Assistant Director - Student Support Services
About The Position
The Assistant Director oversees educational services and operational coordination for Keshet’s therapeutic programs at Keshet Day School at Solomon Schechter. This administrative role provides instructional coaching, serves as a designee for IEP meetings, monitors compliance, and supports policy implementation aligned with special education best practices. The role collaborates with the Keshet Education team to integrate academic and related services, including speech, occupational, and behavioral therapy, and works with other departments to ensure operational alignment. Although the position does not directly supervise teachers, it supports program quality and staff development and participates in agency-wide planning and committees alongside the Director of Education. The position is scheduled Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., and may work at the Northbrook or Skokie site. It supports instructional and behavioral strategies, student transitions and mainstreaming, interdisciplinary collaboration, daily program operations, and a safe, structured, and supportive learning environment. The role also maintains Safety Care Certification and uses de-escalation techniques as needed.
Requirements
- Master’s degree in Education, Special Education, Administration, or a related field is preferred.
- Type 75 Certification, eligibility, or an Illinois Principal credential is required.
- At least three years of experience in special education, therapeutic services, or program administration.
- Experience with functional academic and life skills curricula for students with developmental disabilities.
- Ability to complete Safety Care Certification.
- COVID-19 vaccination is required unless exempted under ADA or religious grounds; exempt employees must participate in weekly testing.
Responsibilities
- Coach and support teachers to enhance instruction, curriculum use, and student engagement in line with ISBE standards.
- Work on site at the Northbrook location to assist with individualized instructional and behavioral strategies in collaboration with the Director of Education.
- Represent Keshet in IEP meetings and support regulatory compliance and coordination with families, staff, and LEAs.
- Monitor special education compliance and support implementation of functional academic and life skills curricula.
- Coordinate ESY programming and support student transitions and mainstreaming with public school partners.
- Facilitate interdisciplinary collaboration among teachers, therapists, and leadership.
- Support staff onboarding, mentoring, and training, and promote professional development in special education best practices.
- Build relationships with staff, parents, and districts and foster a collaborative, inclusive team culture aligned with Keshet’s mission.
- Oversee daily educational-service operations at the Northbrook or Skokie site and ensure a safe, structured, and supportive environment.
- Enforce policies and procedures and assist with budgeting and resource allocation.
- Monitor program effectiveness and recommend improvements to student outcomes and efficiency.
- Develop and refine administrative processes and maintain safety and accessibility standards.
- Maintain Safety Care Certification and use de-escalation techniques as needed.
- Perform other duties to support Keshet’s mission.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
