NYC Public Schools · 5 months ago
Impartial Hearing Office Legal Advisor, OGC (L3) - 25638
Brooklyn, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$107K/yr - $111K/yr
3+ years expNYC Public Schools is seeking an Impartial Hearing Office Legal Advisor to support the administration of special education due process hearings. The role involves advising on policy decisions, overseeing hearing administration, and ensuring compliance with federal and state regulations.
Responsibilities
Advises Senior Director in formulating appropriate policy, both legal and administrative, relative to issues affecting due process and education of children with disabilities
Supports the Senior Director in overseeing the docketing, data collection, file management, and hearing administration of special education due process hearings which are available to approximately 220,000 students with disabilities, including filling in for the Senior Director and other managerial staff as needed
Responsible for providing guidance and support for the Mediation Liaison and submitting policy recommendations to NYCPS offices and the NYSED
Maintains knowledge of current Federal and NYS regulations relevant to special education due process
Acts as a continuing resource for IHO’s Agency Attorneys, Legal Coordinators, Paralegal Consultants and Impartial Hearing Officers concerning changes in federal and state laws and regulations, decisions of federal and state courts and State Review Officer decisions
Provides information and material, as appropriate, to hearing officers during hearings
Reviews existing regulations and procedures and propose legislative changes with supporting authority and provide advice regarding the impact on the office and NYCPS
In coordination with NYCPS leadership, IHO’s Mediation Attorney, families and community organizations, advises on the development of NYCPS’s strategy related to supporting families in accessing mediation services
Provides clear communications to families across the City regarding their legal rights to due process and the use of mediation, when applicable
Responsible for the preparation and coordination of the requisite notices and documentation to assure full due process rights for students with disabilities
Serves as a liaison to NYCPS offices in order to assist in the delivery of services recommended by the Committees on Special Education or as ordered by a hearing officer, the State Review Officer or a court; periodically reviews students’ identification-evaluation-placement status as it pertains to and defines the due process guarantor role and the function of the Impartial Hearing Office
Expedites the resolution of conflicts for parents who request assistance from the Impartial Hearing Office; refers parents to appropriate NYCPS personnel where it appears that such services will avoid the need for an impartial hearing
Supports reporting to NYSED regarding the NYCPS’s Special Education Compliance Assurance Plan for due process and Accelerated Review under NYS Regulations
Responsible for supporting the Senior Director in developing public-facing analyses and reports for elected officials, press outlets, families and communities
Conducts training for NYCPS staff and families on special education due process hearings and mediation
Provides support to the Senior Director in Impartial Hearing Office’s participation in the replacement of the Impartial Hearing System, the NYCPS’s case management and technical reporting system for impartial hearings, including but not limited to creating training guides and assisting with training staff on use of the new system
Qualification
Required
Admission to the New York State Bar; and either 2 or 3 below
One year of satisfactory United States legal experience subsequent to admission to any state bar; or
Six months of satisfactory service as an Agency Attorney Intern (30086)
To be assigned to AL III candidates must have two years of experience in Assignment Levels I and/or II or three years of comparable legal experience subsequent to admission to the bar, in the areas of law related to the assignment
Selected candidates must remain members of the New York State Bar in good standing for the duration of their employment
Preferred
Minimum three (3) years litigation experience
Experience in Special Education Due Process
Knowledge of IDEA, New York State Education Law, New York State Regulations of the Commissioner of Education, and the NYCPS Chancellor's Regulations
Ability to rapidly understand provisions of applicable law and regulations
Proficient analytical and problem-solving capabilities
Excellent communication skills
Ability to write clearly and concisely
Ability to conduct legal research efficiently
Benefits
Public Service Loan Forgiveness
Company
NYC Public Schools
New York City Public Schools (NYCPS) is the largest public school system in the United States, serving approximately 1 million students across more than 1,600 schools in all five boroughs.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Christopher Groll
Chief Executive Officer
Harmon Unger
Deputy CEO for Safety and Security
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2022-04-12
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