Reading Specialist SY 26/27

The Katherine Thomas School, a nonpublic special education school in Rockville, MD, is seeking to hire reading teachers/reading specialists for the 2026-2027 school year for grades 6-12. Reading teachers will either work for the middle school or the high school program. EOE

Responsibilities for the Reading Teacher include:

• Provide targeted reading instruction using evidence based, structured literacy practices for students with a range of learning needs
• Must know and implement a variety of alternative reading programs, (examples include: Wilson, Fundations, Edmark, Phono-Graphix, Read Naturally, Lexia, Earobics, Orton-Gillingham, Corrective Reading, Leveled Literacy Intervention, Lindamood Bell and others)
• Deliver small group and/or individualized interventions aligned to student IEP goals

Annual salary range of $62,000 to $85,000, depending on experience and level of education

Required Experience for the Reading Teacher/Specialist:

• Must have a Bachelor’s degree
• Must be eligible for or have Maryland Special Education Teaching certification
• Experience working with students with learning disabilities, autism, intellectual disabilities, and/or other health impairments preferred
• Must be team oriented, reliable, and have a professional attitude
• Must have mastery of the content area
• Must have experience teaching reading strategies and study skills
• Must possess analytical abilities sufficient to implement and develop curriculum, assess student abilities, and devise Individual Educational Plans

Benefits for the Teacher:

• Leave Benefits - personal and sick leave
• Paid Holidays
• Educational Opportunities
• Health insurance, Dental, Vision, FSA
• 403B Plan
• LTD and other Voluntary Benefits
• Free Parking
• Longevity Bonus