Human Resources

At Ajo Unified School District No. 15, we combine staff, students, and community to prepare students to be both college and career ready. This page provides both employee information for current faculty and staff and information for prospective employees. We’re always looking for enthusiastic individuals who have a passion for education to join our growing team.

Join Our Team!

Ajo Unified School District team members are passionate about education. If you are interested in helping us build strong minds and character in the children of our community, please fill out the appropriate application packet available on this page and send it to:

By email: Angelina Valenzuela
By fax: 520-387-6545
Bring/mail to 111 N. Well Road, Ajo, AZ 85321

Open Positions

Position: Substitute Teachers [continuous opening]
Application Type: Certified Application Packet

Job Description: Substitute teachers educate students by faithfully executing the lesson plans that the regular classroom teacher prepares.

Candidates must:

• Fill out a certified application, and submit it to our district office.
• Obtain a Department of Public Safety fingerprint card.
• Obtain substitute teacher certification from the Arizona Department of Education.

Candidates with a high school diploma, GED, or associate degree can obtain an emergency substitute certificate, renewable annually. Candidates with a bachelor’s degree can qualify for a permanent substitute certificate.

Compensation: Substitutes earn $100.00 per day (4+ hours).

Position: Part-Time/Auxiliary Bus Driver
Application Type: Classified Application Packet

Job Description & Qualifications: The Ajo Unified School District is looking for individuals with a CDL who is willing to obtain a student endorsement from the Arizona MVD and Arizona Department of Safety. The successful applicant will be required to take yearly mandatory drug and alcohol screening and random screenings throughout the year.

Candidates must:

• Fill out a classified application and submit it to our district office.
• Pass an extensive IVP fingerprint background check to supervise students.
• Have or be able to obtain a commercial driver’s license and a bus driver number.

Position: Paraprofessional Teaching Assistant [continuous opening]
Application Type: Classified Application Packet

Job Description & Qualifications: Paraprofessional teaching assistants provide academic and behavioral support for students under the supervision of certified classroom teachers.

Candidates must:

• Fill out a classified application and submit it to our district office.
• Pass a criminal background check.

Paraprofessional Certification Requires:

• A high school diploma or GED