Special Education Teacher - Adapted Curriculum - Albemarle High School

Special Education Teacher - Adapted Curriculum

Albemarle High School

2026-27 School Year

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Be an educator in Albemarle County Public Schools

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.

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• 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

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.

Are You Ready To Join The ACPS Team And Engage Our Learners In Becoming Lifelong Contributors And Leaders In Our Dynamic And Diverse Society? If So, Then Follow These Steps To Apply.

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.

The Special Education Teacher - Adapted Curriculum involves working with students with intellectual disabilities, physical disabilities, and various other educational disabilities. The assignment for this teacher may include the Special Education Teacher in a C‑BASE (Curriculum Focus Building Appropriate Supports with Evidence), Functional Skills, Community Based Instruction, or Post High programs. The students served by this teacher are typically assessed using the Virginia Alternate Assessment Program (VAAP).

• Teach students content to meet the standards outlined in Virginia’s Aligned Standards of Learning and the Virginia Standards of Learning using research‑based curriculum, strategies & materials correlated with other approved learning activities and adjusted to suit each student’s needs;
• Assist children with multiple disabilities, specific learning disabilities, speech or language impairments, intellectual disabilities, emotional disabilities, multiple disabilities, hearing impairments, orthopedic…