Coordinator, Litigation - Special Education Due Process

LAUSD SELPA/Division of Special Education

COORDINATOR, LITIGATION, SPECIAL EDUCATION DUE PROCESS DEPARTMENT (40G, School Support Administrator, 0515)

Under the general direction of the Executive Director, Special Education or their administrative designee, the duties include, but are not limited to the following:

• Represents the District in all aspects of formal due process resolutions, including mediation and settlement processes involving the Office of Administrative Hearings (OAH).
• Analyzes and researches due process pleadings for claims related to substantive and/or procedural violations.
• Mentors, coaches, and provides training to region, school site, and Division of Special Education staff in all areas related to Individualized Education Program (IEP) dispute resolution.
• Analyzes complaint management data to develop training modules, materials, online trainings, and coaching sessions that will build the capacity of region and school-site staff to work effectively in planning, holding, and implementing IEP team meetings, including the provision of services and supports for students with disabilities.
• Acts as a liaison with central office, region offices, Division of Special Education, and LAUSD Charter SELPA staff in matters related to due process.
• Provides technical expertise to school support teams in the implementation of interventions, supports, and training to increase positive outcomes for students with disabilities.

• Assists in the coordination and analysis of data needed to prepare reports, monitor due process, and perform informal decision-making activities including recommendations for monetary and personnel efficiencies.
• Assists staff to resolve complex or unique problems for which there is no current District policy.
• Communicates with all levels of constituents, both internally and externally, with a high degree of confidentiality.
• Supervises and evaluates the performance of subordinate personnel.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• During periods of critical personnel shortage or other emergency situations, temporarily perform duties as directed within authorization of any credentials held and registered with the Los Angeles County of Education.

Salary: 40G (School Support Administrator, 0515) – A Basis ($137,882 – $171,725) – 261 paid days.

• In the case of an annualized employee who is changing basis during the year, this change may result in an annualized “settlement” (i.e., the process by which the District resolves an under or over payment).
• For employees who change basis during the school year, this basis change may prevent them from earning a full year of service credit.
• Selected individual may be subject to displacement due to norm allocation and seniority-based RIF provisions or due to budget limitations.
• This position is deemed certificated under Education Code Section 44065, but may not qualify for "creditable service" under Education Code Section 22119.5 for CalSTRS benefits. However, if the candidate chosen for the position is already a CalSTRS member, he/she can fill out an election form to remain in CalSTRS and thereby obtain CalSTRS credit for this service.

• At least eight (8) years of successful, full-time public school service in a certificated position(s), with no fewer than two (2) years of which must have been in a leadership position(s) (e.g., coordinator, instructional coach, dean).
• At least three (3) years of successful, full-time public school experience working with students with disabilities in a certificated capacity.
• A valid California Administrative Services Credential.
• An earned master’s degree or advanced degree of at least equivalent standard conferred by a regionally-accredited college or university.
• Completion of required Multicultural Education and Master Plan coursework*
• Applicants have one year to complete this requirement.

Note: All minimum requirements must be met on or before the filing deadline. It is the applicant’s responsibility to ensure that appropriate documentation is on file with Human Resources. For additional information, please call .

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