Legal Coordinator at Gersh Autism Academy
United States
$60k - $65k
<meta><p style="font-family:"Basel Grotesk",Arial,sans-serif;font-size:12pt;font-weight:400;line-height:1.6;letter-spacing:0.25px;margin:4px 0px;padding:0px;"><br></p><p style="font-family:"Basel Grotesk",Arial,sans-serif;font-size:12pt;font-weight:400;line-height:1.6;letter-spacing:0.25px;margin:4px 0px;padding:0px;"><b><strong style="font-size:12pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">Gersh Autism</strong></b><span style="font-size:12pt;white-space:pre-wrap;"> is seeking an experienced </span><b><strong style="font-size:12pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">Legal Coordinator </strong></b><span style="font-size:12pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">to support student placement, enrollment, and legal compliance across our programs serving students on the autism spectrum. This role works closely with Admissions, School Leadership, and external legal partners to ensure placement decisions are timely, compliant, and aligned with special education law and organizational standards.</span></p><h3 style="font-family:"Basel Grotesk",Arial,sans-serif;line-height:1.6;font-size:12pt;font-weight:600;letter-spacing:0.25px;margin-top:14px;margin-bottom:4px;padding-left:0px;"><span style="font-size:12pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">Key Responsibilities</span></h3><p style="font-family:"Basel Grotesk",Arial,sans-serif;font-size:12pt;font-weight:400;line-height:1.6;letter-spacing:0.25px;margin:4px 0px;padding:0px;"><b><strong style="font-size:12pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">Student Placement & Legal Compliance</strong></b></p><ul data-pattern="discCircleSquare" data-depth="1" style="font-family:"Basel Grotesk",Arial,sans-serif;font-size:11pt;font-weight:400;margin:8px 0px;line-height:1.6;padding:0px 0px 0px 32px;list-style-type:disc;"><li style="margin:3px 0px;font-size:12pt;line-height:1.6;letter-spacing:0.25px;"><span style="font-size:12pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local special education laws, including IDEA and FAPE</span></li><li style="margin:3px 0px;font-size:12pt;line-height:1.6;letter-spacing:0.25px;"><span style="font-size:12pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">Provide legal and procedural guidance throughout the admissions, placement, and enrollment process</span></li><li style="margin:3px 0px;font-size:12pt;line-height:1.6;letter-spacing:0.25px;"><span style="font-size:12pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">Review student records, including IEPs, evaluations, related services, and transportation mandates, to support placement decisions</span></li></ul><p style="font-family:"Basel Grotesk",Arial,sans-serif;font-size:12pt;font-weight:400;line-height:1.6;letter-spacing:0.25px;margin:4px 0px;padding:0px;"><b><strong style="font-size:12pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">Documentation & Case Management</strong></b></p><ul data-pattern="discCircleSquare" data-depth="1" style="font-family:"Basel Grotesk",Arial,sans-serif;font-size:11pt;font-weight:400;margin:8px 0px;line-height:1.6;padding:0px 0px 0px 32px;list-style-type:disc;"><li style="margin:3px 0px;font-size:12pt;line-height:1.6;letter-spacing:0.25px;"><span style="font-size:12pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">Prepare, issue, track, and manage enrollment contracts, amendments, and Ten-Day Notices, ensuring accuracy and timeliness</span></li><li style="margin:3px 0px;font-size:12pt;line-height:1.6;letter-spacing:0.25px;"><span style="font-size:12pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">Maintain complete, accurate, and audit-ready student files in accordance with legal and organizational standards</span></li></ul><p style="font-family:"Basel Grotesk",Arial,sans-serif;font-size:12pt;font-weight:400;line-height:1.6;letter-spacing:0.25px;margin:4px 0px;padding:0px;"><b><strong style="font-size:12pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">Collaboration & Coordination</strong></b></p><ul data-pattern="discCircleSquare" data-depth="1" style="font-family:"Basel Grotesk",Arial,sans-serif;font-size:11pt;font-weight:400;margin:8px 0px;line-height:1.6;padding:0px 0px 0px 32px;list-style-type:disc;"><li style="margin:3px 0px;font-size:12pt;line-height:1.6;letter-spacing:0.25px;"><span style="font-size:12pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">Partner with Admissions, School Leadership, Transportation, Finance, and School Operations in a remote environment to support placement and enrollment needs</span></li><li style="margin:3px 0px;font-size:12pt;line-height:1.6;letter-spacing:0.25px;"><span style="font-size:12pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">Collaborate with special education attorneys, advocates, and school districts regarding referrals, placements, and due process matters</span></li></ul><h3 style="font-family:"Basel Grotesk",Arial,sans-serif;line-height:1.6;font-size:12pt;font-weight:600;letter-spacing:0.25px;margin-top:14px;margin-bottom:4px;padding-left:0px;"><span style="font-size:12pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">Qualifications</span></h3><ul data-pattern="discCircleSquare" data-depth="1" style="font-family:"Basel Grotesk",Arial,sans-serif;font-size:11pt;font-weight:400;margin:8px 0px;line-height:1.6;padding:0px 0px 0px 32px;list-style-type:disc;"><li style="margin:3px 0px;font-size:12pt;line-height:1.6;letter-spacing:0.25px;"><span style="font-size:12pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">Legal, admissions, or compliance experience within a special education or related educational setting required</span></li><li style="margin:3px 0px;font-size:12pt;line-height:1.6;letter-spacing:0.25px;"><span style="font-size:12pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">Experience working with both referral and non-referral schools; ABA school experience strongly preferred</span></li><li style="margin:3px 0px;font-size:12pt;line-height:1.6;letter-spacing:0.25px;"><span style="font-size:12pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">Strong working knowledge of IEPs, evaluations, and special education documentation</span></li><li style="margin:3px 0px;font-size:12pt;line-height:1.6;letter-spacing:0.25px;"><span style="font-size:12pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">Familiarity with IDEA, FAPE, and the Impartial Hearing process</span></li><li style="margin:3px 0px;font-size:12pt;line-height:1.6;letter-spacing:0.25px;"><span style="font-size:12pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">Knowledge of the NYC and/or Long Island special education landscape preferred</span></li><li style="margin:3px 0px;font-size:12pt;line-height:1.6;letter-spacing:0.25px;"><span style="font-size:12pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree or paralegal certification a plus</span></li></ul><p style="font-family:"Basel Grotesk",Arial,sans-serif;font-size:12pt;font-weight:400;line-height:1.6;letter-spacing:0.25px;margin:4px 0px;padding:0px;text-align:left;"><b><strong style="white-space:pre-wrap;">Benefits</strong></b></p><p style="font-family:"Basel Grotesk",Arial,sans-serif;font-size:12pt;font-weight:400;line-height:1.6;letter-spacing:0.25px;margin:4px 0px;padding:0px;text-align:left;"><span style="font-size:12pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">Gersh Autism offers a competitive compensation package, including comprehensive health and retirement benefits, professional development opportunities, and a supportive work environment committed to your personal and professional growth. </span></p><ul data-pattern="discCircleSquare" data-depth="1" style="font-family:"Basel Grotesk",Arial,sans-serif;font-size:11pt;font-weight:400;margin:8px 0px;line-height:1.6;padding:0px 0px 0px 32px;list-style-type:disc;"><li style="margin:3px 0px;font-size:12pt;line-height:1.6;letter-spacing:0.25px;text-align:start;"><span style="font-size:12pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision) </span></li><li style="margin:3px 0px;font-size:12pt;line-height:1.6;letter-spacing:0.25px;text-align:start;"><span style="font-size:12pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">Retirement Plan (401k matching) </span></li><li style="margin:3px 0px;font-size:12pt;line-height:1.6;letter-spacing:0.25px;text-align:start;"><span style="font-size:12pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D) </span></li><li style="margin:3px 0px;font-size:12pt;line-height:1.6;letter-spacing:0.25px;text-align:start;"><span style="font-size:12pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity) </span></li><li style="margin:3px 0px;font-size:12pt;line-height:1.6;letter-spacing:0.25px;text-align:start;"><span style="font-size:12pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">Short-Term & Long-Term Disability </span></li><li style="margin:3px 0px;font-size:12pt;line-height:1.6;letter-spacing:0.25px;text-align:start;"><span style="font-size:12pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">Training & Development </span></li></ul><p style="font-family:"Basel Grotesk",Arial,sans-serif;font-size:12pt;font-weight:400;line-height:1.6;letter-spacing:0.25px;margin:4px 0px;padding:0px;"><b><strong style="font-size:12pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">Compensation includes base and KRA </strong></b></p>
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