Special Education Teacher Jobs in Louisiana

A Special Education Teacher in the elementary education industry provides specialized instruction designed to meet the unique learning needs of students with various disabilities. They create and implement Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) that outline the student's specific learning needs and the goals they are to reach. These educators also adapt lessons to ensure that all students, regardless of their abilities, can comprehend and engage with the curriculum. They work closely with parents, school administrators, and other teachers to monitor the student's progress and adjust the teaching methods and IEPs as needed. They also foster an inclusive environment that respects differences and promotes understanding among students.

Important skills for a Special Education Teacher include excellent communication and interpersonal skills, patience, creativity, and the ability to motivate and understand students with special needs. They should have a deep understanding of different learning disabilities and know how to adapt teaching methods to meet individual needs. Certifications required may vary by location, but typically, they should have a bachelor's degree in special education, child psychology, or a related field. Many states also require licensing or certification in special education. Before becoming a Special Education Teacher, a person may have roles such as a Teacher Assistant, Special Education Paraprofessional, or an Inclusion Support Facilitator to gain relevant experience and skills.

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CERTIFIED Special Education Teacher

  • New Orleans, LA
  • 6 hours ago
  • New Orleans, LA
  • 6 hours ago

Salary: $1200 / Week The Special Education Teacher, under the direction of theSpecial Education Program Administrator provides quality services to specialeducation students, kindergarten through grade...

Teacher - Special Education - Mild/Moderate (A.C.E. $12,000/year Stipend for 2 years) JobID: 15264 Position Type: Special Education/Mild/Moderate Date Posted: 6/10/2025 Location: JW Faulk Elementary...

Teacher - Special Education - Emotionally Disturbed

  • Lafayette, LA
  • 3 days ago
  • Lafayette, LA
  • 3 days ago

Teacher - Special Education - Emotionally Disturbed JobID: 15254 Position Type: Special Education/Emotionally Disturbed Date Posted: 6/9/2025 Location: Prairie Elementary School Closing Date: 06/23/...

Behavior Supports-SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER

  • Alexandria, LA
  • 4 days ago
  • Alexandria, LA
  • 4 days ago

education teacher as evidenced by actual participation C....

SECONDARY TEACHER - Special Education

  • Alexandria, LA
  • 4 days ago
  • Alexandria, LA
  • 4 days ago

TITLE: Classroom Teacher FLSA: Exempt QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor's Degree Valid Louisiana Teaching Certificate Any additional certifications/qualifications specified by the Louisiana Standards for...

Teacher - Special Education - Pre-K

  • Lafayette, LA
  • 9 days ago
  • Lafayette, LA
  • 9 days ago

Lafayette Parish School System Job Description Job Title: Classroom Teacher - Special Education Salary Scale: Teacher Pay Scale Department: School Based Pay Grade: N/A Reports To: Principal FLSA Status...

Hearing Impaired Teacher- IPSD Special Education Department

  • New Iberia, LA
  • 9 days ago
  • New Iberia, LA
  • 9 days ago

materials section of the application: Teaching Certificate Letter of introduction Current Resume Transcript(s) Attachment(s): B-206F Special Education Teacher Adopted 2024.pdf...

Special Education Teacher (Gifted/Talented) School-Based Or Itinerant

  • Alexandria, LA
  • 10 days ago
  • Alexandria, LA
  • 10 days ago

FLSA:Exempt QUALIFICATIONS: As set forth in Louisiana Standards for State Certification of School Personnel (Bulletin 746) REPORTS TO: School Principal or Director of Special Education or Designee JOB...

Self-Contained Special Education Teacher

  • Baton Rouge, LA
  • 13 days ago
  • Baton Rouge, LA
  • 13 days ago

ESS Resource Teacher JobID: 13161 Position Type: ELEMENTARY SCHOOL TEACHING Date Posted: 5/8/2025 Location: Jefferson Terrace Academy (PreK-8) (High-Needs School) Closing Date: 03/31/2025 Job...

Teacher - Elementary Autism

  • Lafayette, LA
  • 13 days ago
  • Lafayette, LA
  • 13 days ago

Lafayette Parish School System Job Description Job Title: Classroom Teacher - Special Education Salary Scale: Teacher Pay Scale Department: School Based Pay Grade: N/A Reports To: Principal FLSA Status...

Certified Teacher & Special Education Certified Teacher

  • Thibodaux, LA
  • 14 days ago
  • Thibodaux, LA
  • 14 days ago

Superintendent of Lafourche Parish School Board is presently accepting applications for the following position: Certified Teacher & Special Education Certified Teacher 182 days/ Per Year $50,181-$74,631...

Lafayette Parish School System Job Description Job Title: Classroom Teacher - Special Education Salary Scale: Teacher Pay Scale Department: School Based Pay Grade: N/A Reports To: Principal FLSA Status...

Special Education Teacher

  • Donaldsonville, LA
  • 16 days ago
  • Donaldsonville, LA
  • 16 days ago

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Special Education Competencies: A Special Education teacher is required to plan and implement specially designed instruction to meet the unique needs of a student with disabilities...

Virtual Special Education Teacher Supporting Students in Metairie, LA

  • Metairie, LA
  • 17 days ago
  • Metairie, LA
  • 17 days ago

Category Schools - Special Education Teacher Job Type Contract Virtual Special Education Teacher - Supporting Students in Metairie, LA Location: Metairie, LA (Remote) Position Type: Full-Time or Part-Time...

Remote Work

GLES Special Education Teacher

  • Cameron, LA
  • 17 days ago
  • Cameron, LA
  • 17 days ago

GLES Special Education Teacher Code Number 09 Title GLES Special Education Teacher Location Grand Lake Elementary School Description Full time certified special education teacher....

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Salary for Special Education Teacher Jobs in Louisiana

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireElementaryTeachers research efforts.

Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Special Education Teacher positions.



Highest Education Level

Special Education Teachers in Louisiana offer the following education background
Master's Degree
48.2%
Bachelor's Degree
38.5%
Doctorate Degree
4.9%
Associate's Degree
3.1%
Vocational Degree or Certification
2.5%
High School or GED
2.2%
Some College
0.4%
Some High School
0.2%


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