Special Education Adapted Physical Education Teacher - 2026-27 School Year

Albemarle County Public Schools•Charlottesville, VA

14h•Onsite

About The Position

Albemarle County Public Schools is hiring a long-term substitute Special Education Adapted Physical Education (APE) Teacher for the 2026–27 school year. The position provides education and adapted physical education services to students with disabilities, including students with Specific Learning Disabilities, Emotional Disturbance, Other Health Impairment (ADHD), and high-functioning Autism. Instruction is provided in a positive, safe learning environment, in general education classrooms as a collaborative partner or in a self-contained setting, to help students participate successfully in the general education classroom and work toward their academic and career goals. The teacher provides direct instruction based on students’ Individual Education Programs (IEPs), assesses student abilities and progress, supports positive behavior, and collaborates with teachers, families, paraprofessionals, and school staff. The role also includes case management, participation in eligibility and IEP meetings, planning and using assistive technology, communicating accommodations, and complying with applicable special education laws and regulations. Duties are performed in school and related settings, including classrooms, gyms, cafeterias, auditoriums, and community and recreational areas. The position involves frequent close contact with students and may involve responding to stressful situations, including student aggression or self-abusive behavior.

Requirements

Hold or be eligible for a Virginia teaching certificate with one of the listed endorsements: adapted physical education specialist, general physical education specialist, or special education teacher in a specific disability area.
Demonstrate knowledge of instructional principles and practices and positive behavioral supports for students with disabilities.
Demonstrate knowledge of ACPS curriculum, instructional techniques, human behavior and development, individual differences, learning and motivation, and assessment and treatment of behavioral and affective disorders.
Understand federal, state, and local requirements governing the determination and delivery of special education services.
Be able to provide positive behavioral support to students individually and in groups.
Be able to observe students’ learning behaviors and complete related reports.
Work effectively with administrators, colleagues, central-office and school-based staff, students, parents, and community members.
Have excellent human relations skills and working knowledge of written and spoken English.
Meet the physical demands of the position, including frequently lifting and/or moving up to 50 pounds and responding to students’ unique needs in a potentially stressful setting.

Nice To Haves

Adapted physical education specialist credential: state physical education teaching license plus graduate training in adapted physical education.
General physical education specialist credential: state physical education teaching license.
Special education teacher credential: state special education license in a specific disability area.

Responsibilities

Provide direct instructional services using evidence-based practices in a variety of settings, based on students’ IEPs.
Assess student abilities in relation to goals, objectives, outcomes, and disabilities or impairments.
Promote positive student behavior and help manage behavior in instructional and other school settings.
Collaborate with general education teachers to assess program effectiveness, recommend instructional strategies, implement accommodations and modifications, coordinate curriculum, and evaluate student progress.
Participate in and/or chair eligibility, IEP, and triennial meetings.
Plan, integrate, and use assistive technology and other technology for classroom instruction.
Communicate IEP-required accommodations to essential teachers and paraprofessionals before the first day of class.
Communicate regularly with parents of students on the caseload and respond to emails and phone calls in a timely manner.
Participate in staff, department, and school-wide committee meetings and professional learning communities as required.
Plan and supervise assignments for paraprofessionals and/or volunteers.
Follow and apply federal, state, and local laws and regulations governing the education of students with disabilities.
Perform related duties assigned by administration in accordance with school and system policies and practices.
Maintain a safe learning environment, establish rapport with students, parents, and colleagues, and serve as case manager for assigned students.