The Long Island Advocacy Center (LIAC) is a non-profit organization dedicated to protecting the rights of students and individuals with disabilities.
We are seeking someone, for a part time position (20 hours / weeek), with working knowledge of the Committee on Special Education (CSE process) and / or prior experience working with youth who are involved in the Juvenile Justice System and / or at risk of dropping out of high school.
IMPORTANT NOTE :
Salary : $26,000-$28,500 with generous benefits package, after a probation period, including 403(b) Plan.
The New York State Education Department reports that the following groups of students are the most vulnerable and at-risk on Long Island : youth involved in the Foster Care system, youth who are experiencing homelessness, youth who come from low-income families, English Language Learners, and students with disabilities.
The education advocate will provide information to at-risk youth and their families regarding their educational rights.
Assistance and advocacy will be provided to families regarding school problems such as truancy, discipline, suspensions, residency, Special Education services, English Language Learner services, and dropout prevention.
The education advocate will empower families as they navigate school meetings and conferences, including principal meetings, Committee on Special Education meetings, Manifestation Determination Reviews, and other school meetings as appropriate.
The Education Advocate position includes the following responsibilities :
If the student has a current educational disability.
Qualifications :
To apply, please submit your :
People of color, people with disabilities, LGBTQ+ persons, and candidates representing marginalized groups are strongly encouraged to apply.
Bilingual Education • New Hyde Park, New York, United States