2026-2027 Specially Designed Instruction (SDI) Coach Literacy & Mathematics

Specially Designed Instruction (SDI) Coach

Literacy & Mathematics

10.5 month position

Montgomery County Public Schools in Virginia is now accepting applications for a Specially Designed Instruction (SDI) Coach - Literacy & Mathematics position for the 2026-2027 school year.

Primary Responsibilities:

The SDI Coach willcollaborate with special education teachers and co-teaching teams to design and implementindividualized SDI in both literacy and mathematics. They will also coach special education teachers on the use of explicit systematic instruction and scaffolding in both content areas.

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 or General Education
• Minimum of five years of successful teaching experience in special education or general education
• Strong knowledge of literacy and mathematics instructional strategies and high-leverage practices for students with disabilities
• Experience developing and implementing SDI aligned to Individualized Education Programs (IEPs)
• Proficiency in analyzing academic data and applying it to instructional decision-making
• Have strong written verbal presentation and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrate the ability to work effectively with parents and families

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience providing professional development or coaching preferred
• Masters degree in special education curriculum and instruction or a related field preferred

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Collaborate with special education teachers and co-teaching teams 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: $55473.97 - $89545.14 annually; with benefits; commensurate with experience (salary may change due to 2026-2027 budget considerations)

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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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