Education Director — Special Ed Leader (K-8, 12‑mo)

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

Job summary

The Katherine Thomas School, a Program of TLC-The Treatment and Learning Centers in Rockville, seeks a full-time Lower/Middle School Education Director for the 2026/2027 year. This 12-month role oversees educational programs, supervises instructional teams, and ensures IEP implementation and MSDE compliance.

Salary ranges from $90,000 to $115,000 based on experience and education. No sponsorship is available; Maryland Special Education teaching certification is required, and candidates must be

Qualifications

• Must have Maryland Special Education Teaching Certification and be legally allowed to work in the U.S.
• Experience with curriculum for language-based learning disabilities for K-8.
• Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills.
• Must hold a valid professional certificate/license as a special education supervisor/principal or a teaching certificate in special education.
• Master's degree in special education.
• Ability to collaborate with instructional teams and families.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and supervise educational programs for Lower/Middle School.
• Oversee IEP implementation and MSDE compliance.
• Supervise instructional teams and develop student schedules.
• Support students, staff, and families.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Oral communication

Written communication

Professionalism

Collaboration

Curriculum planning

Leadership

Education

Master's degree in special education

Maryland Special Education Teaching Certification

Valid professional license in special education

Job description

The Katherine Thomas School, a Program of TLC-The Treatment and Learning Centers in Rockville, seeks a full-time Lower/Middle School Education Director for the 2026/2027 year. This 12-month role oversees educational programs, supervises instructional teams, and ensures IEP implementation and MSDE compliance.

Salary ranges from $90,000 to $115,000 based on experience and education. No sponsorship is available; Maryland Special Education teaching certification is required, and candidates must be