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Human Resources

We encourage applicants to contact the appropriate departments &/or school sites for more information about any openings currently listed.

Certified Employees: Teaching or Administration Faculty that require a teaching certification to perform their job duties. Positions may include, but are not limited to teaching, coaching, or administration.

Support Employees: Non-Certified Staff that do not require a teaching certification to perform their job duties. Positions may include, but are not limited to administrative assistants, teaching aides, paraprofessionals, custodial staff, maintenance staff, and transportation staff.

Substitute Teachers: Temporary or Contract Employees that perform the basic duties of full-time staff in their absence.

About Alva Public Schools

Enrollment (as of January 15, 2025)

  • TOTAL ENROLLMENT AT APS - 1053 STUDENTS

    • Alva High School (9th - 12th Grades) - 275 Students

      • 7th - 12th Alternative Education Option

    • Alva Middle School (6th - 8th Grades) - 223 Students

    • Lincoln Elementary School (4th & 5th Grades) - 156 Students

    • Longfellow Elementary School (2nd & 3rd Grades) - 152 Students

    • Washington Early Childhood Center (PK - 1st Grades) - 247 Students

  • OSSAA 2024-25 ADM - 274.38

Extra-Curricular Opportunities

  • Athletics

    • Cheerleading (OSSAA Class 3A)

    • Cross-Country (OSSAA Class 3A)

    • Fastpitch Softball (OSSAA Class 3A)

    • Football (OSSAA Class 2A-2)

    • Basketball (OSSAA Class 3A)

    • Soccer (OSSAA Class 3A)

    • Golf (OSSAA Class 3A)

    • Baseball (OSSAA Class 3A)

    • Track (OSSAA Class 3A)

    • E-Sports

  • Fine Arts

    • Band (OSSAA Class 3A)

    • Concert Choir (OSSAA Class 3A)

    • Show Choir (OSSAA Class 3A)

    • One-Act Play (OSSAA Class 4A)

    • Speech & Debate (OSSAA Class 4A)

  • Organizations & Clubs

    • FFA

    • FCCLA - Family, Career and Community Leaders of America

    • TSA - Technology Student Association

    • NHS - National Honor Society

    • Student Council

    • FCA - Fellowship of Christian Athletes

    • Yearbook

    • Art Club

    • Book Club

    • Chess Club

    • Key Club

    • Le Club

    • Live Stream Club

2024-25 APS Salaries

2024-25 Employee Agreements, Handbooks, and Information

Employee Benefits

All benefits are subject to eligibility.

  • Paid Health Insurance with options for Dental and Vision

  • Access to American Fidelity Group Supplements, including Salary Protection and Life Insurance

  • Oklahoma Teacher Retirement Participation for Certified Employees

    • Optional Oklahoma Teacher Retirement Participation for Support Employees

  • Paid Vacation (12-month employees)

  • Paid Sick and Personal Leave for all Full-Time Employees

  • Passes to Alva Public Schools Activities for Employee, Spouse, and School Age Children

Connect With Us

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Jeremy Brashears, Superintendent

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Dr. Vicki Nighswonger, AHS Principal

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Stephanie Marteney, AMS Principal

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Jenny Webster, Lincoln Principal

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Alysson Tucker, Longfellow Principal

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Madison Williams, Washington Principal

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Dalton Beeler, Assistant Principal & Athletic Director

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Hattie Potter, Special Education Director

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Steve Ellis, Transportation Director

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