Education Director, Special Education (Lower/Middle School)

TLC - The Treatment & 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, seeks a full-time Lower/Middle School Education Director for the 2026/2027 year in Rockville.

Responsibilities include developing and supervising educational programs, overseeing IEP implementation, scheduling, supporting students, staff and families, and ensuring MSDE compliance; salary range $90,000–$115,000, based on experience and education.

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid professional certificate/license in special education.
• Master's degree in special education.
• Experience with language-based learning disabilities for preschool-grade 3.
• Excellent interpersonal and written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate with staff and families and maintain professionalism.

Responsibilities

• Develop and supervise the educational programs.
• Oversee implementation of IEPs.
• Develop student schedules.
• Support students, staff, and families.
• Ensure compliance with MSDE requirements.

Skills

Communication skills

Professionalism & collaboration

Curriculum assessment

Strategic planning

Special education certification

Language-based learning disabilities

Education

Master's degree in Special Education

Job description

The Katherine Thomas School, a program of TLC-The Treatment and Learning Centers, seeks a full-time Lower/Middle School Education Director for the 2026/2027 year in Rockville.

Responsibilities include developing and supervising educational programs, overseeing IEP implementation, scheduling, supporting students, staff and families, and ensuring MSDE compliance; salary range $90,000–$115,000, based on experience and education.