Autism K–4 Teacher — IEPs, Inclusion & Growth

Applitrack; Lafayette (IN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement plan

Paid leave

Job summary

The Lafayette School Corporation in Lafayette, Indiana, seeks a caring special education teacher for its K–4 Autism Program. You will develop and monitor IEPs and provide individualized instruction to support academic, communication, social development, emotional regulation, and independence.

The role involves collaborating with families, paraprofessionals, general education teachers, and related services to promote inclusion, data-driven progress, and student success throughout the day.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in elementary education or special education.
• Valid Indiana teaching license for Mild or Intense Interventions for the assigned grades.
• Experience with students on the autism spectrum.
• Knowledge of evidence-based autism instruction and positive behavior supports.
• Knowledge of IEP development, implementation, progress monitoring, and Indiana IEP.
• Strong communication, organization, and collaboration skills.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment regarding student safety and well-being.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and monitor individualized education programs (IEPs) reflecting each student's strengths, needs, and goals.
• Provide specially designed instruction in academic skills, communication, social interaction, adaptive skills, and independence.
• Use evidence-based instructional practices, including visual supports, structured routines, explicit instruction, and positive reinforcement.
• Adapt curriculum, instructional materials, and classroom activities to support individual learning needs and access to grade-level content or content connectors.
• Collaborate with speech-language pathologists and other specialists to support communication, including AAC, as appropriate.
• Implement individualized behavior support plans and teach strategies for emotional regulation, transitions, and participation.
• Collect and analyze instructional and behavioral data to monitor progress, adjust instruction, and communicate results to families and team members.
• Coordinate IEP meetings and maintain accurate, timely documentation using Indiana IEP.
• Collaborate with general education teachers to support meaningful inclusion and participation with peers, when appropriate.
• Provide daily direction, schedules, coaching, and support to paraprofessionals assigned to the program.
• Coordinate support for personal care, toileting, feeding, mobility, and other daily living needs, providing direct assistance as required.
• Maintain a safe, organized classroom that supports students' sensory, communication, and learning needs.
• Provide appropriate supervision across classroom activities, transitions, and other school settings.
• Maintain regular, respectful communication with parents and guardians and coordinate with outside providers when appropriate and authorized.
• Complete required district and position-specific training within established timelines, including within 60 days of hire when applicable.
• Perform other duties associated with the teaching profession as assigned by administration.

Skills

Special Education

Autism

IEP knowledge

Communication

Collaboration

Safety & Well-being

Education

Bachelor's in Elem Ed or SPED

Tools

AAC

Job description

The Lafayette School Corporation in Lafayette, Indiana, seeks a caring special education teacher for its K–4 Autism Program. You will develop and monitor IEPs and provide individualized instruction to support academic, communication, social development, emotional regulation, and independence.

The role involves collaborating with families, paraprofessionals, general education teachers, and related services to promote inclusion, data-driven progress, and student success throughout the day.