Specialists (Teacher/Counselor) for the 2027-28 School Year - Anticipated Vacancies Candidate Pool

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Be an educator in Albemarle County Public Schools

Now accepting applications for anticipated Specialist vacancies for the 2027-28 School Year:

• EL/ESOL Teacher
• School Counselor
• Library Media Specialist
• Gifted Teacher

*EARLY CONTRACTS AVAILABLE*

Specialists are essential to our Mission: “Working together as a team, we will 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 among the first public school divisions 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.

Be sure to check out our website to learn more about our Division and our Schools.

Your best qualities include being:

• Innovative, self-reflective, and collaborative
• Knowledgeable in your content area and instructional practice
• Passionate about connecting with students and families
• A lifelong learner
• Prepared to engage with our Culturally Responsive Teaching model

The best qualities of ACPS include:

• 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, Making Connections, tuition reimbursement, and many other learning experiences for new and experienced teachers offered throughout the year
• Competitive pay and benefits, including health & dental coverage, retirement, flexible spending accounts, paid time off, wellness program, discounts on gym memberships, and more.
• The ability to work in a close-knit, supportive, and vibrant 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.

The Application Process

STEP 1: Click Apply for this Position at the top right of this page. This will add your application to our candidate database for the 2027-28 School Year.

We currently have General Candidate Pool postings for Elementary Teachers, Secondary Teachers, Special Education Teachers, and Specialists (Speech/Language Pathologist, School Counselor, Library Media Specialist, EL/ESOL, School Pyschologist,
Occupational Therapist, & Gifted Education). You may apply to more than one posting based on your endorsement(s) and interest!

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. You only have to complete this assessment once. If you've taken this assessment within the past three years, you do not need to complete it again.

STEP 3: Check our Jobs page often as we will post specific school-based vacancies once they become available in early 2027. You will need to apply for each specific position that you are interested in. Jobs are listed chronologically by posting date, and you can search by categories, school name, or keywords like teacher, ESOL, math, or counselor.

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.

Questions? Email HR@k12albemarle.org

Thank you for your interest in Albemarle County Public Schools!