English/Language Arts Teacher - Burley Middle School - 2026-27 School Year Only

Albemarle Co; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & dental coverage

Retirement benefits

Flexible spending accounts

Paid time off

Wellness program

Gym membership discounts

Job summary

Albemarle County Public Schools—Burley Middle School in Charlottesville, VA—seeks an English/Language Arts teacher for the 2026-27 school year. The role focuses on high-quality instruction, equity, and community engagement in a dynamic, diverse school setting.

The ideal candidate brings content mastery, collaborative practices, and a commitment to culturally responsive teaching to support all students’ success.

Qualifications

• Hold or be eligible for a Virginia teaching certificate with endorsement to teach Language Arts at the middle school level (Grades 7 & 8).
• Experience applying culturally responsive teaching to close equity and achievement gaps.
• Strong collaboration and ongoing professional growth in a diverse school community.

Responsibilities

• Teach Language Arts to middle school students.
• Lead classroom activities and contribute to school-wide equity initiatives.
• Engage families and communities to support student success.

Skills

Innovative

Collaborative

Content knowledge

Instructional practices

Equity focus

Education

Virginia teaching certificate with Language Arts endorsement (middle school)

Job description

English/Language Arts Teacher - Burley Middle School - 2026-27 School Year Only

Albemarle County Public Schools Burley Middle School - Charlottesville, Virginia Open in Google Maps

Job ID: 5952514

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Oct 06, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

English/Language Arts Teacher

Burley Middle School

2026-27 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, Afferming 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

• Strong instructional support and mentoring from our building administrators, instructional coaches, learning technology integrators, diversity resource teachers, and equity specialists
• A wide range of p rofessional 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, wellness program, 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

Situtated 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.

Qualifications:Candidates for this position must hold or be eligible for a Virginia teaching certificate with endorsement to teach Language Arts at the middle school level (must include eligibility to teach Grades 7 and 8). More information can be found on the VDOE website .

Questions? Email [e-mail]

Thank you for your interest in Albemarle County Public Schools!

Position Type: Full-Time
Job Categories:

Classroom Teacher > English & Language Arts

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

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