Special Education Teacher: (Adapted Curriculum) -Hollymead Elementary School - 2026-27 School Year Only

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

Job summary

Albemarle County Public Schools is hiring for a Special Education Teacher (Adapted Curriculum) at Hollymead Elementary for the 2026-27 school year. You will lead students through an adapted curriculum and inspire engagement with challenging and relevant learning experiences.

Candidates should hold a Virginia SPED teaching certificate and demonstrate a commitment to equity, culturally responsive teaching, and collaboration with a diverse school community.

Qualifications

• Applicants must hold a Virginia teaching certificate with endorsement in Special Education.
• Ideal candidates are innovative, collaborative, and committed to closing equity gaps.
• Experience with culturally responsive teaching and inclusive practices is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead students in an adapted curriculum to meet diverse learning needs.
• Inspire students to engage with challenging, relevant content every day.

Skills

Innovative

Collaborative

Equity-minded

Education

Virginia teaching certificate with SPED endorsement

Job description

Special Education Teacher: Adapted Curriculum

Hollymead Elementary

2026-27 School Year Only

Teach

Key responsibilities

• 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, Affir…

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

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.

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.

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Thank you for your interest in Albemarle County Public Schools!