Special Education Teacher (K-8)

LOCATION: Keshet Therapeutic Day School / Northbrook, IL

SUPERVISOR: Therapeutic Day School Manager

WAGES: $57,000 – $70,000 Annual

JOB STATUS: Full-time / 12-month Contract / Salary / Exempt

POSITION SUMMARY:

Seeking dedicated LBS1 Special Education Teacher to support elementary aged students with disabilities in Northbrook. In this role, you will provide instruction aligned with students’ Individualized Education Programs (IEPs), supporting their academic progress, social-emotional development, and overall growth.

This is a full-time, school-year position with a Monday–Friday schedule from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, with an immediate start. The teacher will collaborate with general education teachers, related service providers, director of education and families to monitor student progress, implement individualized supports, and maintain accurate documentation in compliance with applicable educational requirements.

In This Role, You Will:

• Lead all aspects of student case management, including the development, coordination, and oversight of Individualized Education Programs (IEPs).

• Develop, implement, and monitor individualized IEPs and behavior support plans, using student assessments, data collection, and progress monitoring to celebrate successes and identify opportunities for growth.

• Collaborate closely with related service providers to support each student’s unique needs, build on their strengths, and help them reach their fullest potential.

• Provide guidance, mentorship, and support to classroom staff, fostering a positive, collaborative, and nurturing learning environment.

• Support day-to-day site operations to ensure a safe, welcoming, and engaging environment for students and staff.

• Work collaboratively with families, educators, related service providers, and other professionals to create a coordinated approach to student growth and development.

• Support students in building independence and preparing for future opportunities, including transition planning. Experience with transition programming is preferred.

• Provide hands-on support to students as needed, which may include lifting and physical assistance to help ensure their safety, comfort, and participation.

• Drive students to community-based activities and experiences that encourage independence, social engagement, and meaningful participation in the community.

• Bachelor's Degree

• Valid Illinois Teaching License for Special Education 

• Hold or be eligible for LBS-1 and/or LBS-2

• Experience working with students with significant special needs to include autism, intellectual disabilities, physical disabilities, and behavioral challenges.

• Demonstrate calm leadership in a fast-paced environment

• Knowledge of Judaics is helpful

• Hold a valid driver’s license and a safe driving record

• Must be able to lift a minimum of 50 pounds

• Must maintain a current certification in CPR and Safety Care

ABOUT KESHET

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.

Keshet offers a robust Employee Benefit Program which includes:

• 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

Salary : $57,000 - $86,000