We are seeking a highly qualified and experienced Legal Manager to join our team at Gersh Autism, an organization dedicated to providing exceptional education and related services to students and young adults on the Autism spectrum. This position will serve our NY and Long Island network of private K-12 schools (referral and non-referral schools).
Key Responsibilities:
The Legal Manager will be responsible for ensuring that the school complies with all applicable legal steps related to placing and retaining students in our schools
Provide legal support to parents, staff, and administrators throughout the enrollment process
Prepare all contractual agreements for families or school districts and ensure reception by the schools and accuracy (including Ten Day Notices)
Work with special education attorneys and review all documents to determine the strength of their legal cases and subsequent placements in our schools
Support the Admissions and Transport Coordinators on attorneys and parents communication and due process upon admissions decisions
Ensure all students files are complete
Work with each school to provide disclosure documents to facilitate impartial hearings
Provide data and support documents to the Finance department for reimbursement by the DOE
Qualifications:
Must have legal / admissions experience in a special education setting or similar
Experience working with referral and non-referral schools. ABA schools preferred
Experience reviewing IEPs, neuropsych...etc
Understanding of NY or Long Island special education environments
Understanding of Impartial Hearing process
Bachelor degree minimum
Proficient with Microsoft Office
Benefits
Health insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid time off
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Life insurance
401(k) matching
Retirement plan
Flexible spending account
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Education and Training
Industries
Primary and Secondary Education and Non-profit Organizations
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