Attorney Impartial Hearing Office

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Attorney – Impartial Hearing Office
The candidate will perform sophisticated legal work on regulatory matters under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act [IDEA], the New York State Regulations of the Commissioner, and **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***. [DOE] Chancellor’s Regulations. Will be assigned to perform and oversee the redaction of Impartial Hearing Officer decisions as part of a legal mandate to ensure the confidentiality of decisions, which will be posted to the New York State Education Department [SED] website for public view. Work on key policy initiatives in conjunction with the Impartial Hearing Office management team. Performs related work. Reports to: Deputy Chief Administrator. Receive and review Impartial Hearing Officer Orders. Provide counsel to office administrative staff on all legal matters, including the requirements of the IDEA, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, NYS Regulations 8 NYCRR 200, 201, 279, and NYC Chancellor’s Regulations. Draft communications, in the form of letters and memos, to NYSED pertaining to the administration of impartial due process hearings and NYS regulations. Maintain knowledge of current NYS regulations to ensure that the office is compliant. Analyze issues raised in complaints, dispositions of hearing officer decisions, and appeals to state review officers to identify trends and the effect on office operations. Review existing administrative processes and create comprehensive technical guides for use in trainings and as reference materials for the office. Provide estimates for outside agencies on the time needed to compile information for class actions. Review existing regulations and procedures, propose legislation changes with supporting authority, and provide advice regarding the impact on the office and the DOE. Train and oversee paralegals as well as law interns on daily processes in the office and the provision of appropriate legal support to the office. Ensure that time-sensitive matters are handled immediately, especially when legal staff is unavailable. Perform supervisory responsibilities in the absence of the Deputy Chief Administrator. Redact Orders in line with SED and Federal redaction standards; track all redactions. Perform legal research. Conduct second-level outreach for outstanding hearing officer submissions. Compile hearing record in accordance with New York State Education Department standards. With the Deputy Chief Administrator, provide training to Impartial Hearing Officers and DOE staff.

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