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TLC-The Treatment and Learning Centers Early Childhood Education Director in Rockville, Maryland
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 Early Childhood Education Director to start with the 2024/2025 school year.
The Special Education Director is responsible for, in collaboration with the Early Childhood Coordinator and the Lower/Middle School Director, the development, implementation, and supervision of the early childhood educational program, including supervising instructional teams, overseeing implementation of IEPs, developing student schedules, supporting students, staff and families, and ensuring compliance with MSDE requirements.
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
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
Electronic transmission of materials is preferred. Remote interviews are immediate based on credentials of applicants
As a condition of employment, all employees are required to have received at least the first dose of the Pfizer or Moderna vaccine or the single dose of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine. New hires must receive any additional vaccine doses in the appropriate timeframes to be considered fully vaccinated and submit weekly test results until they are fully vaccinated. Requests for religious or medical exemptions will be reviewed and evaluated on a case-by-case basis.