Autism-Based Special Education Teacher Inspire & Lead

Albemarle Co; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay and benefits

Strong instructional support

Professional development opportunities

Wellness program and gym discounts

Job summary

A Virginia-based educational organization is seeking a Special Education Teacher for the 2025-26 school year. The role emphasizes innovative teaching, collaboration, and passion for closing equity gaps. Ideal candidates will possess strong content knowledge and a Virginia teaching certificate in Special Education. The organization offers competitive pay, professional development opportunities, and a supportive community. Join us to inspire and educate students in a dynamic and diverse learning environment in beautiful Charlottesville, Virginia.

Qualifications

• Teacher candidates must hold or be eligible for a Virginia teaching certificate.
• Passion for closing equity and achievement gaps required.
• Prepared for Culturally Responsive Teaching is essential.

Responsibilities

• Teach and lead students in a diverse learning environment.
• Engage with students to promote lifelong learning.
• Collaborate with families and communities for student success.

Skills

Innovative and self-reflective

Collaborative

Knowledgeable in content area

Passionate about equity

Education

Virginia teaching certificate with endorsement in Special Education

Job description

Special Education Teacher: AutismBase

Woodbrook Elementary

2025-26 School Year Only

Teach • Lead • Inspire

Be an educator in Albemarle County Public Schools

Are you looking to work in a school division where students are engaged in authentic, challenging, and relevant learning experiences, becoming lifelong contributors and leaders in our dynamic and diverse society? Then look no further!

In Albemarle County Public Schools, we work together as a team to end the predictive value of race, class, gender, and special capacities for our children’s success through high-quality teaching and learning for all. We seek to build relationships with families and communities to ensure that every student succeeds. We will know every student!

We are the first public school division in Virginia, and among the first in the country, to develop and implement an Anti-Racism policy with the expressed purpose of building school communities that share the responsibility to recognize and end racism, eliminate inequitable practices that result in achievement gaps, and support the unique gifts, talents, and interests of every child. In ACPS, “all” really means all.

Who We’re Looking For

Teachers and Specialists are essential to achieving our goals of Thriving Students, Affirming and Empowering Communities, and Equitable, Transformative Resources.

Our ideal candidates are:

• Innovative, self-reflective, collaborative, knowledgeable in their content area and instructional practices, and are continually growing and improving
• Passionate about closing equity and achievement gaps
• Prepared to engage with our Culturally Responsive Teaching model in support of our Equity Mission Statement

Why Work in Our Schools

Here are just a few reasons why both new and experienced educators choose to join our team:

• Strong instructional support and mentoring from our building administrators, instructional coaches, learning technology integrators, diversity resource teachers, and equity specialists
• A wide range of professional development opportunities, including our New Teacher Academy and many other learning experiences held throughout the year for new and experienced teachers
• Competitive pay and benefits, including health & dental coverage, retirement, flexible spending accounts, paid time off, wellnessprogram, discounts on gym memberships, and more
• The opportunity to work in a close-knit, supportive community where you can continue to grow as a professional

Be sure to check out our website to learn more about our Division and our Schools. You can read the full teacher job description here.

Location

Situated around beautiful Charlottesville, Virginia – which is consistently ranked among America’s top university towns and best places to live – Albemarle County is nestled in the shadow of the Blue Ridge Mountains and Shenandoah National Park. Just 100 miles south of Washington, DC and 70 miles west of Richmond, it’s only a short trip to the Chesapeake Bay and Atlantic beaches, and New York is an easy Amtrak ride away. Whether it’s the great outdoors, a vibrant and diverse arts, food, and culture scene, or small town living with a big city feel, our part of Central Virginia has something for everyone.

The Application Process

Are you ready to join the ACPS Team and engage our learners in becoming lifelong contributors and leaders in our dynamic and diverse society? If so, then follow these steps to apply:

STEP 1: Click Apply for this Position at the top right of this page. This will add your application to the candidate pool for this position.

STEP 2: You will receive an email invitation to complete a short online assessment to help us learn more about your strengths as an educator. Instructions will be included in the email. If you'vealready taken this assessment within the past three years, you do not need to complete it again.

STEP 3: Continue to check our Jobs page frequently as new positions are added throughout the spring and summer. You need to apply for each specific position that you are interested in. Jobs are listed chronologically by posting date, but you can search by categoriesor by keywords like “teacher” or “counselor”, and you can also sign up for weekly email alerts.

STEP 4: Our school principals and assistant principals will review your application and will contact you directly if they would like to schedule an interview. Time frames vary depending on the position and time of year.

Qualifications:Candidates for this position must hold or be eligible for a Virginia teaching certificate with endorsement inSpecial Education. More information can be found on the VDOE website.

Questions? Email [e-mail]

Thank you for your interest in Albemarle County Public Schools!