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Position Summary
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 Keshets 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.
POSITION TITLE: Clinical Manager
SUPERVISOR: Director of Education
FLSA CLASSIFICATION: Full-time / Exempt
Position Summary
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 Keshets 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.
Essential Functions And Responsibilities
Leadership
- 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 paraeducators; including instructional coaching, data collection and assessment, and behavior management.
- Supervises 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.
- Oversees and coordinates 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 in within the Programming Curriculum
- Provide leadership in the planning, development, implementation, review and evaluation of administrative procedures.
- Maintain structure teaching within all classrooms or search for Best Practices within the field of Special Education
- Reviews 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
- Reviews related service provider documentation to ensure the provision and recording of direct and consultative minutes.
- 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.
- Performs 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 individuals 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 Certification Training
- Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer
- Must be able to navigate classrooms, aid with student care as needed, including assisting with student hygiene.
- Must be able to access and navigate the facility
- Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds at times
- Affordable healthcare plans
- Dental
- Vision
- Short-term and long-term disability
- Life insurance
- 401k plan with employer matching contributions
- Holiday Pay
- Paid Sick Time
- PTO
- Tuition Reimbursement
Keshet is a one-of-a-kind organization that brings classroom experiences, camps, sports, residential, social, and vocational activities for 600 people with disabilities each year. From the very start, Keshet has grown alongside our participants, creating a community of belonging where people of all abilities learn, play, work, live, and grow together.
Today, Keshet continues to flourish, with over 75 programs in the Chicago and Wisconsin area, four residential homes, 200 dedicated staff and lay leaders, dozens of community and corporate partners, and thousands of engaged donors around the world. Nurtured by respect, creativity, tenacity and unconditional love, Keshet makes a powerful difference in the lives of each child and adult with disabilities, their families, the community and beyond.
The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans With Disabilities Act (A.D.A.) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties may be assigned at any time by CEO. Keshet is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our employment practices are in accordance with the laws that prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals on the basis of race, religion, color, gender, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veterans status, marital status, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, or any other status protected by applicable law.
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