Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Gersh Autism Academy is dedicated to empowering students on the autism spectrum through personalized education and therapeutic services. They are seeking an experienced Legal Coordinator to support student placement, enrollment, and legal compliance across their programs, ensuring alignment with special education law and organizational standards.
Responsibilities
- Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local special education laws, including IDEA and FAPE
- Provide legal and procedural guidance throughout the admissions, placement, and enrollment process
- Review student records, including IEPs, evaluations, related services, and transportation mandates, to support placement decisions
- Prepare, issue, track, and manage enrollment contracts, amendments, and Ten-Day Notices, ensuring accuracy and timeliness
- Maintain complete, accurate, and audit-ready student files in accordance with legal and organizational standards
- Partner with Admissions, School Leadership, Transportation, Finance, and School Operations in a remote environment to support placement and enrollment needs
- Collaborate with special education attorneys, advocates, and school districts regarding referrals, placements, and due process matters
Skills
- Legal, admissions, or compliance experience within a special education or related educational setting required
- Strong working knowledge of IEPs, evaluations, and special education documentation
- Familiarity with IDEA, FAPE, and the Impartial Hearing process
- Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree or paralegal certification a plus
- Experience working with both referral and non-referral schools; ABA school experience strongly preferred
- Knowledge of the NYC and/or Long Island special education landscape preferred
Benefits
- Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
- Retirement Plan (401k matching)
- Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
- Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
- Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
- Training & Development
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