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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.

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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 Applications
Application Deadline: Friday, September 18, 2026 by 3:00 p.m.

Avoyelles 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

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Finance Director

Now Accepting Applications
Application Deadline: Tuesday, October 6, 2026 by 3:00 p.m.

Avoyelles 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

View Job Description Download Application

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.

3

Recommendation

Selected applicants move forward through the district hiring process.

4

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.

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