Gersh Autism

Attorney

• 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

Legal Coordinator

Vice President

• Provide strategic leadership for the development and implementation of clinical and therapeutic services for education population of Gersh.
• Supervise and mentor a multidisciplinary team of clinicians, including therapists, counselors, behavior specialists, and related service providers.
• Set and uphold clinical standards aligned with regulatory requirements and current best practices in autism care and therapeutic support.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of therapeutic interventions and programs, using data and outcomes to inform improvements.
• Collaborate with school leaders and other department heads to ensure clinical services are effectively integrated into educational programming.
• Lead the development and monitoring of clinical protocols, policies, and procedures.
• Oversee training and ongoing professional development for the clinical team.
• Manage departmental budgets, staffing, and resources to ensure efficient and effective operations.
• Cultivate partnerships with external professionals and agencies to support student care and align therapeutic strategies.
• Monitor compliance with legal, ethical, and professional standards across all clinical services.
• Guide data collection and analysis related to therapeutic outcomes and student progress to drive informed decision-making and continuous quality improvement.

Legal Coordinator

Vice President – Clinical and Therapeutic Services