Position: Special Education Teacher
Lafayette Catholic School System

Location: 2410 S. 9th Street, Lafayette, IN 47909 

JOB SUMMARY: The Lafayette Catholic School System (LCSS) has an opening for a full or part-time highly motivated, qualified and experienced Special Education Teacher to work with students who have learning, mental, or emotional disabilities. As a Special Education Teacher, you will work closely with these students to create a safe, inclusive, and engaging learning environment that promotes their academic, social, and emotional growth. You will collaborate with other teachers, administrators, and support staff to develop and implement Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) and other specialized learning plans to meet the unique needs of each student.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop and implement effective and engaging teaching strategies and instructional materials that are tailored to meet the unique needs of each student.
• Create a safe, inclusive, and positive learning environment that promotes academic, social, and emotional growth.
• Collaborate with other teachers, administrators, and support staff to develop and implement IEPs and other specialized learning plans.
• Regularly assess and monitor student progress and adjust teaching strategies and instructional materials as needed.
• Provide individual and group instruction, support, and guidance to students with learning, mental, or emotional disabilities.
• Utilize assistive technology and other specialized equipment and materials to support student learning.
• Communicate regularly with parents, guardians, and other stakeholders about student progress and challenges.
• Participate in professional development activities to stay current with research-based practices and emerging trends in special education.

   QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Special Education or a related field.
• Valid state teaching certification in Special Education.
• Experience working with students who have learning, mental, or emotional disabilities.
• Knowledge of research-based practices and strategies for teaching students with special needs.
• Ability to develop and implement effective IEPs and other specialized learning plans.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.
• Passion for working with students with special needs and dedication to creating a supportive and inclusive learning environment.

OUR GOSPEL VALUES:

This position is a leadership position with a Catholic mission serving the Lafayette, Indiana area. Many successful organizations identify the unique characteristics that make individuals successful within their organizations. A successful candidate will possess and demonstrate the following qualities, which are part of our Gospel Values:

• Community: We work cooperatively and collaboratively with teachers, coaches, and parents to provide a supportive community.
• Servant Leadership: We give of ourselves to others in a habitual, firm, and decisive way. It leads us to give the best of ourselves and our talents for the good of others. 
• Respect: We respect the dignity of each human person regardless of the person’s race, religion, social, economic, cultural, or personal status.
• Gratitude: We are thankful for every gift and every lesson we learn. 
• Humility and Understanding: We seek first to understand and humbly foster resolution of conflict directly with each other and directly with parents, teachers, coaches, and administrators. 
• Wellness: We promote the wellbeing of the entire self - body, mind, heart and soul - through prayer, exercise, moderation, self-control, modesty, and purity.
• Patience and Perseverance: We help our students and each other have the courage, patience, and endurance to push beyond perceived limitations.
• Diligence: We encourage our students and each other to work with careful and planned persistence to ensure our God given talents will be fully discovered and maximized.
• Integrity: We seek the truth in our actions and words.

DETAILS:

• Full or Part Time Position
• Paid sick days
• Paid personal days
• 403(b) Retirement Plan
• Health, Dental, Vision Benefit Page
• Life Insurance
• Tuition Reduction for Children enrolled in preschool through 12th grade
• Professional Development

ABOUT:

Lafayette Catholic School System (LCSS). LCSS is a five campus, pre-K through 12 system that provides a Christ centered education to students in the Tippecanoe County, Indiana area. More than 1000 students are enrolled system wide. The 5 schools that are part of LCSS are St. Francis (preschool), St. Mary Cathedral (K - 3), St. Boniface (4 - 6), St. Lawrence (K - 6), and Central Catholic Jr. / Sr. High School (7 - 12).

In the medium-sized town of Lafayette, the Catholic School System is supported by six local parishes and families who sacrifice to give their children a Catholic Education. We are always growing, both in size and in our understanding of who God is calling us to be.      

MISSION:

The Lafayette Catholic School System, centered on Jesus Christ, educates the whole person in a culture that is:

• sustained by Gospel witness and service;
• imbued with a Catholic worldview;
• supported by a community of faith;
• distinguished by academic excellence; and
• committed to student success.

 WHY WORK WITH US?

At the Lafayette Catholic School System, you’re not just teaching—you’re shaping lives in a faith-filled, mission-driven community. Here’s what makes us unique:

• Faith and Values: Rooted in Catholic tradition, we focus on developing the whole person—mind, body, and spirit. Daily prayers, weekly Mass, and service learning projects infuse spiritual growth into every aspect of our work.
• Collaborative Culture: Our staff works together as a family, supporting one another to create a nurturing environment for both students and employees.
• Commitment to Excellence: With small class sizes and a commitment to individualized learning, you’ll have the opportunity to make a real impact on students’ lives.
• Professional Growth: Access ongoing professional development, resources, and a supportive administration that values innovation and collaboration.
• Community: Be part of a vibrant school family that is dedicated to its mission and enriched by the active involvement of parents, alumni, and the broader Lafayette community.

 Join us in transforming lives and creating a brighter future for every student we serve!

TO APPLY: 

Apply through AppliTrack by visiting the LCSS website at www.lcss.org and clicking on About and Employment Opportunities.