Coordinates student placement, enrollment, and legal compliance for special education programs. Reviews IEPs and student records, manages enrollment contracts and notices, maintains audit-ready files, tracks deadlines, supports hearings and placement agreements, and collaborates with admissions, school leaders, districts, attorneys, advocates, and internal teams to ensure timely, compliant placements.
For over 30 years, Gersh Autism has empowered students on the autism spectrum to reach their full potential. Serving individuals aged 5-21 across the U.S. and Puerto Rico, our network of K-12 schools provides personalized education tailored to each student’s unique learning style. We offer comprehensive therapeutic services—speech, physical, occupational therapy, and more—along with vocational training for older students. Our dedicated team collaborates with families to ensure academic, social, and emotional growth, preparing students for success beyond the classroom.
At Gersh Autism, we are committed to helping individuals on the autism spectrum lead fulfilling, independent lives.
Gersh Autism is seeking an experienced Legal Coordinator 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.
Key ResponsibilitiesStudent Placement & Legal Compliance
- Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local special education laws, including IDEA and FAPE
- Coordinate with legal counsel to support compliance with legal and procedural requirements
- Review student records, including IEPs, evaluations, related services, and transportation mandates, to support placement decisions
Documentation & Case Management
- 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
Collaboration & Coordination
- 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
Additional Key Responsibilities
- Serve as a central point of coordination between internal stakeholders and external legal partners to support seamless student enrollment and placement processes.
- Facilitate the timely exchange of documentation and information between internal teams and external partners, ensuring effective communication and alignment throughout the process.
- Coordinate documentation and administrative requirements related to special education hearings, placement agreements, and enrollment matters.
- Track critical deadlines, outstanding documentation, and case milestones to ensure timely follow-through and prevent unnecessary delays.
- Proactively identify potential compliance concerns, contractual discrepancies, or operational risks and escalate them to the appropriate stakeholders.
- Build and maintain strong collaborative relationships across cross-functional teams and external partners, demonstrating diplomacy, professionalism, and effective communication when navigating sensitive or complex situations.
- Legal, admissions, or compliance experience within a special education or related educational setting required
- Experience working with both referral and non-referral schools; ABA school experience strongly preferred
- Strong working knowledge of IEPs, evaluations, and special education documentation
- Familiarity with IDEA, FAPE, and the Impartial Hearing process
- Knowledge of the NYC and/or Long Island special education landscape preferred
- Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree or paralegal certification a plus
Benefits
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.
- 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
Compensation includes base and KRA
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