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: Business Manager
Application Type: Classified Application Packet

Job Description & Qualifications: As a key member of the Superintendent’s District Leadership Team, the business manager is responsible for the management of the district’s finances and operations to strategically meet the mission, vision, and goals of the district. Manage the district’s financial position to achieve financial stability and long-term fiscal sustainability. Ensure that all available resources are obtained and used effectively, efficiently, and in accordance with applicable policies, rules, and regulations within the finance and operations departments. View the full business manager job description.

Qualification Requirements:

  • Master’s degree in business administration
  • Five (5) years of progressive experience in senior financial management
  • Various years of supervisory experience
  • Equivalent combination of education and/or experience

Position: Jobs for Arizona’s Graduates (JAG) Program Coordinator
Application Type: Certified Application Packet

Job Description & Qualifications: The purpose of the Jobs for Arizona’s Graduates (JAG) Program Coordinator position is to provide JAG Participants with academic support, deliver cohort-specific JAG Curriculum, facilitate the Career Association (the club within the class and program) and provide guidance on career, future planning, and personal issues.

This job is distinguished from similar jobs by the following characteristics: In addition to teaching two teaching courses, the JAG program coordinator provides intervention services, facilitates a club, and provides job development and placement services for students and graduates from the year prior.

This position reports to the principal and JAG management. View the full JAG job description for more information.

Qualifications:

  • Arizona teaching certificate or qualified to obtain an Arizona certificate
  • IVP fingerprint clearance card
  • Experience working with children

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:

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