Israeli Special Education Network Prach Israel Expands Nationwide, Launches Professional Recruitment Drive
Prach Israel, a leading Israeli network specializing in special education and care for children and adults with special needs, is undergoing significant expansion across the country, from the south to the north. This growth includes strengthening existing institutions and opening new facilities in cities and towns such as Ofakim, Givat Shmuel, Givatayim, and Kfar HaOmanim. To support this expansion, the network has launched a comprehensive national recruitment campaign targeting a wide range of professionals in education and therapy fields, including speech therapists, occupational therapists, physiotherapists, social workers, kindergarten teachers, assistants, emotional caregivers, behavior analysts, and nurses. The recruitment is driven by increased activity and new frameworks rather than unusual staff turnover.
Prach Israel emphasizes a holistic and supportive work environment, combining professional expertise with a familial atmosphere. A speech therapist shared that the network allows her to make meaningful changes, highlighting moments when children express themselves or connect as sources of great joy. The multidisciplinary teamwork enables professionals to view each child from multiple perspectives, with close guidance and support especially for those early in their careers. Similarly, a kindergarten teacher working with autistic children praised the personal attention made possible by a broad staff-to-child ratio, describing the work as a mission rather than just a job.
The network also promotes technological innovation, exemplified by an occupational therapist who described using a 3D printer to create a customized tool that enabled a child with motor disabilities to cut with scissors alongside peers. The administration is noted for its openness to investment and experimentation. Social workers provide comprehensive family support, witnessing families grow stronger and gain tools to cope, while benefiting from professional supervision and development opportunities.
Prach Israel continuously invests in its workforce through year-round training, seminars, peer learning sessions, and enrichment programs under the "Prach Ladaat" framework. Employees also have opportunities for career advancement within educational and managerial roles. Rabbi Moshe Stein, CEO and founder, summarized the network’s philosophy: the educational and therapeutic teams are the beating heart of the institutions and true partners in the mission. The expansion requires recruiting dedicated, high-quality staff, and the network strives to create a workplace where employees feel seen, supported, and empowered to grow, enabling them to provide the best care to children and families.
