Special Education Legal Coordinator

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Special Education Legal Coordinator
The candidate will under general supervision of the Deputy Director of the Special Education Unit, with latitude for independent initiative and judgment, performs responsible work in the supervision and/or performance of various outreach work related to the Legal Services Special Education Initiative; performs assigned tasks to ensure the delivery and implementation of special education services. Performs related work. Will work with public advocacy groups, parents and private attorneys to arrive at mutually beneficial settlements and ensure timely implementation of settlement agreements. Conducts outreach to other units in SEU, parents and their representatives, including public advocates and attorneys regarding the status of impartial hearing cases filed. Collects, examines and analyzes documents for claims filed by private attorneys and negotiate special education claims; provide guidance to subordinate staff on appropriate procedures for working with parents in preparing stipulations of settlement. Prepares preliminary reports and recommendations pertaining to case management. Supervises subordinate personnel engaged in the review and processing of special education settlement agreements submitted by parents. Reviews all decisions issued following impartial hearings; tracks and reports outcomes. Reviews various data systems and coordinates with other Legal Services staff to ensure reconciliation and accurate reporting. Examines and analyzes documents for legal fee claims filed by private attorneys and negotiates special education claims; provides guidance to subordinate staff on appropriate procedures for working with parents in preparing stipulations of settlement. Coordinates with other DOE offices to develop and maintain database and perform data analysis; tracks and reports on work within the office to ensure unit compliance with timelines. Coordinates with other DOE offices to develop and maintain databases to track and report on work within the office. Supervises subordinate personnel engaged in the review and completion of special education due process claims submitted by parents. Corresponds with parents and their representatives, including public advocacy groups and attorneys regarding the status of legal cases filed by parents and their representatives. Maintains appropriate records on cases filed for impartial hearings. Prepares and reviews reports that inform management of due process hearing issues and summarizes information related to case filings and scheduling. Utilizes computer systems to assist in the processing of due process complaints. Supervises and coordinates work schedules and assignments; serves as a consultant on difficult special education cases. Examines and analyzes records and documents, case files, and legal filings in connection with various administrative proceedings involving the Department of Education special education impartial hearings; interprets internal Special Education Unit policy and procedures to subordinate staff. Works closely with managing attorneys to maintain protocols and procedures. Reviews case records and documentation necessary to respond to requests for impartial hearings. Recommends settlement of special education claims. Prepares preliminary reports and recommendations pertaining to cases.

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