Special Education Teacher: Generalist - Walton Middle School

Special Education Teacher:
Generalist – Walton Middle School – 2026-27 School Year

Starting Date: Aug 3, 2026

Teach, Lead, Inspire as the Special Education Teacher:
Generalist at Walton Middle School. You will provide instruction and support to students with Special Education designations, ensuring they can participate successfully in the general education classroom. You will serve as case manager, work collaboratively with general education teachers, and partner with families and staff to meet individual student needs.

Albemarle County Public Schools is dedicated to removing barriers of race, class, gender, and other factors from student success. We have adopted an Anti‑Racism policy and focus on equitable, culturally responsive education for all students.

• Innovative, self‑reflective, collaborative, and knowledgeable in instructional practices with continual growth.
• Passionate about closing equity and achievement gaps.
• Prepared to engage with our culturally responsive teaching model and equity mission.

• Strong instructional support and mentoring from administrators, coaches, technology integrators, diversity resource teachers, and equity specialists.
• A wide range of professional development opportunities, including our New Teacher Academy.
• Competitive pay and benefits: health & dental coverage, retirement, flexible spending accounts, paid time off, wellness program, discounts on gym memberships, and more.
• A close‑knit, supportive community that encourages professional growth.

Walton Middle School is located in Charlottesville, Virginia, surrounded by the Blue Ridge Mountains and Shenandoah National Park. The area offers outdoor recreation, cultural events, and close proximity to Washington, DC, Richmond, and the Chesapeake Bay.

• Provide direct instructional services using evidence‑based practices in settings aligned with students’ IEPs.
• Assess student abilities relative to IEP goals and objectives.
• Promote positive behavior and collaborate on behavior management across the school.
• Collaborate with general education teachers to assess program effectiveness, recommend strategies, and ensure IEP accommodations and modifications are implemented.
• Participate in or chair eligibility, IEP, and triennial meetings.
• Plan, integrate, and utilize assistive technology for classroom instruction.
• Communicate required accommodations to essential teachers and paraprofessionals before the first day of class.
• Maintain regular communication with parents of caseload students.
• Participate in staff, departmental, and school‑wide meetings/PLCs.
• Plan and supervise assignments for paraprofessionals or volunteers.
• Demonstrate knowledge of federal, state, and local laws and regulations governing special education services.
• Perform related duties as assigned by administration in accordance with policies.

Knowledge of curriculum and instructional techniques for students with disabilities, human behavior and development, assessment and behavioral support strategies, and ACPS policies. Ability to provide positive behavioral support in individual and group settings, work effectively with staff, students, parents, and community members, and possess strong human relations and communication skills.

Bachelor’s degree in Special Education and eligibility for a Virginia teaching certificate. Master’s degree preferred.

Work typically in classroom, gym, cafeteria, auditorium, and community areas. Requires frequent close contact with students, staff, and parents, occasional contact with medical professionals, frequent standing, walking, reaching, bending, and lifting up to 50 pounds. Requires good vision and ability to manage stressful situations, including intervention with aggressive or self‑abusive students.

Position Type: Full‑Time

Job : 5756926

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: Jun 03, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency, or work visa required.

Questions? Email: HR