SPECIAL EDUCATION ATTORNEY

State of New Hampshire

New Hampshire

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USD 51 000 - 70 000

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Résumé du poste

State of New Hampshire in Concord seeks a Special Education Attorney to advise on education law, including IDEA, Section 504, and related requirements. This full-time position involves legal counsel to the Department of Education’s Division of Learner Support and Bureau of Special Education Support.

The role requires substantial experience in the practice of law, preferably in special education or education law, and active NH Bar membership. Travel statewide may be required.

Qualifications

Education/Experience: Equivalent combination of 12.5 years of education and experience after completion of high school.
Must include at least 5.5 years of experience in the practice of law, with 2+ years experience in the area of special education or education law.
License/Certification: Valid driver’s license or access to transportation for statewide travel
Other Requirements: Active member of the New Hampshire Bar Association in Good Standing

Responsabilités

Provides legal advice and counsel to the NH Department of Education regarding interpretation and enforcement of state and federal laws related to special education.
Advises senior Department leadership on complex, high‑risk legal matters involving special education.
Provides support for legislative and rulemaking activities, including drafting legislation and attending hearings.
Develops and implements Department policies and guidance related to special education standards and compliance.
Develops training and outreach regarding special education laws for staff and stakeholders.
For further information contact Richard Sala, Deputy Commissioner.

Connaissances

Legal counsel

Education law

Special education

Description du poste

CAREER ADVANCEMENT OPPORTUNITIES:

State of New Hampshire Job Posting

Department of Education

Division of Learner Support

Bureau of Special Education Support

25 Hall Street

Concord, NH 03301

Special Education Attorney

Position #8T3398

$37.22/hour - $51.07/hour

This position is full-time, 37.5 hours a week.

This position is subject to renewal every two years.

See total compensation information at the bottom of announcement.

The State of New Hampshire, Department of Education, Division of Learner Support & Bureau of Special Education Support has a full-time vacancy for a Special Education Attorney.

Summary

Acts as legal counsel to the Department of Education regarding all special education related topics including oversight of the s pecial education.

YOUR EXPERIENCE COUNTS

Each additional year of approved formal education may be substituted for one year of required work experience and/or each additional year of approved work experience may be substituted for one year of required formal education.

Other information

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education/Experience: Equivalent combination of 12.5 years of education and experience after completion of high school. Must include at least 5.5 years of experience in the practice of law, with 2+ years experience in the area of special education or education law.

License/Certification: Valid driver’s license or access to transportation for use in statewide travel

Other Requirements: Must be an active member of the New Hampshire Bar Association and in Good Standing

Trainee Option: Not Applicable

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: None

AFTER-HIRE REQUIREMENTS: None

CAREER ADVANCEMENT OPPORTUNITIES

In-Band Advancement Available

Broad Group Level Advancement Available

DISCLAIMERS

The supplemental job description lists the essential functions of the position and is not intended to include every job duty and responsibility specific to the position. An employee may be required to perform other related duties not listed on the supplemental job description provided that such duties are characteristic of that job title.

When applicable, the work of an employee in trainee status in this position shall be overseen by a fully qualified individual. An employee in trainee status shall meet the minimum qualifications within the period of time specified on the SJD, not to exceed one year of being hired into this position.

Responsibilities

DETAILED TASKS (STANDARD): None

DETAILED TASKS (AGENCY/POSITION-SPECIFIC)

Provides legal advice and counsel to the New Hampshire Department of Education regarding the interpretation, implementation, administration, and enforcement of state and federal laws, regulations, administrative rules, and requirements related to special education, including IDEA, Section 504, the ADA, RSA 186-C, and related requirements.

Advises the Commissioner, Deputy Commissioner, Division of Learner Support Director, Bureau Administrator for Special Education Support, and other Department leadership and staff on complex, sensitive, or high-risk legal matters involving special education.

Provides legal advice and oversight related to state and federal audits, monitoring activities, compliance reviews, investigations, findings of noncompliance, corrective action plans, and enforcement activities involving special education programs and services and recommends process improvements, program development management controls, improved transparency and program efficiency.

Provides legal guidance regarding special education complaints, mediation, due process proceedings, administrative hearings, appeals, litigation, and other dispute resolution matters, and coordinates with the New Hampshire Department of Justice as appropriate on such matters.

Provides legal support for legislative and rulemaking activities related to special education, including drafting and reviewing legislation, fiscal notes, administrative rules, testimony, legislative analyses, and other materials, and attending legislative hearings, committee meetings, and rulemaking proceedings. Testifies before the Joint Legislative Committee on Administrative Rules and the State Board of Education relating to special education rulemaking.

Leads the development, revision, and implementation of Department policies, procedures, administrative rules, guidance documents, technical assistance materials, forms, and other resources related to special education, including revisions to the New Hampshire Standards for the Education of Students with Disabilities.

Advises the Department regarding new legislation, federal guidance, administrative decisions, court decisions, and other legal developments affecting special education and the educational rights of students with disabilities, and evaluates their potential impact on Department programs and responsibilities.

Provides legal advice regarding state and federal special education funding, approved public and nonpublic special education programs and providers, contracts, agreements, reimbursement programs, and other fiscal or programmatic matters related to the administration of special education.

Develops and conducts legal training, technical assistance, and outreach regarding special education laws and requirements for Department staff, local educational agencies, school officials, the State Board of Education, school attorneys, state agencies, and other stakeholders.

Drafts legal memoranda, opinions, correspondence, agreements, policies, and other legal documents; participates in relevant local, state, and national task forces and workgroups; maintains expertise in developments in special education law; and performs other related legal duties as assigned.

For further information please contact Richard Sala, Deputy Commissioner, Richard.K.Sala@doe.nh.gov.