Elementary Special Education Teacher Salary in Lafayette, LA

How much does an Elementary Special Education Teacher make in Lafayette, LA?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for an Elementary Special Education Teacher in Lafayette, LA is $60,171. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $35,917 to a high of $95,475, with most professionals earning between $47,476 and $78,651.

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What does an Elementary Special Education Teacher do?

Common responsibilities of an Elementary Special Education Teacher

Consulting, collaborating and advising school personnel in the areas of special education policies, procedures, materials, resources, assessment, curriculum, and instructional strategies.

November 14, 2022

Required to respect the confidentiality of information about enrolled children and families, personnel issues, contributors, and other school operations.

December 25, 2022

Attend and participate in faculty meetings, required professional development, and/or any other meetings required by campus or district administration.

February 23, 2023

Collaborate with other professionals including guidance, speech therapists, physical therapists, occupational therapists, psychologists, behavior specialists, and vocational directors to create a team approach.

February 23, 2023

Develops lesson plans and instructional materials and provides individualized and small group instruction in order to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each student with the support and guidance of the school leadership.

March 26, 2023

Assists in developing and providing professional development activities for teachers and paraprofessionals.

April 10, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Elementary Special Education Teacher in Lafayette, LA

Average Base Salary

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47476

78651

60171

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78651

60171

What is the average salary for Elementary Special Education Teacher in 2025?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Elementary Special Education Teacher in Lafayette, LA. The base salary for Elementary Special Education Teacher ranges from $47,476 to $78,651 with the average base salary of $60,171. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $47,476 to $78,651 with the average total cash compensation of $60,171.

View Average Salary for Elementary Special Education Teacher as table

	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$60,171	$47,476 - $78,651
Bonus	$0	$0 - $0
Total Pay	$60,171	$47,476 - $78,651

* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.

* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.

Elementary Special Education Teacher Salary Near Lafayette, LA

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Lafayette, LA
CITY, STATE New Iberia, LA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $47,187 - $78,171	COMPARE TO Lafayette, LA
CITY, STATE Baton Rouge, LA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $48,923 - $81,048	COMPARE TO Lafayette, LA
CITY, STATE Houma, LA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $50,549 - $83,741	COMPARE TO Lafayette, LA
CITY, STATE Lake Charles, LA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $47,173 - $78,149	COMPARE TO Lafayette, LA
CITY, STATE Alexandria, LA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $46,122 - $76,408	COMPARE TO Lafayette, LA
CITY, STATE La Place, LA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $50,464 - $83,601	COMPARE TO Lafayette, LA

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About Lafayette, Louisiana

Lafayette is located at 30°13′N 92°2′W / 30.217°N 92.033°W / 30.217; -92.033 (30.2139, −92.0294) and has an elevation of 36 feet (11.0 m). According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 49.2 square miles (127 km2), of which 49.1 square miles (127 km2) is land and 0.1 square miles (0.26 km2) (0.19%) is water. Lafayette is located on the West Gulf Coastal Plain. The site was part of the seabed during the earlier Quaternary Period. During this time, the Mississippi River cut a 325-foot-deep (99 m) valley between what is now Lafayette and Baton Rouge. This valley was...

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About Lafayette, Louisiana Lafayette is located at 30°13′N 92°2′W / 30.217°N 92.033°W / 30.217; -92.033 (30.2139, −92.0294) and has an elevation of 36 feet (11.0 m). Accordin....More

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