Specially Designed Instruction (SDI) Coach
Literacy & Mathematics
10.5 month position
Location to be determined
Montgomery County Public Schools in Virginia is now accepting applications for a Specially Designed Instruction (SDI) Coach - Literacy & Mathematics position for the 2025-2026 school year.
Primary Responsibilities:
The SDI Coach will provide targeted support to special education teachers and school-based teams in the planning and implementation of specially designed instruction (SDI) in both literacy and mathematics. This position plays a critical role in improving outcomes for students with disabilities by building teacher capacity in instructional design and delivery aligned with IEP goals. The SDI Coach will collaborate with educators to ensure the use of evidence-based practices that support student access to and progress in the general education curriculum.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Valid Virginia teaching license with endorsement in Special Education (K-8 or K-12)
- Minimum of three years of successful teaching experience in special education
- Strong knowledge of literacy, mathematics instructional strategies, and high-leverage practices for students with disabilities
- Experience developing and implementing SDI aligned to IEP’s
- Proficiency in analyzing academic data and applying it to instructional decision-making
- Experience providing professional development or coaching preferred
- Master’s degree in special education, curriculum and instruction, or a related field preferred
- Have strong written, verbal, presentation and interpersonal skills
- Demonstrate the ability to work effectively with parents and families
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Collaborate with special education teachers to design and implement individualized SDI in literacy and mathematics
- Coach teachers on the use of explicit, systematic instruction and scaffolding in both content areas
- Model effective instructional strategies and co-teach lessons to support skill development in reading, writing, and math
- Assist teachers in using diagnostic and progress monitoring data to guide instructional decisions
- Support the alignment of SDI to IEP goals, present levels of performance, and the general education curriculum
- Guide teams in the selection and use of research-based materials, including structured literacy and evidence-based math interventions
- Provide professional learning opportunities in SDI, including how to deliver instruction that is intensive, data-driven, and individualized
- Promote effective collaboration between special and general education teachers to support inclusive practices
- Participate in IEP meetings to support meaningful goal development and instructional planning
- Serve as a resource for instructional technology tools that support access to content in literacy and math
- Support the induction and mentoring of new special educators in designing and delivering effective SDI
- Collaborate with school and division leadership to support district-wide priorities related to SDI in literacy and mathematics
FLSA Status: Exempt
SALARY: $55,473.97 - $89,545.14 annually; with benefits; commensurate with experience
CLOSING DATE: Open until filled
BENEFITS:
Anthem Medical Plans - Multiple options available for comprehensive medical and prescription coverage
Ameritas Vision Plan - Coverage includes eye exams, lenses, frames, and contact lenses
Delta Dental Plan - FREE Delta Dental coverage for employees, spouses, and families
Carilion EAP - FREE Confidential Employee Assistance Program providing support for mental health, legal, financial concerns, and crisis support available to employees and their families
Generous Employee Leave Benefits - MCPS offers leave benefits for PT and FT employees, including paid sick leave, personal leave, funeral leave, and annual leave. Employees can also join a sick leave bank for extended medical absences, and earn wellness leave.
Virginia Retirement System (VRS) - Full-time employees are eligible for the VRS and enrolled in Group Life Insurance at no cost. MCPS contributes a certain percentage to your individual retirement account.
Employee Sick Leave Bank - Employees earning sick leave may elect to join our Sick Leave Bank which allows employees to access days in the event of a catastrophic or long term illness when the employee has exhausted all other leave available.
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EEO Statement:
The Montgomery County School Board is an equal opportunity employer, committed to nondiscrimination in recruitment, selection, hiring, pay, promotion, retention, or other personnel action affecting employees or candidates for employment. Therefore, discrimination in employment against any person on the basis of race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, sex, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, political affiliation, status as a veteran, and genetic information (including family medical history) is prohibited. Personnel decisions shall be based on merit and the ability to perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation, when necessary. The Montgomery County School Board shall provide facilities, programs and activities that are accessible, usable and available to qualified disabled persons. Further, the Montgomery County School Board shall not discriminate against qualified disabled persons in the provision of health, welfare and other social services
The following persons have been designated to handle inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies:
Director of Human Resources and Assistant Director of Human Resources
750 Imperial Street, SE, Christiansburg, VA 24073
(540) 382-5100
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $55,473.97 - $89,545.14 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
