Related Services Manager

Job Details

Job Location: Keshet @Solomon Schechter Day School - Northbrook, IL 60062

Salary Range: $90,000.00 - $ Salary/year

Position Title: Clinical Manager

Supervisor: Director of Education

FLSA Classification: Full-time / Exempt

The Clinical Manager oversees the day-to-day operations and supervision of related services providers of the Keshet Education programs, including the elementary/middle school, high school, and transition program. The Clinical Manager is responsible for the programmatic success of Keshet’s Therapeutic Day Schools ensuring seamless team management and development, related service delivery within the therapeutic milieu, delivery, and quality control and evaluation. The Clinical Manager is a key external face of Keshet in the community.

• Provide leadership, direction, and supervision of related services in accordance with the Rules and Regulations of the Illinois State Board of Education.
• Provide instructional mentoring and supervision to related services providers such as occupational therapists, speech-language pathologists, social workers, and lead para educators; including instructional coaching, data collection and assessment, and behavior management.
• Supervise the integration of therapeutic modalities into the highly individualized special education curriculum.
• Personal qualities of integrity, credibility, and a commitment to and passion for the mission of Keshet.

• Recruit, hire, and oversee training, orientation, supervision, development and performance review of related services staff.
• Oversee and coordinate the training schedule of all related service staff members.
• Cultivate relationships directly with Parents, Teachers and Staff on a daily basis.
• Develop and maintain positive and effective relations with partnering agencies.
• Ensure that Keshet is continuing to execute Best Practices within the Programming Curriculum.

• Provide leadership in the planning, development, implementation, review and evaluation of administrative procedures.
• Maintain structured teaching within all classrooms or search for best practices within the field of Special Education.
• Review related service provider documentation to ensure the provision and recording of direct and consultative minutes.
• Develop and maintain a safe and attractive school environment.
• Evaluate the program on a continuous basis.
• Successfully complete and maintain training in Safety Care Certification and be able to utilize these techniques when needed to ensure students’ safety.
• Maintain an assigned caseload in their discipline area providing direct and consult services.
• Perform other related duties as required.

• The candidate is expected to have strong project management skills managing complex, multifaceted projects resulting in measurable successes and program growth.
• The candidate should exude strength in hiring, recruiting, managing, developing, coaching, and retaining individuals and teams, empowering them to elevate their levels of responsibility, span-of-control and performance including understanding human resources, employee performance improvement plans, and corrective action policies.
• Demonstrate ethical and professional behavior.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or similar software.
• Respect diverse cultures and provides culturally appropriate, competent and individualized support according to each individual’s age, race, gender and gender identity, sexual orientation, ethnicity, religious beliefs and culture.
• Embrace a culture of collaboration and teamwork.

• Masters’ degree in Special Education, Education, or related field required; with a Type 75 Certification or Type 75 Certification eligible. Demonstrated success developing and evaluating program models, and selecting and successfully operationalizing innovative programs.
• At least five years of experience in a related services discipline at a regular and special education school. Previous school administration experience preferred.
• Must be able to successfully complete Safety Care…