(THOSE WHO PREVIOUSLY APPLIED NEED NOT RE-APPLY)
POSITION SUMMARY: 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.
REPORTS TO: Managing Attorney, Office of Legal Services – Special Education Unit
DIRECT REPORTS: Field and Central SEU Legal Associate staff
KEY RELATIONSHIPS: The Special Education Legal Coordinator will work closely with the Special Education Managing Attorney and other Legal Services staff in support of special education personnel.
RESPONSIBILITIES
A Special Education Legal Coordinator may be designated to work in one of the following two assignments:
SEU Central Legal Coordinator
SEU CSE Legal Coordinator
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QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
MINIMUM
PREFERRED
SALARY: $53,961+
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APPLICATIONS WILL BE REVIEWED UNTIL POSITION IS FILLED. WE ENCOURAGE APPLICANTS TO APPLY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE
NOTE: THE FILLING OF ALL POSITIONS IS SUBJECT TO BUDGET AVAILABILITY AND/OR GRANT FUNDING.
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
It is the policy of the Department of Education of the City of New York to provide educational and employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, alienage and citizenship status, age, marital status, disability, prior record of arrest or conviction (except as provided by law), sexual orientation, gender (sex), and to maintain an environment free of discriminatory harassment, including sexual harassment, or retaliation as required by civil rights law. Inquiries regarding compliance with this equal opportunity policy may be directed to: Office of Equal Opportunity, 65 Court Street, Room 923, Brooklyn, New York 11201, or visit the OEO website at http://schools.nyc.gov/OEO
Required Skills Required Experience
Bachelor degree in discipline related to functional work or role with 5-7 years of relevant work experience OR demonstrated ability to meet the job requirements through a comparable number of years of applicable work experience.
Able to apply broad work experience and knowledge when analyzing complex problems. Must be able consistently identify critical elements, variables and alternatives to develop solutions. Must be able to organize/prioritize existing resources and incorporate new information, as needed, to implement the most effective solutions. Able to communicate clearly and courteously with those who need to know of decisions/actions/problems. Able to apply excellent business acumen and collaborative skills when resolving problems.
Able to apply excellent functional computer knowledge in utilizing Microsoft Windows, MAC, or other technical tools in completing assignments. Experience in Amtech ERP system preferred. Able to apply expertise in all the tools or applications used to complete work assignments. Able to mentor junior level team members in the use of tools and/or systems in the position.
Requires excellent communication skills with ability to state messages in a clear manner by using language that is easy for others to understand. Able to explain programs policies and procedures in language that is understood by others.
Must be able to modify communication style both formal and informal to match the appropriate level of the audience targeted. Requires strong understanding of the impact of a message on the organization or customer. Able to write with the clarity and precision necessary for the work being performed.
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