Principal​/Administrator II

Education Director/Type 1 Special Education Non-Public

Job Category: Education

Requisition Number: PRINC
018057

• Posted :
  September 3, 2026
• Full-Time
• On-site
• Salary : $90,000 USD per year

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Join a group of passionate advocates on our mission to improve the lives of youth! Rite of Passage Team is hiring Education Director at Silver Oak Academy in Keymar, Maryland.

Silver Oak Academy is located on a scenic 78-acre campus surrounded by sprawling corn fields, beautiful woods full of local wildlife and foliage, a football stadium, an athletic center (gymnasium, padded wrestling room, a fully equipped weight room & more), a Tech Center, and an academic building all just a short commute from Frederick, Baltimore & DC. At Silver Oak Academy, we will be providing services to high school students in a Type 1 Special Education Non-Public School.

Pay
: starting at $90,000 depending on experience and education.

• Medical, Dental, Vision and company paid Life Insurance within 30 days, and 401k match of up to 6% after 1 year of employment, PTO that can be used as soon as it accrues and more!

The Education Director I acts in an advisory capacity to the Site Director in all matters pertaining to Educational Services. He/She serves as the chief administrator of the Education Department in developing and implementing policies, programs, curriculum activities, and budgets in a manner that promotes the educational development of each student and the professional development of each staff member. The Education Director ensures that instructional objectives for a given subject and/or classroom are developed and involves the faculty and others in the development of specific curricular objectives to meet the needs of the school program.

The Education Director reports to the Program Director and supervises staff in Education, Vocation and Resource, Information Technology and the Athletic Director.

• Must possess a Maryland Special Education Certification OR possess a Maryland professional certificate as a special education supervisor or special education principal.
• Must have at least 3 years of satisfactory teaching experience in general or special education.
• Master’s degree in special education, School Administration or closely related field.
• Successful administrative experience in developing curriculum, fostering a healthy work environment to stimulate a positive and productive workplace,
• Demonstrated success in court/community/alternative education settings in all areas of program implementation.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively supervise, work with and support staff and students in an alternative school environment. A minimum of 5 years of staff supervisory experience preferred.
  • Be able to pass a criminal background clearance check, physical exam (including TB test) and drug screen.

After 40 years of improving the lives of youth, we are looking for passionate advocates to continue the legacy of helping young people become successful adults. As an Education Director you will have the unique opportunity to create a positive, safe and supportive environment for the youth we serve while building a career rich in growth opportunities and self-fulfillment.

Considered a thought leader on a subject

Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization.

Masters or better in School Administration and Supervision.

School Administration

Teacher - Special Educ

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