Site Administrator - Therapeutic Day School

TITLE: School Site Administrator
LOCATION: Keshet Schools
SCHEDULE: M-F 8 am – 5 pm

JOB SUMMARY:
The Student Support Manager oversees educational services and operational coordination for Keshet’s therapeutic programs at Keshet Day School at Solomon Schechter. This administrative role includes providing instructional coaching, serving as a designee for IEP meetings, monitoring compliance, and supporting policy implementation aligned with best practices in special education.

The Manager collaborates with the Keshet Education team to integrate academic and related services (e.g., speech, occupational, behavioral therapy) and works with other departments to ensure operational alignment. While not directly supervising teachers, the Manager supports program quality, staff development, and participates in agency-wide planning and committees alongside the Director of Education.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Instructional Leadership

• 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; ensure regulatory compliance and effective coordination with families, staff, and LEAs.
• Monitor special education compliance and support implementation of functional academic and life skills curricula for students with low-incidence developmental disabilities.
• Coordinate ESY programming and support student transitions and mainstreaming with public school partners.

Team Management and Development

• Facilitate interdisciplinary collaboration between teachers, therapists, and leadership.
• Support staff onboarding, mentoring, and training; promote professional development in special education best practices.
• Build strong relationships with staff, parents, and districts; foster a collaborative and inclusive team culture aligned with Keshet’s mission.

Program Operational Management
• Oversee daily operations of educational services at the Northbrook site; ensure a safe, structured, and supportive
environment.
• Enforce policies and procedures; assist with budgeting and resource allocation.
• Monitor program effectiveness and recommend improvements to enhance student outcomes and efficiency.
• Develop and refine administrative processes; maintain safety and accessibility standards.
• Maintain Safety Care Certification and use de-escalation techniques as needed.
• Perform other duties to support Keshet’s mission.