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The district fills positions subject to Board and Cabinet review. View Classified Job Vacancy Announcements by clicking the link below. We are unable to hold resumes nor unsolicited materials outside of a posted announcement. Be sure to read the desired qualifications, information and note deadlines carefully. All non-teaching positions require a minimum of a high school diploma/ged.
Click here for Classified Job Vacancy Announcements
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
The Antelope Valley Union High School District is committed to offering an employment and educational environment free from discrimination with respect to race, color, national origin, ancestry, religious creed, age, marital status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, medical condition, veteran status, gender, actual or perceived sexual orientation, or any other unlawful consideration.
Employment Examinations and Sign-Up Information
►Our district covers all public comprehensive high schools in the Antelope Valley plus the A.V. Adult School and Desert Winds Continuation Schools. For a general listing of our schools, click the "Schools" link at the top of your page. The district maintains a non-teaching, support staff of employees in the general fields of Clerical, Instructional Aide, Maintenance, Custodial, Computer Technician, Security, and Food Services.
►Paraeducator, Clerical, Security, Custodian, Cafeteria and Instructional Aide positions are hired and filled from employment eligibility lists. With budgetary concerns in-mind, registration MAY or MAY NOT be offered three times per year on a rotating basis for some, all or none the lists. Registration forms may be available during the posting periods at our district office. You cannot register outside of a posted vacancy announcement. You may view the Classified Vacancy Announcements online for registration opening dates and deadlines. Be sure to read the desired qualifications and information carefully. All non-teaching positions require a minimum of a high school diploma/ged.
►If you do not sign-up AND test, you cannot be considered. You will need valid photo id with you as no one may register nor test for you. It will be helpful for you to fill-out the forms if you have all your pertinent employment history such as dates of former employment, supervisors names, job titles, dates covering all periods of unemployment, schooling, etc. During your registration, you are welcome to submit a resume in addition to the basic test registration form - please keep in mind that the form must be filled-out completely on both sides; resumes cannot take the place of filling out the form. Incomplete registrations or application packets will not be considered. If you do not register, you will not be considered nor have any scores carried forward. You will be given a receipt listing a date and time for you to take the required exam. You must take the exam or roll a score forward to be considered further. Other positions may be offered as needed.
►When posted, most job announcements will be available for sign-up for a period of about 7 days. It is the candidate's responsibility to meet deadlines. We cannot accept late registrations. CHECK THE DEADLINES CAREFULLY SO YOU DO NOT MISS OUT! Likewise, late arrival for any testing session is NEVER allowed to avoid disturbances to candidates in session.
►You must check the "Classified Vacancy Announcements" link frequently for updates of exact registration opening dates and deadlines of all job postings!
- Custodial, Cafeteria Helper, and Campus Supervisor (Security) Employment Eligibility Lists TESTING: SIGN-UP DURING 1st WEEK OF: MAY, SEPTEMBER AND JANUARY. Dates may change so check the Classified Vacancy Announcements frequently!
- Instructional Aide/Paraeducator and Clerical Employment Eligibility Lists TESTING: SIGN-UP DURING 1st WEEK OF: JUNE, OCTOBER AND FEBRUARY.Dates may change so check the Classified Vacancy Announcements frequently!
- Other positions are posted if and when needed, so please check the Classified Vacancy Announcements link frequently!
- Click here for School Tutor Information.
Updated March 13, 2012
Clearances and Fees
After a recommendation for employment is made, all candidates are required to submit to fingerprint testing and drug screen. You will be required to pay for the service. The AVUHSD Personnel Office will submit the fingerprints to the California Department of Justice and/or Federal Bureau of Investigation for analysis*. The present rates are $32 for DOJ only, OR $51 for DOJ and FBI - - . Update, we have been advised by the FBI they will reduce this fee to $49 as of March 19, 2012.
The Personnel Office technician will set an appointment with you to have your fingerprints recorded via "Livescan". This process requires prior authorization and proper forms. Do not proceed unless you have been directed to do so by the Personnel Office. All offers of employment are contingent upon successful clearance as required by California law.
Please note school site volunteers will also be required to pay for the livescan service.
*FBI: Any candidate must submit to FBI if you have resided outside the state of California for more than one year. Do not proceed unless you have been directed to do so by the Personnel Office. Please be advised that all Security staff will also be required to submit fingerprints to the Federal Bureau of Investigation in addition to the California Department of Justice.
The technician will also arrange an appointment for the employment candidate to have a drug screen. You will be required to pay for this service. The present fee is $46. This also requires prior authorization and proper forms. Do not proceed until directed.
Non-teaching classification types including, but not limited to, Paraprofessional, Aide, Custodian, Cafeteria, Maintenance, Groundskeeper and Security must also submit to a complete pre-employment physical. At this time, the district will pay for this process through the contracted medical provider. Do not proceed until directed. Please note this is subject to change.
Please note, AVUHSD does not make any money nor profit. The rates listed are the fees as charged by the state or medical agency, and are subject to change. We accept money orders only and the technician will advise you the correct amount to obtain on the money order. (For security purposes we do NOT accept cash, no personal checks, no private company checks, no atm/debit, no credit cards ). If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact a Personnel Services Office technician. We look forward to speaking with you!
Clearance Information as of Jan 2008 ; Fee Update as of March 19, 2012
