Education Director (Vice Principal) - Elementary/Middle School

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, 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.

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

Experience and Skills

Required Experience for the Education Director:

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
• Experience working in a setting focused on language-based learning disabilities for students in grades K-8

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