What are the responsibilities and job description for the Library Media Specialist - Community Lab School - 2026-27 School Year position at Albemarle County Public Schools?
Library Media Specialist
Community Lab School
2026-27 School Year
Educate
Are you looking to work in a school division where students are engaged in authentic, challenging, and relevant learning experiences, becoming lifelong contributors and leaders in our dynamic and diverse society? Then look no further!
Community Lab School is a small, nationally recognized 6–12 school whose instructional model integrates interdisciplinary project-based learning, multi-age classrooms, and mastery grading and reporting. As a lab for educational innovation, we also exist to design and pilot nontraditional teaching strategies that advance the goals of ACPS and shape educational practice more broadly, often in collaboration with university research partners. We are an IB World School offering the Diploma Programme in grades 11–12. We are also a member of the Mastery Transcript Consortium, piloting the Mastery Learning Record in grades 6–8 in SY 2025–26, with plans for vertical adoption in the coming years. Applicants should welcome a dynamic, collaborative, teacher-driven school where teachers have real freedom to design novel curricular and instructional models, with support from administrators. The successful candidate brings a strong commitment to progressive education, a bias toward action, and the disposition of a self-directed learner who thrives in a culture of creative invention and perpetual change. The role offers a rare chance to work at the forefront of educational innovation and to contribute directly to both student growth and the evolution of schooling.
Who We’re Looking For
Teachers and Specialists are essential to achieving our goals of Thriving Students, Affirming and Empowering Communities, and Equitable, Transformative Resources.
Our Ideal Candidates Are
Here are just a few reasons why both new and experienced educators choose to join our team:
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
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
STEP 1: Click Apply for this Position at the top right of this page. This will add your application to the candidate pool for this position.
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. If you've already taken this assessment within the past three years, you do not need to complete it again.
STEP 3: Continue to check our Jobs page frequently as new positions are added throughout the spring and summer. You need to apply for each specific position that you are interested in. Jobs are listed chronologically by posting date, but you can search by categories or by keywords like “teacher” or “counselor”, and you can also sign up for weekly email alerts.
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.
Qualifications: Candidates for this position must hold or be eligible for a Virginia teaching certificate with endorsement as a Library Media Specialist. More information can be found on the VDOE website.
Questions? Email AskHR@albemarle.org
Thank you for your interest in Albemarle County Public Schools!
Community Lab School
2026-27 School Year
Educate
- Lead
- Inspire
Are you looking to work in a school division where students are engaged in authentic, challenging, and relevant learning experiences, becoming lifelong contributors and leaders in our dynamic and diverse society? Then look no further!
Community Lab School is a small, nationally recognized 6–12 school whose instructional model integrates interdisciplinary project-based learning, multi-age classrooms, and mastery grading and reporting. As a lab for educational innovation, we also exist to design and pilot nontraditional teaching strategies that advance the goals of ACPS and shape educational practice more broadly, often in collaboration with university research partners. We are an IB World School offering the Diploma Programme in grades 11–12. We are also a member of the Mastery Transcript Consortium, piloting the Mastery Learning Record in grades 6–8 in SY 2025–26, with plans for vertical adoption in the coming years. Applicants should welcome a dynamic, collaborative, teacher-driven school where teachers have real freedom to design novel curricular and instructional models, with support from administrators. The successful candidate brings a strong commitment to progressive education, a bias toward action, and the disposition of a self-directed learner who thrives in a culture of creative invention and perpetual change. The role offers a rare chance to work at the forefront of educational innovation and to contribute directly to both student growth and the evolution of schooling.
Who We’re Looking For
Teachers and Specialists are essential to achieving our goals of Thriving Students, Affirming and Empowering Communities, and Equitable, Transformative Resources.
Our Ideal Candidates Are
- 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
Here are just a few reasons why both new and experienced educators choose to join our team:
- 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 and many other learning experiences held 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
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
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
STEP 1: Click Apply for this Position at the top right of this page. This will add your application to the candidate pool for this position.
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. If you've already taken this assessment within the past three years, you do not need to complete it again.
STEP 3: Continue to check our Jobs page frequently as new positions are added throughout the spring and summer. You need to apply for each specific position that you are interested in. Jobs are listed chronologically by posting date, but you can search by categories or by keywords like “teacher” or “counselor”, and you can also sign up for weekly email alerts.
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.
Qualifications: Candidates for this position must hold or be eligible for a Virginia teaching certificate with endorsement as a Library Media Specialist. More information can be found on the VDOE website.
Questions? Email AskHR@albemarle.org
Thank you for your interest in Albemarle County Public Schools!