Education Director (Vice Principal) - Elementary/Middle School

TLC - The Treatment and Learning Centers

Rockville (MD)

On-site

USD 90,000 - 115,000

Full time

14 days+

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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 school year. This 12-month role reports to the Lower/Middle School Director and oversees educational programs, instructional teams, IEP implementation, scheduling, and compliance with MSDE.

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

Qualifications

Master's degree in special education is required.
MSDE special educator licensure is required.
Maryland Special Education Teaching Certification is required.
Experience with language-based learning disabilities for K-8 is preferred.
Must be legally eligible to work in the U.S. with no sponsorship available.

Responsibilities

Develop, implement, and supervise educational programs for Lower/Middle School.
Supervise instructional teams and supervise IEP implementation.
Develop student schedules and support students, staff, and families.
Ensure compliance with MSDE requirements.

Education

Master's degree in special education

MSDE special educator licensure

Maryland Special Education Teaching Certification

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

Job Description

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.

NO SPONSORSHIP AVAILABLE. Must have Maryland Special Education Teaching Certification and be legally allowed to work in the U.S.

Required Experience

Required Experience for the Education Director:

About

The ideal candidate for the 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 K-8

Benefits

Benefits for the Education Director Include: