Special Education Teacher: (Adapted Curriculum) -Baker-Butler Elementary School - 2026-27 Schoo[...]

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health & dental coverage

Paid time off

Competitive salary

Professional development opportunities

Wellness program

Discounts on gym memberships

Job summary

An educational institution is looking for a Special Education Teacher for the 2026-27 school year in Charlottesville, Virginia. The role emphasizes innovative teaching, collaboration, and a commitment to closing equity gaps within education. Ideal candidates will hold a Virginia teaching certificate and be eager to engage with a diverse community committed to transformative education. Comprehensive benefits and professional development opportunities are offered.

Qualifications

• Innovative and collaborative educators who are knowledgeable in their content area.
• Passionate about closing equity and achievement gaps.
• Prepare to engage with our Culturally Responsive Teaching model.

Responsibilities

• Teach students with special needs using adapted curriculum.
• Collaborate with other educators and support staff.
• Engage with families and communities to ensure student success.

Skills

Innovative teaching methods

Collaboration

Culturally Responsive Teaching

Self-reflection

Knowledge in content area

Education

Virginia teaching certificate with endorsement in Special Education

Job description

Overview

Special Education Teacher: Adapted Curriculum

Baker-Butler Elementary

2026-27 School Year

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, 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

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:

1. 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.
2. 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’ve already taken this assessment within the past three years, you do not need to complete it again.
3. 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 categories or by keywords like “teacher” or “counselor”, and you can also sign up for weekly email alerts.
4. 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 in Special Education. More information can be found on the VDOE website.

Questions? Email [e-mail]

Thank you for your interest in Albemarle County Public Schools!