Special Education Teacher - Specialized Academic Center

Special Education Teacher - Specialized Academic Center - 2026-27 School Year

Albemarle County Public Schools Specialized Academic Center - Charlottesville, Virginia.

Job : 5570333

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: Mar 05, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Aug 3, 2026

Special Education Teacher – Specialized Academic Center – 2026‑27 School Year.

Be an educator in Albemarle County Public Schools, where students are engaged in authentic, challenging, and relevant learning experiences, becoming lifelong contributors and leaders in our dynamic and diverse society.

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.

Who We’re Looking For

• Innovative, self‑reflective, collaborative, knowledgeable in your content area and instructional practices, and 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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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 School Counseling. More information can be found on the VDOE website.

Questions? Email HR

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