Job Information
Job Title: Assistant Director of Specially Designed Instruction Department: Student Services Reports To: Director of Special Education FLSA Status: Exempt Work Calendar: All 12 Month Staff Salary Scale: Administrative Salary Scale

Job Summary and Purpose

• The Assistant Director of Specially Designed Instruction (SDI) serves as a strategic partner to the Director of Special Education in supporting the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of specially designed instruction, inclusive practices, and related services for students with disabilities. This position partners with school and division leaders to strengthen instructional systems, build educator capacity, and improve student outcomes through evidence-based practices, professional learning, and data-informed decision making.

Work Objectives/Essential Functions

• Partner with school administrators, instructional staff, and division leaders to strengthen the implementation of specially designed instruction (SDI), High-Leverage Practices (HLPs), co-teaching, inclusive practices, and related services that improve outcomes for students with disabilities.

• Analyze school- and division-level student achievement, progress monitoring, and instructional implementation data to identify trends, prioritize supports, and develop targeted professional learning and continuous improvement initiatives.

• Design, coordinate, and evaluate professional learning aligned with division priorities, school Multi-Year School Support Plans (MYSPs), and identified instructional needs.

• Supervise, support, and evaluate assigned staff while fostering collaboration, professional growth, and continuous improvement.

• Provide guidance and support to schools in the development, implementation, and evaluation of instructional improvement plans designed to strengthen specially designed instruction and increase educator capacity.

• Collaborate with school and division leaders to develop, implement, and monitor initiatives that improve instructional programming, related services, and equitable access to high-quality instruction for students with disabilities.

• Provide consultation and recommendations to school and division leadership regarding specially designed instruction, instructional programming, related services, and evidence-based practices to support continuous improvement across the division.

Education and Experience
Education Attainment (Required): Master's degree from an accredited college or university in a related field Education Attainment (Preferred): Master's degree in Special Education, Curriculum and Instruction, Educational Leadership or a closely related field Relevant Experience (Required): Minimum of five (5) years of successful experience as a special education teacher.

• Relevant Experience (Preferred):

• Experience as a school-based administrator, instructional leader, department chair, lead teacher, or division-level instructional specialist preferred.
• Demonstrated experience designing and facilitating professional learning for educators.
• Experience analyzing instructional and student outcome data to develop and evaluate improvement initiatives.
• Demonstrated success leading instructional improvement efforts, supervising staff, and collaborating with school and division leaders.

Industry Licensure or Certifications (Required): Hold or be eligible for a Virginia Postgraduate Professional License Industry Licensure or Certifications (Preferred): Endorsement in Administration and Supervision

Additional Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Thorough knowledge of IDEA, Virginia Regulations Governing Special Education Programs, and evidence-based instructional practices for students with disabilities.

• Knowledge of specially designed instruction, High-Leverage Practices (HLPs), Universal Design for Learning (UDL), co-teaching, MTSS, and inclusive instructional practices.

• Ability to analyze instructional implementation and student outcome data to inform strategic planning and continuous improvement.

• Demonstrated ability to supervise, coach, and evaluate professional staff while fostering collaborative relationships.

• Ability to design, facilitate, and evaluate high-quality professional learning for diverse audiences.

• Strong organizational, communication, and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.

• Ability to establish productive partnerships with school administrators, division leaders, and multidisciplinary teams.

• Demonstrated commitment to equitable educational opportunities and improved outcomes for students with disabilities.

Core Expectations of All Stafford Schools Employees

• Engage in ongoing professional development relevant to position.
• Respond to written and oral requests for information promptly and thoroughly.
• Maintain a clean, neat appearance and dress appropriate to position and duties.
• Maintain a record of appropriate attendance and punctuality.
• Serve as a role model for students, colleagues, and the general public.
• Work in close harmony with supervisor(s) and colleagues.
• Comply with all division policies and regulations, including but not limited to guidelines for confidentiality and professional conduct, as well as all site-based procedures and protocols.

Weight Demands
Weight Demands Rarely Occasionally Frequently Lifting - 1-25 lbs X Lifting - 26-50 lbs X Lifting - 50+ lbs X Carrying - 1-25 lbs X Carrying - 26-50 lbs X Carrying - 50+ lbs X Pushing/Pulling - 1-25 lbs X Pushing/Pulling - 26-50 lbs X Pushing/Pulling - 50+ lbs X

Physical Demands
Physical Demands Rarely Occasionally Frequently Standing X Sitting X Walking X Reaching X Turning/Twisting X Balancing/Climbing X Stooping/Kneeling X Crouching/Crawling X

Classification Details (Completed by Human Resources)
Job Family: ASSISTANT DIRECTOR Calendar: ALL 12 MONTH STAFF Pay Structure: ADMINISTRATIVE SALARY SCALE Position: 907025001 FLSA Status: EXEMPT Job Grade: A05 Job Code: 0005 Status: ACTIVE

This description is intended to describe the general nature, essential functions, and requirements of the job. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and tasks, the inclusion of which are considered for job classification purposes.