Director, Diagnostic and Prevention Services (School Year 2025-2026)
Apply NowCompany: Loudoun County Public Schools
Location: Ashburn, VA 20147
Description:
Job Overview
The Director of Diagnostic and Prevention Services provides the leadership and direction for all student services through the multi-tiered system of support framework. The Office for Diagnostic and Prevention Services is responsible for ensuring the overall coordination and implementation of evidence-based programs and services delivered by the school teams in the areas of Eligibility, Early Childhood Identification, Section 504, Multi-Tiered System of Supports, and Threat Assessment.
Roles and Responsibilities
The following information is intended to describe the overall nature and scope of the work being performed. This is not a comprehensive listing of all responsibilities or tasks; work may differ and other work may be assigned when deemed appropriate.
Qualifications
Below are the minimum qualifications for this job. Equivalent combinations of education and experience are also acceptable.
Education
Master's degree from an accredited university or college
Experience
Six years of experience in public school education, with progressively responsible experience as an administrator in programs that support the provision of direct services to students.
Licenses and Certifications
NA
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Physical Requirements
The following provides a brief description of physical requirements for this job:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly talking, expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word. The employee must convey detailed or important spoken instructions to other workers accurately, loudly, or quickly. The employee must possess normal cognitive abilities including the ability to learn, recall and apply certain practices and policies. Frequently sitting and/or remaining in a stationary position for long periods of time. Exerting up to 25 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.
Reports to: Assistant Superintendent, Student Services
FLSA Status: Exempt
Months/Days/Hours: 12 months/ 248 days/ 8 hours
Salary Level: Universal 27
Salary Scale: https://www.lcps.org/compensation
Salary Range:$143,632 - $222,009
Remote Work Eligible: No
The Director of Diagnostic and Prevention Services provides the leadership and direction for all student services through the multi-tiered system of support framework. The Office for Diagnostic and Prevention Services is responsible for ensuring the overall coordination and implementation of evidence-based programs and services delivered by the school teams in the areas of Eligibility, Early Childhood Identification, Section 504, Multi-Tiered System of Supports, and Threat Assessment.
Roles and Responsibilities
The following information is intended to describe the overall nature and scope of the work being performed. This is not a comprehensive listing of all responsibilities or tasks; work may differ and other work may be assigned when deemed appropriate.
- Provides leadership and supervision for the Office for Diagnostic and Prevention Services to ensure effective implementation and integration of evidenced-based practices and services.
- Ensures compliance with all federal and state requirements to include oversight and direction for the data collection and auditing of related state reports.
- Works collaboratively with the Office of Special Education to ensure continuity of practice and application of eligibility information into the Individualized Education Plan process for students and families.
- Evaluates, provides leadership and oversight for Supervisors within the Department of Student Support Services who are responsible for Eligibility Coordinators and Educational Diagnosticians.
- Provide oversight of the Multi-Tiered Systems of Supports program to include Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports, Response to Intervention, and Social-Emotional Learning.
- Coordinates the development of the budget for all areas within the Office of Diagnostic and Prevention Services, approves expenditures and provides fiscal management oversight.
Qualifications
Below are the minimum qualifications for this job. Equivalent combinations of education and experience are also acceptable.
Education
Master's degree from an accredited university or college
Experience
Six years of experience in public school education, with progressively responsible experience as an administrator in programs that support the provision of direct services to students.
Licenses and Certifications
NA
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Demonstrated experience in developing and tracking budgets
- Knowledge of state and federal statutes, regulations, and rules relating to Special Education, Section 504, instruction, curriculum, student learning and ability to advise interested parties of the provisions of the laws
- Ability to keep and maintain accurate records and to meet deadlines
- Possesses strong organizational skills and interpersonal skills
- Ability to communicate with individuals of varied cultural and educational backgrounds
- Demonstrate the leadership qualities and personal characteristics necessary for working effectively with administrators, students, parents, staff, and public
Physical Requirements
The following provides a brief description of physical requirements for this job:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly talking, expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word. The employee must convey detailed or important spoken instructions to other workers accurately, loudly, or quickly. The employee must possess normal cognitive abilities including the ability to learn, recall and apply certain practices and policies. Frequently sitting and/or remaining in a stationary position for long periods of time. Exerting up to 25 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.
Reports to: Assistant Superintendent, Student Services
FLSA Status: Exempt
Months/Days/Hours: 12 months/ 248 days/ 8 hours
Salary Level: Universal 27
Salary Scale: https://www.lcps.org/compensation
Salary Range:$143,632 - $222,009
Remote Work Eligible: No