Supervising Special Education Hearing Officer
Core
Manage special education impartial hearing officers and adjudicate due process hearings for students with disabilities (ages 3-21) regarding identification, evaluation, placement, and FAPE under IDEA and Section 504.
Role type
Senior IC administrative law judge (special education)
Builds
Adjudicatory decisions and reports for students, parents, school districts, and elected officials
Domain
Public sector / Special Education Law
Deliverable
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Required skills
Administrative law adjudication, special education law expertise, case management, legal research, public speaking, conflict resolution, report writing
Preferred skills
None stated
Technologies
None stated
Responsibilities
Manage pre- and post-hearing adjudicatory activities for special education cases; Ensure compliance with federal and state laws (IDEA, Section 504); Assist in preparing notices and documentation for due process; Serve as a training resource for hearing officers on legal changes; Develop public-facing analyses and reports for officials and communities; Conduct remote and in-person hearings evaluating evidence; Conduct settlement conferences between parents and school districts; Issue written decisions; Conduct legal research on education laws and special education programs.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with management oversight