Special Education Fellow
Disability Rights Ohio is pleased to announce the Ingram White Castle/Columbus Foundation Fellowship in Special Education Advocacy. The Special Education Fellowship position is a one-year fellowship that will begin as soon as it is filled and run through July 2026. The fellowship may be extended contingent on continued funding. The Special Education Fellowship is a paid position.
The Special Education Fellow will be employed by and directly support the Education Team at Disability Rights Ohio, a non-profit corporation with a mission to advocate for the human, civil and legal rights of people with disabilities in Ohio. The Fellow will provide advocacy to students with disabilities who are eligible for an Individualized Education Program under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act. The Fellow will counsel parents and their children, and attend IEP meetings with families in schools in Franklin and surrounding counties (Central Ohio area). The Fellow will receive supervision from the Education Team Leader at Disability Rights Ohio.
The fellow must have a Juris Doctor, and take the Ohio bar exam in July 2025, or have been admitted recently to the practice of law in Ohio as a licensed attorney.
As an employee of Disability Rights Ohio, the designated system under federal and state law to protect and advocate the rights of people with disabilities in Ohio (P&A), the Fellow will demonstrate:
- Commitment to the mission of the P&A and to the civil rights of all people.
- Understanding of and commitment to client directed advocacy.
- Ability to work with individuals from a variety of cultural backgrounds.
- Excellent organizational skills, ability to manage multiple priorities and meet court or other deadlines.
- Excellent listening skills.
- Proficiency in oral and written communication, computer literacy.
- Ability to take direction and work with teams of agency professionals.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality.
Job Type:
Full-time non-bargaining unit member
Benefits:
- 401(k)/matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
Monday to Friday
Education:
Law Degree
License/Certification:
License to practice law in Ohio
Work Location:
Remote, significant travel within the central Ohio area
Salary:
Initial base compensation will be $57,500 per year. Upon successful admission to the Ohio Bar, salary will increase to $63,250 per year.
Deadline to submit applications: The application period is open and applications will be accepted until the position is filled. To apply submit cover letter and resume to HR@disabilityrightsohio.org.
Disability Rights Ohio (DRO) is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in employment activities based on any protected class. This job description is designed to be a good representation of the job requirements but is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the employee. Employment DRO is at-will; this job description does not constitute a contract of employment.