Special Education Due Process Litigation Coordinator

Los Angeles Unified School District; Los Angeles, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 149,000 - 186,000; Full time

Job summary

Los Angeles Unified School District seeks a Coordinator, Litigation, Special Education Due Process Department to lead and coordinate complex due process resolutions and related training across the district. The role focuses on litigation, mediation, and ensuring compliance with IDEA, Section 504, and related regulations.

You will mentor staff, analyze data, and liaise with central and regional offices to strengthen dispute resolution processes and supports for students with disabilities.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or higher from a regionally-accredited college or university.
• Eight (8) years of full-time public school service in certificated positions, with at least two years in leadership roles.
• At least three (3) years of experience working with students with disabilities in a certificated capacity.

Responsibilities

• Represents the District in formal due process resolutions, mediation, and settlements with OAH.
• Analyzes and researches due process pleadings for substantive or procedural violations.
• Mentors and trains staff in IEP dispute resolution at region, school-site, and division levels.
• Analyzes complaint data to develop trainings and coaching for IEP team processes.
• Acts as liaison with central and regional offices on due process matters.
• Provides technical expertise to school teams to improve outcomes for students with disabilities.

Skills

Leadership

Dispute resolution

Collaboration

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Mentoring

Education

Master's degree or higher

Tools

Welligent

MiSiS

Excel

Access

Outlook

Job description

Los Angeles Unified School District seeks a Coordinator, Litigation, Special Education Due Process Department to lead and coordinate complex due process resolutions and related training across the district. The role focuses on litigation, mediation, and ensuring compliance with IDEA, Section 504, and related regulations.

You will mentor staff, analyze data, and liaise with central and regional offices to strengthen dispute resolution processes and supports for students with disabilities.