Special Education Teacher - Adapted Curriculum - Walton Middle School - 2026-27 School Year Only

Walton Middle School; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental coverage

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Wellness program

Job summary

Walton Middle School in Charlottesville, VA is seeking a Special Education Teacher to implement an adapted curriculum for the 2026-27 school year. The role focuses on delivering instruction to students with disabilities, aligning to IEPs, and collaborating with general education teachers to ensure appropriate accommodations and progress monitoring.

The ideal candidate will engage with families, participate in IEP and eligibility meetings, and integrate assistive technology to support learning.

Qualifications

• Experience providing instruction based on Individualized Education Programs (IEPs).
• Ability to collaborate with general and special education staff to coordinate services and monitor progress.
• Experience communicating with families and stakeholders about student progress.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct instructional services to students with disabilities in diverse settings.
• Assess student abilities and monitor progress toward goals and IEP outcomes.
• Collaborate with general education teachers to adapt curriculum and accommodations.
• Participate in IEP, eligibility, and triennial meetings.
• Plan and integrate assistive technology for classroom instruction.

Skills

Special Education

IEP knowledge

Collaboration

Communication

Tools

Assistive technology

Job description

Special Education Teacher - Adapted Curriculum - Walton Middle School - 2026-27 School Year Only

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Job Description

Special Education Teacher- Adapted Curriculum

Walton 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.

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 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 job descriptionhere .

Location

Situted 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.

Who We’re Looking For

Teachers and Specialists are essential to achieving our goals of Thriving Students, Aff…

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

Essential Functions

• Provides direct instructional services, using evidence-based practices, in a variety of settings to students with disabilities based on their Individual Education Programs (IEPs);
• Assesses student abilities as related to desired goals, objectives, outcomes, and disability or impairment;
• Promotes positive behavior of learners in instructional settings to ensure the environment is conducive to the learning process and assists and participates in the management of student behavior in other parts of the school;
• Collaborates with general education classroom teacher to assess program effectiveness, recommend instructional strategies, ensure implementation of student’s required accommodations and/or modifications, provide curriculum coordination between general and special education, and evaluate the student’s educational progress;
• Participates in and/or chair eligibilities, IEP, and triennial meetings;
• Plans, integrates, and utilizes assistive technology/technology for classroom instruction;
• Communicates to essential teachers/paraprofessionals all accommodations, required by the student’s IEP, prior to the first day of class;
• Communicates with the parents of caseload students regularly, responding to emails and phone calls in a timely manner;
• Participates in staff, department, and school-wide committee meetings/PLCs as required;
• Plans and supervises assignments for paraprofessionals and/or other volunteers;
• Adheres to and has knowledge of federal, state, and local laws and regulations governing the education of students with disabilities;
• Performs related duties as assigned by the administration in accordance with the school/system policies and practices.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Demonstrates knowledge of: the necessary principles and application of theory into practice for effective instruction and positive behavioral supports that are beneficial for implementation with all students with disabilities; ACPS curriculum and instructional techniques; human behavior, development, and skill performance; individual differences in ability, personality, and interests; learning and motivation