As one of the largest public school districts in Louisiana, LPSS operates 47 schools and offers strong opportunities for professional growth and advancement.
The district provides competitive salaries, comprehensive benefits, and recruitment, retention, and return-to-work stipends at select schools for eligible employees. LPSS also supports ongoing professional development, including partnerships with the University of Louisiana at Lafayette.
Lafayette offers an exceptional quality of life, with its rich Creole and Cajun culture, vibrant festivals, renowned cuisine, and convenient access to major cities like Houston and New Orleans.
To apply for the position, find the posting for the job(s) for which you qualify and click "Apply". If you have any problems uploading the required documents, please call or come by the Employee Services Department. If you do not have digital copies of the required documents needed, the Employee Services Department can upload them for you.
All applications must be submitted before 4:30pm on the application deadline date. If the application is not submitted or submitted after 4:30pm on the deadline date, then the application will not be considered. If you have any trouble with the online application system, please contact the Employee Services Department for technical assistance.
2025-26 Teacher and Instructional Salary Increase and Incentive Pay Plan
The Lafayette Parish School Board has approved a 2025–26 salary increase that raises the starting teacher salary to $50,000, along with upward adjustments for all employees on the Instructional Salary Schedule. Additionally, the district is launching a new incentive pay plan to recognize educators who make a meaningful impact—both in the classroom and through extracurricular involvement.
Detailed information can be found in the documents linked below. We've also provided the answers to Frequently Asked Questions.
Thank you for your interest in becoming a substitute teacher with the Lafayette Parish School System.
Certified Substitute Teachers:
Please proceed to our employment page to submit your application as a Certified Teacher Substitute. The Job Posting will be displayed under the Substitutes label
Non-Certified Substitute Teachers:
Please proceed to our employment page to submit your application as a Non-Certified Teacher Substitute. This job posting will stay open during the school year. The Job Posting will be displayed under the Substitutes label.
You are required to upload your resume, proof of education, and teaching certificate (if applicable) to the application before it can be submitted. Please have your documentation ready to avoid delays.
Once your application is submitted and reviewed, an email will be sent to qualified applicants to begin the onboarding process. Your original driver's license and social security card must be presented when you arrive for your background check (NOTE: LA Wallet and copies are not accepted and will result in your appointment being rescheduled).
Once your onboarding is complete and your background check results are received, you will receive an email from Public School Works that contains mandatory online trainings. Once all required training steps are complete, you will be notified that you can begin accepting jobs in SmartFind Express.
Substitute Teachers and Para-Educators are paid accordingly:
If you have any questions, please email subsystem@lpssonline.com or call 337-521-7063
Para-Professional (Teacher Assistant) Positions
If you are interested in a position as a para-professional in Lafayette Parish, please see eligibility requirements.
- 48 college credit hours including 9 English credits and 6 Math credits; OR
- Passing score of 450 on the ParaPro Assessment.
Schedule to take the Para-Pro Assessment
You will need a $55 money order made payable to Lafayette Parish School System or exact cash to take the test. You will also have to provide a valid driver's license or other state ID.
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