Position Summary:
This is a flexible new and unique part-time position at a private Jewish day school supporting the inclusion of 2 students with developmental disabilities. You may work partial days or full days or a combination of hours. Some hours may be pre-determined to align with teacher collaboration times.
Duties Include but are not limited to:
- Participation in developing goals for student growth and learning
- Curriculum adaptation for students with specialized learning needs
- Direct instruction for students with specialized learning needs
- Collaboration and consultation with paraeducators, classroom teachers, educational team and administration
- Parent communication
- Participation in planning meetings, parent meetings, team meetings
- Partners with school based related service personnel and private providers to meet the goals and needs of students
About Keshet
From its core programs for children and adults with intellectual challenges in the Chicago area, to its international consulting work, Keshet serves over 1,000 individuals with disabilities and touches the lives of many more family members, peers, supporters, and other stakeholders around the globe. Keshet’s local leadership, comprised of nearly 100 lay leaders from all walks of life, provide the inspiration, direction, and funding required to fulfill the organization’s mission: to do whatever is necessary to allow individuals with disabilities to achieve their potential.
About the Program
This is a new partnership supporting inclusive education in a community based private day school on the North Side of Chicago.
