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TLC-The Treatment and Learning Centers Special Education Teacher - Middle School (SY 2026/2027) in Rockville, Maryland
The Katherine Thomas School, located in Rockville, MD, is a special education school that serves students with language, learning, and sensory motor disabilities and moderate to high functioning autism. KTS has an opening for the 2026/2027 school year in a STRIDE middle school classroom. STRIDE is an 11-month School program for students who exhibit significant challenges with engagement, attention, regulation, group process and social interactions that require more intensive support to succeed academically and socially. Small classes with team support. Working Hours: 8:30-4:15. EOE
Annual salary range of $62,000 to $85,000, depending on experience and level of education
Join a great team of professionals in a supportive work environment!
NO SPONSORSHIP AVAILABLE. Must be able to obtain Maryland Special Education Teaching Certification.
Responsibilities of the STRIDE Teacher include:
Develop instruction following the MD State Curriculum providing necessary accommodation to meet individual, group, and program needs
Be an expert at modifying grade level curriculum for all students
Write and implement IEPs
Create a supportive learning environment
Create partnerships with parents and the KTS school community
Supervise TAs
Work collaboratively with team members
Utilize technology and/or AAC devices to assist students in accessing curriculum and communication
Required experience and education for the STRIDE Teacher:
Bachelors Degree in Special Education
Maryland Special Education Teaching Certificate
Experience with students on the Autism spectrum preferred
Other Skills and Abilities:
Team Oriented
Reliable
Professional Attitude