Job Description

Felicity School is a therapeutic day school providing educational services to special education students with emotional disabilities, autism, other health impairments, and learning disabilities. We employ a blended learning team approach to servicing our students and provide a safe and engaging environment where students can be successful. We are committed to ‘developing the minds and elevating the spirit’ of our students. We serve students from grades 6-12.

QUALIFICATIONS: The candidate should have experience and a passion for helping others and working in a team-oriented environment. Knowledge of special education and schools is preferred, but not necessary. This position requires attention to detail, great organizational skill and competencies in Microsoft suite.

DESCRIPTION: The applicant should be available to work during both the regular school year and the extended school year dates. This person should be able to develop strong relationships with adults and students alike and have a willingness to learn about special education and meeting both the academic and social emotional needs of students. Compensation is commensurate with experiences and includes health care options, retirement fund contributions. Specific duties include:

· Schedule and organize Individual Education Plans (IEP) meetings

· Maintain student records including attendance, IEP paperwork, transcripts, school contracts, Felicity roster and more

· Manage transportation for students

· Assist with billing, registration, purchasing supplies

· Assist with technology maintenance, upkeep, and inventory

· Maintain school calendar and update Illinois State Board of Education information

· Serve as one of the primary points of contact with student families and partner district personnel.

START DATE: Flexible, early as April, 2022

MORE INFORMATION:

· www.felicityschool.com

· Call Felicity School at 224-999-3900 ask for Principal Chris Dignam

· Call program Founder, Mike Nekritz, at 224-475-3329 (c)

Company Description

Felicity School is a private therapeutic day school committed to the fundamental belief that all students can achieve greatness and success in settings that accentuate their skills. Felicity School is a non-traditional, school environment with open and flexible spaces that ameliorates some of the negative feelings that students might associate with a more traditional school setting. Our access to a wide variety of activities and experiences create a unique sense of belonging. Through integrated vocational programs, experiential learning, individualized programming, technology, individual and group counseling, students are provided with the resources to develop a sense of self-worth, accept responsibility, and be equipped to make healthy life decisions. Our students understand ethics and values while developing a strong sense of community. We proudly serve students from age 11 to age 21.