HUMAN RESOURCES

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Welcome to the Avoyelles Parish School District’s Human Resource Department. We firmly believe that you only become the best by hiring the BEST people! Avoyelles Parish Public School District is a great place to work and establish a career. Our teaching staff is composed of some of the most talented people in central Louisiana. No faculty can be successful without the proper support given by a strong classified staff. Avoyelles Parish is no exception as we employ outstanding support workers to help complete our team. 

Thelma J. Prater, Assistant Superintendent

The Avoyelles Parish Public School District is an equal opportunity employer, and has adopted policies prohibiting discrimination based upon age, sex, race, color, national origin, religion, disability or veteran status. 

Mrs. Thelma Prater, Assistant Superintendent, is the district's Human Resources Representative.  Completed applications may be mailed to: Avoyelles Parish School Board

221 Tunica Dr. West
Marksville, LA 71351

If you are contemplating Avoyelles Parish Schools as a possible work place or a school for your prospective student, I encourage you to visit our website for more information and insight.

If you wish to take the next step in the application process, our website contains current employment opportunities, as well as applications for certified teachers.  Applicants for a teaching position must:

possess a baccalaureate degree
have an overall 2.2 GPA on undergraduate course work
pass PRAXIS I Pre-Professional Skills Test (PPST).  Student with a Composite ACT score of 22 or better or 1030 or better on SAT is exempted from taking Praxis I.
pass Praxis II Content Knowledge
 
APSB is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any person on the basis of disability, race or ethnicity, nationality, gender, sexual orientation or religion or age in the admission or access to, or treatment or employment in, its programs and activities and provides equal access to designated groups.
 
The following persons have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policy, Thelma J. Prater, Assistant Superintendent.
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Human Resources

Supporting APS employees through benefits, certification, personnel records, leave information, and employee services.

Employee Support Center

This page is designed for current employees who need access to personnel information, benefits, certification support, payroll resources, employee forms, and Human Resources assistance.

Thelma J. Prater, Assistant Superintendent

Thelma J. Prater

Assistant Superintendent

Welcome to the Avoyelles Parish School District’s Human Resources Department. We firmly believe that you only become the best by hiring the best people. Avoyelles Parish Public School District is a great place to work and establish a career.

Phone: 318-240-0205
Location: APS Central Office
221 Tunica Drive West
Marksville, LA 71351

Employee Records

Personnel files, employment verification, certification records, and employee documentation.

Benefits

Insurance, retirement, leave information, and employee benefit resources.

Certification

Teaching certificates, renewals, authorizations, and certification support.

Employee Resources

Benefits & Insurance

Leave & Employee Forms

Certification & Evaluation

New Employees

New Employee Payroll Process

View the payroll onboarding process for newly hired employees.

View Payroll Process for New Hires

1. 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.

2. Human Resources / Personnel

  • Receives the completed application and Recommendation to Hire form.
  • Approves and routes hire documentation.
  • Sends information to Payroll and Health Insurance.

3. New Hire

  • Must complete fingerprinting through APSB.
  • Must complete drug screening through N-Compliance.
  • Requirements should be completed immediately.

4. Payroll Department

  • Completes payroll documentation with employee.
  • Creates payroll/personnel file.
  • Enters employee into payroll system.
  • Begins retirement enrollment if applicable.

5. Retirement Enrollment

  • Processes TRSL enrollment for eligible employees.
  • Completes retirement documentation.

6. Payroll Review

  • Reviews employee file for completion.
  • Calculates salary and deductions.
  • Finalizes employee payroll information.

7. Health Insurance

  • Completes insurance enrollment paperwork.
  • Processes insurance deductions.
  • Enters employee information into the OGB portal.

Important Reminder

Fingerprinting and drug screening should be completed as soon as possible to avoid delays in payroll processing.

Payroll & Salary Resources

Payroll Information

Employees may access payroll-related forms, payroll packets, direct deposit information, and payroll process resources in this section.

View Payroll Resources

Salary Schedules

Salary schedules and compensation resources are available for employees and supervisors who need current salary information.

View Salary Schedules

Employee Policies & Support

Employee Handbook & Policies

Employee handbooks, personnel policies, and related procedures may be housed here for current staff reference.

View Policies

Employee Assistance

Employees needing assistance with Human Resources questions, documentation, or personnel support may contact the Human Resources office.

Contact HR

Looking for Job Openings?

Current vacancies and applications are housed on the Employment page so applicants can easily find hiring information.

Need Human Resources Assistance?

Contact Human Resources at 318-240-0205 or visit the APS Central Office at 221 Tunica Drive West, Marksville, LA 71351.