Employment

Different Where It Counts

At ICCS, we take great pride in differentiating ourselves. One of those ways is by employing outstanding educators and staff members who are dedicated to our mission and vision.   If you are searching for a Catholic teaching position or work environment that is different where it counts, we invite you to submit an up-to-date resume to Jacqueline Hebert via email at jhebert@iccsweb.com.  Resumes are accepted throughout the year.  For more information, please call (337) 433-3497.  

Open Positions

Please review the following open positions for the 2026-2027 school year:

Art Teacher

As a Pre-Kindergarten through 8th grade art teacher, you'll let your students discover new ways to express themselves through visual mediums. This candidate is responsible for developing and implementing engaging art lessons tailored to each grade level Pre-Kindergarten through 8th grade. This position requires knowledge of the fundamentals of art concepts, techniques, and art history. The teacher will also collaborate with colleagues, assess student progress, communicate with parents, and participate in school events. Prospective art teachers should have a Bachelor’s degree in Art Education, Fine Arts, or a related field. Art teaching certificate preferred for K-12 grade levels.

Middle School Theology Teacher

The Middle School Theology Teacher is responsible for teaching Catholic doctrine, scripture, morality, and Church traditions through the development and implementation of lesson plans using our various curriculum platforms including, but not limited to: Friendzy, Theology of the Body, Education in Virtue, Gold Book, and Faith and Life. This candidate would be an active member and have strong knowledge of the Catholic faith. The teacher will also collaborate with colleagues, assess student progress, communicate with parents, and participate in school events. The ideal candidate would possess a Bachelor’s degree in Education, Theology, Religious Studies, or a related field. Teaching certificate preferred. 

School Counselor

Philosophy:  The guidance program is an integral part of a school.  It is dependent upon a cooperative approach involving the administrators, teachers, parents and the counselor all working together for the benefit of the child.  All members of the community assist in meeting the school objectives of helping a child to reach his full potential.

Qualifications:  

1. A valid teaching certificate.
2. A valid certificate as a guidance counselor.
3. A master’s degree in guidance and counseling.

Immediate Supervisor: Principal

Primary Function:

1. To provide direct counseling support to students through responsive services.
2. To act as an advocate for the students.
3. To be an active member on the Diocesan Crisis Response Team.
4. To consult with teachers, parents, and staff to enhance their effectiveness in helping students.

Job Responsibilities: Includes but is not limited to the following areas:

Responsive Services:

1. Help students, individually and in groups, to develop an understanding of their needs, abilities, and interests.
2. Assist students with the decision-making process as the need arises.
3. Counsel students with any problem area and assist students in dealing with school, personal, and family issues and relationships more effectively on a day to day basis.
4. Offer follow-up counseling to students where there is a need.
5. Assist the student in establishing study habits and setting
       priorities.
6. Assist students by providing information on possible career opportunities and the high school curriculum necessary to meet that objective.
7. Conduct developmental lessons on a regular basis and as the need arises in classroom settings in the areas of but not limited to:  peer pressure, violence prevention, harassment, social acceptance, decision making, drug awareness, and career opportunities.

Substance Abuse Prevention Program:

1. Serve as the school contact person for Safe and Drug Free Schools federal program.
2. Coordinate activities for substance abuse awareness and prevention month.
3. Evaluate, recommend, and in-service teachers regarding curriculum materials available for compliance with ACT 171, mandated 16- hour drug education instructions, including but not limited to books, videos, and specific programs.

Pupil Appraisal:

1. Serve as the School Building Level Chairperson for identifying students with special needs.
2. Serve as the Official Designated Representative (ODR) when meeting with parents of special education students.
3. Provide teachers with the necessary forms to complete when referring students for special services.
4. In-service teachers on acceptable and reasonable accommodations and modifications for students with special needs.
5. Prepare and file in student folders final Action Plans for students with special needs.

Standardized Testing:

1. Serve as the school test coordinator by aiding in ordering, unpacking, and distributing materials, scheduling tests, and packing completed tests to return for scoring.
2. In-service faculty on interpreting scores.
3. Make sure required forms for the Diocese are completed regarding testing information.

Crisis Management:

1. Serve as a chairperson for the ICCS Crisis Response Team.
2. Review the local school Crisis Management Plan on a regular basis or as meetings are called.
3. Serve as a member of the Diocesan Crisis response Team
4. Meet with the Diocesan Crisis Response Team on a regular basis.
5. Is available to serve at any of the diocesan schools in the event a school experiences a crisis or emergency.

Communication:

1. Keep informed of research and studies published in the field of
   counseling.
2. Keep parents, faculty, and students informed of available services through the counseling office.
3. Serves as a community resource person to faculty, parents, and students.
4. Pursues continuous professional growth.
5. Participate in activities that contribute to the effective operations of the school including but not limited to staff development, school improvement planning, duties, and parent/teacher meetings.
6. Coordinate student information for referrals to other agencies for 
   evaluation.
7. Is familiar with the law concerning child abuse and guidelines for reporting.
8. Make recommendations to high school counselors in the areas of 
   academic placement or testing for career opportunities.
9. Assumes other duties assigned by the principal.

Scheduling:

1. Classroom placement.
2. Duty schedules.
3. Lunch schedules.      

Supervisory:

1. Assists the Principal with supervisory responsibilities.
2. Observes and evaluates teachers for the purpose of assisting teachers in improving the quality of instruction.

Pupil Appraisal:

1. Insure appropriate placement of students, assists with parent/teacher/child conference, assists and documents all special ed data, organize and schedules SBLC meetings, reviews placement of 504 and identified students with special needs.
2. Professionally consults and works with Calcasieu Parish Pupil Appraisal Services and other special education service programs.
3. Assists teachers with modifications for the materials and methods in meeting the needs of at-risk children and identified special needs students.

Substitute Teacher

Substitutes are responsible for maintaining a positive and productive classroom environment in the absence of the regular teacher. Duties include delivering pre-planned lessons, managing student behavior, assisting with classroom activities, and ensuring students remain on task. The substitute teacher fosters a safe, supportive, and engaging atmosphere while helping students meet educational goals. Contact Dana Wimberly at dana.wimberly@lcdiocese.org to get on the substitute teacher list.

How to Apply

All interested candidates must remit the following to Jacqueline Hebert, at jhebert@iccsweb.com:

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Teaching/Counselor Application OR Para Professional Application

The Catholic Schools of the Diocese of Lake Charles do not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, nationality, or ethnic origin.