Special Education Teacher (Grades 9-12) for 2026-2027 School Year

St. Martin Parish School District; Breaux Bridge (LA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

IMDiversity Inc. is seeking a Special Education Teacher (High School) for the 2026-2027 school year at St. Martinville Senior High School in Louisiana.

The role requires a valid Louisiana Teaching Certificate in Special Education (Grades 6–12) and a bachelor’s degree in the field, with 2+ years of related teaching experience preferred. You will design and deliver student-centered instruction, adapt curriculum to students with disabilities, and collaborate with general education teachers, related

Qualifications

• Certification: Valid Louisiana Teaching Certificate in Special Education (Grades 6–12).
• Education: Bachelor's degree (minimum) in Special Education or a related field.
• Experience: 2+ years of teaching experience in special education is frequently preferred.
• Content Knowledge: Knowledge of Louisiana Student Standards, IEP development and implementation, accommodations, and modifications.
• Skills: Strong written and oral communication, classroom management, collaboration with general education teachers, related service providers, and families.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise students toward realizing their intellectual, emotional, and psychological potential.
• Design, plan and deliver student-centered instruction aligned with state standards.
• Develop and implement Individual Education Plans (IEPs) and coordinate delivery of services.
• Collaborate with general education teachers, related service providers, and families to support student growth.
• Maintain organized records, prepare assessments, and assess progress toward targets.
• Provide accommodations and interventions to meet diverse learner needs.

Skills

Communication

Classroom management

Collaboration

Data-driven instruction

IEP knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Special Education

Louisiana Teaching Certificate in Special Education (Grades 6-12)

Job description

Special Education Teacher (Grades 9-12) for 2026-2027 School Year JobID: 2715
Position Type:
High School Teaching/Special Education Teacher

Location:
St. Martinville Senior High School

Special Education Teacher (High School):

See attached job description.

Key Requirements and Qualifications

Certification: Valid Louisiana Teaching Certificate in Special Education (Grades 6–12) in accordance with Louisiana Department of Education guidelines (Bulletin 746).
Education: Bachelor's degree (minimum) in Special Education or a related field.
Experience: 2+ years of teaching experience in special education is frequently preferred.
Content Knowledge: In-depth understanding of Louisiana Student Standards and the ability to adapt general education curriculum to meet the needs of students with disabilities; knowledge of IEP development and implementation, accommodations, and modifications.
Skills: Strong written and oral communication skills; effective classroom management; ability to collaborate with general education teachers, related service providers, and families; strong organizational skills; and ability to use data-driven instruction to support individual student growth.

St. Martin Parish School District
Revised 7/17/2024
Job Title: Special Education Teacher (PK - Grade
12)
Reports To: School Principal
HR Contact Julie Laviolette
Location/Grade Level: Level/Salary Range: 9-Month Certified Salary Schedule
EVALUATION: Educator Evaluation annually pursuant to BESE Bulletin 130
Qualifications and
Education Requirements
College degree, valid Louisiana Teaching Certificate in Special Education pursuant to
BESE Bulletin 746
JOB DESCRIPTION:
To lead and supervise students toward realizing their intellectual, emotional, and psychological potential and to perform tasks which may be
necessary for the efficient operation of the school.
ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Fulfill all duties traditionally expected of those in the teaching profession.
2. Design, plan and deliver student-centered instruction to all students effectively as measured by the educator evaluation system in
accordance with federal and state regulations and the district’s Personnel Evaluation Plan.
3. Assume responsibility for growth in student learning in the assigned area of instruction.
a. Ensure that student growth is continuous and appropriate for assigned students.
b. Develop and meet two yearly student learning targets which positively affect student achievement through job responsibilities.
4. Plan and prepare in advance for teaching of classes and students assigned. Provide written evidence of preparation which references
standards, units, activities, materials, literacy strategies, and formal/informal evaluation of learner outcomes upon request.
a. Establish learning objectives consistent with appraisal of student needs, requirements of district-adopted curriculum, and knowledge of
human growth and development.
b. Plan for and utilize instructional methods, resources and evaluation techniques which motivate and enable each student to achieve
learning objectives.
c. Create and maintain a classroom environment that provides for student involvement in the learning process and enables each student to
achieve learning objectives in the least restrictive environment.
d. Establish, post, and enforce rules and expectations for student behavior.
e. Implement all components of relevant district-adopted curriculum with fidelity.
f. Provide opportunities for students’ involvement and engagement in the learning process to enhance retention, application, relevance, and
higher order thinking.
g. Use all available resources including differentiated instruction through RTI to develop intervention plans for students failing to progress at
an acceptable pace with their class and/or peer group.
h. Plan and provide regular, rigorous assessments which are aligned with the depth and rigor of the state standards and content, including
curriculum resources, and provide timely academic feedback to promote student learning.
i. Understand individualized plans for assigned students with behavior, health, and learning needs and ensure accommodations and
modifications are in place in the classroom.
5. Identify student needs and cooperate with other professional staff members in assessing students and developing plans to address
health, behavioral and learning problems.
6. Provide accommodations and/or interventions for at-risk/remedial students, and/or sub groups as appropriate.
7. Exert every effort to provide clear and timely information at regular intervals to parents, caregivers, and colleagues regarding classroom
expectations, student progress, student conduct, and ways they can assist student learning and behavior. Be available for parent-teacher
conferences.
8. Collaborate regularly with instructional staff, other school personnel, parents and a variety of community resources (IEP team members)
for the purpose of improving the overall quality of student outcomes.
a. Serve as primary contact for parents/guardians of assigned special education students.
b. Share all student accommodations with applicable regular classroom teachers.
c. Collaborate regularly with applicable regular classroom teachers regarding instruction and student progress.
9. Provide research-based specialized instruction to address the instructional goals and objectives contained within each student’s Individual
Education Plan (IEP).
a. Provide and follow consistently a daily schedule to the School Principal, Special Education Supervisor, and applicable regular education
teachers.
10. Provide direction, supervision, and evaluation of assigned paraprofessionals, leading by example.
a. In a self-contained setting, in areas of academics, social/emotional, behavior, life skills, and activities of daily living, such as lifting of
students, toileting, feeding, and other health procedures; participate in these activities in order to lead by example.
b. In an inclusion setting, such as accommodation/modification provisions, record keeping activities, student discipline matters, grading of
and assistance in student work, and assistance in watching, caring for students in all settings in order to lead by example.
11. Develop compliant Individual Education Plans (IEPs) and coordinate and ensure the delivery of special education services in each
student's IEP.
a. Hold IEP meetings within expected timelines. Schedule IEP meetings at times other than scheduled classroom time.
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b. Ensure IEPs are validated and all errors corrected prior to submission.
c. Ensure progress notes are completed each nine weeks and copies sent to parents or guardians
d. Maintain complete and accurate service records.
e. Maintain organized IEP record keeping system (e.g., filing, student folders).
12. Assist school administration in implementing all policies and rules governing student conduct and effective school operation.
13. Monitor student conduct throughout the school building and grounds and enforce all policies and rules governing student conduct.
14. Assist administrators and other staff members in the orderly, expedient and safe transition of students from one location to another.
15. Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, books, materials, and facilities.
16. Perform various administrative duties such as taking attendance, organizing the classroom, and responding to emails and phone calls
from parents, school administrators, and staff in a timely manner.
17.Maintain a physical classroom environment that is organized to promote learning for all students, with supplies, equipment, and
resources accessible to provide opportunities for students.
18. Maintain effective, efficient, and timely record-keeping procedures, including but not limited to lesson plans, student attendance,
student grades, physical inventory management, classroom schedules, student assessment data, students’ written work.
19. Supply adequate lesson plans, seating charts, class rosters, and other essential information for substitutes in the event of absence from
work.
20. Collaborate with peers to enhance the instructional environment for students by participating in activities which may include, but are
not limited to, team teaching, team planning, professional learning community meetings, grade-level meetings, staff development, and
various committees.
21. Serve on special committees (e.g., 504, Student Well-Being, SBLC, Pupil Progression/IAIP, Crisis, Dyslexia) as required by School Principal
or district administration and perform related work as required.
22. Provide leadership, supervision, and support for students’ extracurricular activities in assigned student organization or club including but
not limited to:
a. Attend all events which students attend as an official club function, including but not limited to local, regional, state, and national
conferences and competitions.
b. Ensure plans for all club functions conform to school and district policy.
c. Enforce the applicable student dress code at all official club functions.
d. Safeguard and accurately account for all monies advanced by or received from students, parents, the school, or other persons, including
vendors and donors, in accordance with the rules of his/her school and the policies of the Board.
e. Properly document and maintain receipts evidencing all monies collected and/or spent in accordance with the rules of his/her school and
the Board.
f. Be present and on time for all official club functions and transportation to and from events as assigned by the School Principal.
g. Comply with all state and national governing board rules, where applicable.
h. Maintain equipment and facilities related to the assigned club or organization.
23.Attend after-school events as scheduled, including but not limited to in-person faculty meetings once per month, parent/family night,
events parent teacher conferences, orientation-no more than six times per school year. High school teachers must attend graduation.
24. If assigned to multiple locations, provide and follow consistently the daily schedule provided to direct supervisor, school principals, and
applicable teachers.
PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Maintain professional personal appearance and demonstrate respect for colleagues.
2. Attend work regularly; report to work on time; and provide advance notice of need for absence.
3. Complete work efficiently and accurately (with few/no errors) within deadlines without supervision.
4. Perform job responsibilities consistently, use time wisely, plan properly, take care of materials
and equipment.
5. Maintain confidentiality and demonstrate trustworthiness; exercise good judgment.
6. Support, implement, assist with, and/or ensure application of district initiatives and other programs or directives of the Superintendent
and Board.
7. Keep the direct supervisor informed of the progress being made in the area(s) of responsibility.
8. Report to the St. Martin Parish School Board as needed or directed.
9. Keep abreast professionally by attending local, regional, state, or national meetings and/or staff development that address area(s) of
responsibility as directed by the supervisor.
10. Complete and submit all forms, reports, documentation, and training by required dates and in accordance with district policies and
procedures.
11. Remain open to suggestions and innovative ideas; receive and apply feedback.
12. Demonstrate competence in areas of responsibility.
13. Exert every effort to constructively involve stakeholders in all professional settings.
14. Communicate appropriately and work effectively with all populations.
15. Exhibit desirable qualities such as commitment to job responsibilities, enthusiasm, cooperation, sense of humor, creativity, tact, positive
attitude/work ethic, dependability, punctuality, self-discipline/control, poise, voice control, effective nonverbal communication, a
professional appearance, initiative, and a genuine concern and interest for others.
16. Follow the specific requirements established by the School Board (LEA), State Department of Education (SDE), the State Board of
Elementary and Secondary Education (SBESE), and/or Federal regulations and guidelines established by each.
17. Perform any duty, not specifically assigned, as deemed necessary by the assigning authority in order to maintain continuity where
needed.
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SUPPLEMENTAL SALARY SCHEDULE (ACT 311):
The salaries provided in the salary schedules shall be considered compensation for work performed by each employee which relate to
his/her prescribed duties and responsibilities, as identified and described in the employee's job description(s). Additional compensation
shall be provided as follows:
(1) In addition to all other compensation to which a teacher is entitled, any teacher who is not afforded the minimum uninterrupted
planning time required by R.S.17:434(A) shall be compensated at the effective hourly rate of that teacher for each hour of planning time.
(2) Any employee in a certified position who performs approved work beyond the scope of their prescribed duties and responsibilities in
their job description and for which prior approval has been obtained from their direct supervisor and district administration shall be paid at
the rate required by La. R.S. 17:418. Any work to be performed outside of an employee’s job duties and responsibilities shall require the
employee to:
(a) submit a written description of the services to be performed and the estimated time to complete the task, which shall be submitted to
the employee’s immediate supervisor prior to commencing such services;
(b) obtain the prior written approval of the employee’s immediate supervisor and district administration; AND
(c) obtain supplemental, written authority from the employee’s immediate supervisor and district administration before exceeding the initial
estimated time for performing such services.
Such employee shall submit a completed Extra-Duty Timesheet reflecting the services actually provided and the time spent for each item,
rounded to the nearest one-tenth of an hour, within seven (7) calendar days of performing such services to their immediate supervisor. The
Extra-Duty Timesheet with prior approval documentation must be submitted to Payroll monthly as the work is performed in accordance
with established Payroll cutoff deadlines.
(3) All nonexempt employees shall be compensated for overtime work in accordance with the Fair Labor Standards Act, 29 U.S.C. 201. If
individuals are employed in one capacity but voluntarily work part-time in a different capacity on an occasional or sporadic basis, the hours
logged in the secondary voluntary capacity shall not be counted as hours worked for overtime purposes in accordance with SMPSB
Compensation Guidelines/Overtime policy (GBAA).
While the operation of the St. Martin Parish School Board and its schools is governed by the provisions of this and all other policies, as
well as the procedures of the individual schools, no policy manual can list each and every instance of misconduct that is precluded.
Accordingly, employees are cautioned that the appropriateness of certain action or behavior must necessarily be dictated by the nature
of the position held by the employee and commonsense. By virtue of one’s education and experience, an employee knows and
understands that certain actions or conduct are unacceptable even in the absence of formal policy. For instance, without the need of a
specific prohibition or warning, a classroom teacher should be aware of the impropriety of certain practices such as leaving students
unattended, using profanity or sexually suggestive language or bringing a firearm onto campus. Such conduct constitutes both
incompetence and willful neglect of duty and will result in the imposition of discipline up to and including termination.