Social Studies Teacher - Walton Middle School

Social Studies Teacher – Walton Middle School – 2026‑27 School Year

Albemarle County Public Schools – Walton Middle School – Charlottesville, Virginia – Open in Google Maps.

Be an educator 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.

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

• 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 other learning experiences 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.

Position Type:
Full‑Time.

Qualifications:

Must hold or be eligible for a Virginia teaching certificate with endorsement to teach social studies at the middle school level (Grades 7 and
8).

We are an equal opportunity employer; we celebrate diversity and are committed to providing equal opportunities to all qualified applicants.