Special Education Teacher: (Autism Base) - Baker-Butler Elementary School - 2026-27 School Year

Albemarle Co; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Dental coverage

Retirement plan

Flexible spending accounts

Paid time off

Wellness program

Gym discounts

Job summary

Albemarle County Public Schools is seeking a Special Education Teacher for AutismBase at Baker-Butler Elementary for the 2026-27 school year. This role focuses on delivering inclusive, evidence-based instruction to students with Autism Spectrum Disorder in a collaborative, equity-driven environment.

Join a forward-thinking division that values culturally responsive teaching, strong mentorship, and ongoing professional development to support every learner’s success in a diverse community.

Qualifications

• Candidates must hold or be eligible for a Virginia teaching certificate with endorsement in Special Education.

Skills

Innovative

Collaborative

Equity focus

Culturally Responsive Teaching

Education

Virginia teaching certificate (Special Education endorsement)

Job description

Special Education Teacher: AutismBase

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.

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.

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Thank you for your interest in Albemarle County Public Schools!