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: CTE Electronic Technologies Teacher 9–12 Grade

Application Type: Certified Application Packet

Job Description & Qualifications: The electronic technologies instructional program prepares students to apply basic engineering principles and technical skills in support of electrical, electronics, and communication engineers. Includes instruction in electrical circuitry, prototype development and testing, systems analysis and testing, systems maintenance, instrument calibration, and report preparation. View the full CTE electronic technologies teacher 9–12 grade job description.

To apply candidates must include:

  • Current CTE certificate or be able to receive an AZ CTE certificate
  • Unofficial transcripts
  • Fingerprint card
  • Letters of recommendation
  • Resume, etc.

Qualifications for a CTE Teaching Certificate:

Option A, Option B. Option C, Option D, or Option E

Option A:

Bachelor’s degree in the CTE Area + 240 clock hours of work experience.

Option B:

Valid Arizona teaching certificate + satisfactory teacher evaluation(s) + 240 clock hours of work experience.

Option C:

6,000 clock hours of work experience.

Option D:

Bachelor’s degree including teacher preparation program in the CTE area + 240 clock hours of work experience.

Option E:

Standard specialized CTE certificate: Subject matter expertise + five years of work experience.

Position: CTE Drafting Teacher 9–12 Grade

Application Type: Certified Application Packet

Job Description & Qualifications: The architectural drafting program includes instruction in basic construction and structural design, architectural rendering, computer-aided drafting (CAD), layout and designs, architectural blueprint interpretation, building materials, and basic structural wiring diagramming. View the full CTE drafting teacher 9–12 grade job description.

To apply candidates must include:

  • Current CTE certificate or be able to receive an AZ CTE certificate
  • Unofficial transcripts
  • Fingerprint card
  • Letters of recommendation
  • Resume, etc.

Qualifications for a CTE Teaching Certificate:

Option A, Option B. Option C, Option D, or Option E

Option A:

Bachelor’s degree in the CTE Area + 240 clock hours of work experience.

Option B:

Valid Arizona teaching certificate + satisfactory teacher evaluation(s) + 240 clock hours of work experience.

Option C:

6,000 clock hours of work experience.

Option D:

Bachelor’s degree including teacher preparation program in the CTE area + 240 clock hours of work experience.

Option E:

Standard specialized CTE certificate: Subject matter expertise + five years of work 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