CSE Liaison

STEPHEN GAYNOR SCHOOL•New York, NY

2d•$80,000 - $120,000•Onsite

About The Position

Stephen Gaynor School is seeking a knowledgeable, empathetic, and detail-oriented CSE Liaison to serve as a bridge between the school, families, and external partners. The liaison guides and represents the school community through IEP, CSE, and due process proceedings, advocating for students’ individualized needs and providing clear counsel to educators and families. The role supports students with learning differences and works with a collaborative school community committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. The start date will be confirmed upon appointment. Stephen Gaynor School, located on Manhattan’s Upper West Side, provides individualized, evidence-based education for students in Pre-K through 8th grade who learn differently. The school describes its community as inclusive and focused on students’ academic, emotional, and developmental growth, confidence, self-advocacy, and belonging.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree.
At least five years of experience in special education in teaching, school psychology, or administration.
Experience writing IEPs and participating in subsequent meetings.
Experience interpreting and implementing federal and state special education laws and regulations, including their application in New York City.
Experience interpreting neuropsychological evaluations and other education-related records.
Knowledge of current trends and research in special education.
Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills and ability to build trust and rapport across diverse communities, including school staff, families, and outside professionals.
Ability to multitask and maintain organization.
Ability to maintain confidentiality and demonstrate ethical judgment and integrity.
Strong organization and resourcefulness, sound judgment, and a results-oriented mindset.
Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion and to the mission of Stephen Gaynor School.
Commitment to creating and maintaining an inclusive and diverse community.
Detail orientation and strong time-management skills.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team; self-motivation and flexibility.
High proficiency with Microsoft Office and Google Workspace.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree and an education focus preferred.
Experience in a lower (elementary) or middle school setting preferred.
Experience in an independent school setting preferred.
Experience with or knowledge of due process and impartial hearing processes preferred.

Responsibilities

Gather information from educators and administrators and prepare documentation to represent the school and students in IEP/CSE and due process proceedings.
Coordinate and participate in scheduling IEP meetings.
Represent the school at required IEP meetings and due process hearings.
Communicate regularly with Division Directors and faculty to support families navigating IEP-related matters.
Train faculty on the end-to-end IEP/CSE process.
Maintain records of individual student and family IEP/CSE and due process proceedings.
Liaise among incoming and currently enrolled families, the school, attorneys, CSE, and other representatives involved in IEP/CSE and due process proceedings.
Keep student data up to date in internal documents.
Attend full faculty and staff meetings.
Promote inclusion, belonging, and equity through work in the classroom and school community, and commit to anti-bias and anti-racism work.
Participate in ongoing professional development related to learning differences, anti-racism, and anti-bias.
Be an active member of the Gaynor community.
Perform other appropriate duties and responsibilities.