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Gersh Autism

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201 - 500 employees

📚 Education

🤝 Non-profit

🧘 Wellness

Education • Non-profit • Wellness

Gersh Autism is a dedicated organization focused on improving the lives of individuals on the autism spectrum and their families. With over 28 years of experience, Gersh Autism offers an array of programs and services, including education, therapy, independent living skills, life plan management, and vocational training. Their comprehensive approach includes K-12 educational settings at Gersh Academy, where students benefit from tailored teaching strategies, ABA therapy, occupational and physical therapy, and extensive life skills and social skills development. Gersh Autism emphasizes lifelong support, from early intervention to transition planning, ensuring students can achieve independence and integrate successfully into society. Their commitment to the community extends beyond education, as they actively sponsor events and provide ongoing support to graduates, fostering a nurturing and inclusive environment for all individuals in their care.

📋 Description

• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local special education laws, including IDEA and FAPE • Provide legal and procedural guidance throughout the admissions, placement, and enrollment process • Review student records, including IEPs, evaluations, related services, and transportation mandates, to support placement decisions • 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 • 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

🎯 Requirements

• 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

• 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