Education Director - Elementary/Middle School

TLC - The Treatment and Learning Centers; Rockville (MD); On-site; USD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental and Vision

403B Plan

Leave benefits (personal & sick)

Paid holidays

Educational opportunities

FSA

Job summary

The Katherine Thomas School, a Program of TLC-The Treatment and Learning Centers in Rockville, is seeking a full-time Lower/Middle School Education Director for the 2026/2027 school year. This 12-month role oversees educational programs, supervision of instructional teams, IEP implementation, schedules, and family support.

Salary ranges from $90,000 to $115,000 based on experience and education, with benefits including health/dental/vision, 403B, leave, and more.

Qualifications

• Excellent interpersonal and oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to maintain a high level of professionalism and collaboration with the school community.
• Demonstrate the ability to enhance teaching and learning through curriculum assessment and strategic planning for all learners.
• Must hold a valid professional certificate/license as a special education supervisor or special education principal, or a valid professional teaching certificate or license in special education.
• A master's degree in special education.
• MSDE special educator licensure required.
• Experience working in a setting focused on language-based learning disabilities for students in grades preschool-grade 3.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and supervise the educational programs, including supervising instructional teams.
• Oversee implementation of IEPs and develop student schedules.
• Support students, staff, and families and ensure compliance with MSDE requirements.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Oral and written communication

Collaboration

Curriculum assessment

Strategic planning

Education

Master's degree in special education

MSDE special educator licensure

Special education teaching certificate/licensure

Job description

Job Description

The Katherine Thomas School, a Program of TLC-The Treatment and Learning Centers in Rockville, is recognized in the community as a leading, cutting-edge school that has been serving the community for over 25 years providing educational services to students with special needs. EOE

The Katherine Thomas School, a Program of TLC-The Treatment and Learning Centers in Rockville, is recognized in the community as a leading, cutting-edge school that has been serving the community for over 25 years providing educational services to students with special needs. EOE

The school seeks to hire a full-time Lower/Middle School Education Director to start with the 2026/2027 school year. This is a 12 month position.

The Education Director is responsible for, in collaboration with the Lower/Middle School Director, the development, implementation, and supervision of the educational programs, including supervising instructional teams, overseeing implementation of IEPs, developing student schedules, supporting students, staff, and families, and ensuring compliance with MSDE requirements.

Salary of $90,000 to $115,000, based on experience and education.

Required Experience

Required Experience for the Education Director:

About

The ideal candidate for the Early Childhood Education Director should be an experienced educator who understands the needs of early childhood school students and is knowledgeable about curriculum for this grade level. Additionally, it is anticipated that he/she should have:

• Excellent interpersonal and oral and written communication skills
• Ability to maintain a high level of professionalism and collaboration with the school community
• Demonstrate the ability to enhance teaching and learning through curriculum assessment and strategic planning for all learners
• MUST hold a valid professional certificate/license as a special education supervisor or special education principal, or a valid professional teaching certificate or license in special education
• A master's degree in special education
• MSDE special educator licensure required
• Experience working in a setting focused on language-based learning disabilities for students in grades preschool-grade 3

Materials required to complete the application process for the Early Childhood Education Director include:

• A letter of interest
• A current resume
• A list of 3 references with contact information
• A statement of educational philosophy

Benefits

Benefits for the Education Director Include:

• Small classes
• Leave Benefits - personal and sick leave
• Paid Holidays
• Educational Opportunities
• Health insurance, Dental, Vision, FSA
• 403B Plan
• LTD and other Voluntary Benefits
• Free Parking
• Longevity Bonus

Keyword: Education Director - Elementary/Middle School