Long-Term Substitute Special Education Teacher (Autism): Brownsville Elementary School - 2026-27 School Year

About the role

Long-Term Substitute Special Education Teacher (Autism) at Brownsville Elementary for the 2026-27 school year, with an estimated start date of October 14. Teach, lead, and inspire as an educator in Albemarle County Public Schools. The division is committed to ending the predictive value of race, class, gender, and special capacities for student success through high-quality teaching and learning for all, building relationships with families and communities, and implementing an Anti-Racism policy to recognize and end racism, eliminate inequitable practices, and support each child's unique gifts.

Who we’re looking for: Teachers and specialists essential to achieving goals of Thriving Students, Affirming and Empowering Communities, and Equitable, Transformative Resources. Ideal candidates are innovative, self‑reflective, collaborative, knowledgeable in their content area and instructional practices, continually growing and improving, passionate about closing equity and achievement gaps, and prepared to engage with the Culturally Responsive Teaching model in support of the Equity Mission Statement.

Why work in our schools: Strong instructional support and mentoring from administrators, instructional coaches, learning technology integrators, diversity resource teachers, and equity specialists; wide range of professional development opportunities including the New Teacher Academy and other learning experiences throughout the year; competitive pay and benefits; opportunity to work in a close‑knit, supportive community for professional growth.

Location: Situated around beautiful Charlottesville, Virginia – consistently ranked among America’s top university towns and best places to live – Albemarle County lies in the shadow of the Blue Ridge Mountains and Shenandoah National Park, 100 miles south of Washington, DC and 70 miles west of Richmond, with easy access to the Chesapeake Bay, Atlantic beaches, and New York via Amtrak. The area offers great outdoors, a vibrant arts, food, and culture scene, and small‑town living with a big‑city feel.

Benefits

• Health & dental coverage
• Retirement
• Flexible spending accounts
• Paid time off
• Wellness program
• Discounts on gym memberships

Pay

Pay rate: $271.73 per day

Qualifications

Candidates must hold or be eligible for a Virginia teaching certificate with endorsement in Special Education. More information can be found on the VDOE website.