Gersh Autism Academy is hiring: Recruiter (Cougar Mountain) in Issaquah

Recruiter (Cougar Mountain) – Gersh Autism Academy

Join to apply for the Recruiter (Cougar Mountain) role at Gersh Autism Academy. For over 30 years, Gersh Autism has empowered students on the autism spectrum to reach their full potential. Serving individuals aged 5‑21 across the U.S. and Puerto Rico, our network of K‑12 schools provides personalized education tailored to each student’s unique learning style. We offer comprehensive therapeutic services—speech, physical, occupational therapy, and more—along with vocational training for older students. Our dedicated team collaborates with families to ensure academic, social, and emotional growth, preparing students for success beyond the classroom.

We are committed to helping individuals on the autism spectrum lead fulfilling, independent lives. The Talent Acquisition team is on a mission to elevate the candidate experience and build teams that reflect our values and vision. We thrive in a fast‑paced environment and support one another with positivity, collaboration, and heart.

Role

• Partner with hiring teams to develop and execute effective sourcing, screening, and interview strategies
• Manage full‑cycle recruitment across multiple departments and locations
• Build and maintain strong talent pipelines through proactive sourcing, networking, and relationship management
• Identify and engage diverse and accomplished candidates through creative recruiting techniques
• Collaborate on improving our recruitment processes and bring fresh ideas to support long‑term hiring goals
• Serve as a trusted advisor to hiring teams, helping to evaluate talent and guide hiring decisions

You’re a people‑person who thrives in a fast‑moving environment. You bring positive energy, attention to detail, and a natural ability to connect with candidates. You enjoy the challenge of filling many roles at once, and you never lose sight of the importance of a great candidate experience.

You Also Bring

• A passion for recruitment and a strong sense of purpose in connecting people to meaningful work
• The ability to attract, assess, and engage top talent across a wide range of roles
• Strong communication skills, sound judgment, and a collaborative approach
• A talent for balancing multiple priorities while staying organized and focused
• Confidence reviewing resumes and portfolios, and making data‑driven recommendations to hiring team

Qualifications

• 3+ years of full‑cycle recruiting experience, specifically in ABA or education
• Proven success sourcing and hiring for a variety of roles across disciplines
• Experience with creative sourcing strategies and passive candidate engagement
• Strong relationship‑building skills with both candidates and hiring leaders
• Ability to translate hiring plans into actionable recruiting strategies
• Experience actively networking with local schools, universities, community programs, and business partners to create ongoing pipelines of qualified candidates and expand recruiting reach

Travel is required; this is an in‑person position traveling between our Issaquah and Bellevue, WA schools.

Benefits

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401k matching)
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
• Short‑Term & Long‑Term Disability
• Training & Development

Compensation

Base salary of $81,000 per year for Cougar Mountain, WA, plus a KRA bonus. Full‑time employees receive a competitive benefits package.