complete the appropriate application and submit required materials.

2

Interview

Qualified applicants may be contacted for an interview.

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Recommendation

Selected applicants move forward through the district hiring process.

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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 Information:  Call Assistant Superintendent Thelma Prater at 318-240-0205.

We are an equal opportunity employer.

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