Academy District 20
Executive Director for Legal Services
Academy District 20, Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States, 80901
Executive Director for Legal Services
The Executive Director for Legal Services provides legal support to the District administration. The following statements are illustrative of the essential functions of the job and other key duties that may be required. The description may not include all functions performed by the incumbents in various locations. The district reserves the right to modify or change the duties or the essential functions of this job at any time. The essential functions include: Reports consistently for work as scheduled Performs other duties as assigned Attains proficient or higher evaluations on established Performance Standards Acts as the District hearing officer for expulsion recommendations Assists with complaints filed with the Office for Civil Rights involving student issues as needed Assists with preparation of a standardized student District handbook which all schools must use as a template in order to assure effective notice to parents and students of District policies and procedures Assists with training District administrators and other District staff as appropriate on topics of legal importance (e.g., Section 504 law, FERPA, new federal or state laws that affect K-12 education) Attends Board of Education meetings Attends manifestation hearings, Special Education staffings, and "504" sessions as appropriate Attends relevant conferences for the purpose of professional development, including Council of School Attorney meetings Coordinates the charter school application process for new charter school applicants as needed Coordinates with the District General Counsel and other outside counsel as needed May attend Colorado Association of School Executives legislative committee meetings May oversee the process of enforcing compulsory attendance laws and approves funding for truancy court May provide updates to Cabinet, Board of Education, and District stakeholder groups on local, state and federal legislation related to K-12 education Other duties as assigned Participates in the negotiation process relative to the annual contract revisions with charter school(s) and contract school(s) Participates in the Policy Review Committee that considers proposed revisions to and new administrative policies and regulations, as may be required by new laws or to match policy to changes in practice Provides guidance and advice to building administrators relative to the student discipline process and other legal matters as needed Provides legal advice to the Board of Education as requested Reviews and/or interprets contracts as needed Supports the Special Education team as needed Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Ability to create, access, input, retrieve, and manipulate information in various software systems Ability to direct and supervise a variety of committees and task forces Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with District personnel and members of the public Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors, coworkers, administrators, departments, other agencies, and the general public Ability to follow oral and written instructions Ability to litigate cases for the District Ability to maintain confidentiality Ability to manage simultaneous demands and set clear priorities Ability to provide high quality legal advice to District administrators Ability to provide high-energy leadership and to contribute to the success of the executive team Ability to research legal issues Ability to simplify and communicate critical changes to legislation, to a variety of audiences Ability to supervise and evaluate staff Commitment to shared decision-making and collaborative teaming Commitment to the education of students as a primary responsibility Demonstrates citizenship, compassion, courage, discernment, excellence, honesty, hope, integrity, patience, perseverance, reliability, respect, responsibility, and trustworthiness Detail-oriented Effective presentation skills Energetic, creative, innovative, flexible Enthusiasm for the field of school law Excellent cooperative, collaborative, and problem-solving skills Knowledge and understanding of state and federal legislation that directly influences the policies and procedures of school districts Knowledge of and experience in the use of technology Long range planning skills Proven experience in dealing with challenging situations Proven experience in making improvements to programs and processes Strong organizational, interpersonal, written, listening, and verbal communication skills Thorough knowledge of Colorado and federal law as it relates to education including by not limited to confidentiality and data privacy; students with disabilities, including IDEA and Section 504 law; student federal and state constitutional, statutory, and regulatory rights and responsibilities; tort law; contract law; property law; others as needed Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those a staff member typically encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. They are included for informational purposes and are not all-inclusive. Physical Demands: The following are some of the physical demands commonly associated with this position. They are included for informational purposes and are not all-inclusive. All physical demands, if listed, are considered essential functions. Sits, stands, walks, stoops, kneels, and crouches/squats while performing duties Has oral and auditory capacity enabling interaction interpersonally and/or through communication devices Uses eyes, hands, and finger coordination enabling the use of equipment and writing utensils Cognitive Functions: The following are some of the cognitive functions commonly associated with this position. They are included for informational purposes and are not all-inclusive. The staff member may be required to analyze, communicate, compare, compile, compute, coordinate, copy, evaluate, instruct, negotiate, synthesize, reason, and use interpersonal skills. Required Qualifications: Colorado License to Practice Law - Colorado Bar Association (CBA) First-professional degree (e.g., D.C. or D.C.M., D.D.S. or D.M.D.,M.D., O.D., D.O., D.Phar., Pod.D. or D.P.M., D.V.M., L.L.B.or J.D., M.Div., M.H.L., B.D., or Ordination) in Law Be in good standing with the Colorado Supreme Court licensing division Preferred Qualifications: 3-5 Years Experience in an Educational Setting 3-5 Years Legal or Legal Office Experience 3-5 Years Experience litigating or participating in cases regarding Special Education, 504, IEP's, etc. Timeline: Posting Date: Thursday, July 31 Closing Date: Monday, August 25 at Noon Preliminary Interviews: Thursday, August 28 Final Interviews: Wednesday, September 3 Compensation Range: $140,020-$150,020 Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 Hours per Day: 8.0 hour(s) per day Number of Days per Year: 225 Days Full-time - Regular For more information on our benefits, please visit Employee Benefits | Academy District 20 FLSA Status: United States of America (Exempt) How to Apply: New applicants (including current district staff members) must use the Workday application portal. Documents emailed directly to a supervisor will not be considered for application purposes and will not receive a response. A completed online application also includes the following uploaded documents in PDF format: A letter of application which states why you feel you are qualified for the position and your background
The Executive Director for Legal Services provides legal support to the District administration. The following statements are illustrative of the essential functions of the job and other key duties that may be required. The description may not include all functions performed by the incumbents in various locations. The district reserves the right to modify or change the duties or the essential functions of this job at any time. The essential functions include: Reports consistently for work as scheduled Performs other duties as assigned Attains proficient or higher evaluations on established Performance Standards Acts as the District hearing officer for expulsion recommendations Assists with complaints filed with the Office for Civil Rights involving student issues as needed Assists with preparation of a standardized student District handbook which all schools must use as a template in order to assure effective notice to parents and students of District policies and procedures Assists with training District administrators and other District staff as appropriate on topics of legal importance (e.g., Section 504 law, FERPA, new federal or state laws that affect K-12 education) Attends Board of Education meetings Attends manifestation hearings, Special Education staffings, and "504" sessions as appropriate Attends relevant conferences for the purpose of professional development, including Council of School Attorney meetings Coordinates the charter school application process for new charter school applicants as needed Coordinates with the District General Counsel and other outside counsel as needed May attend Colorado Association of School Executives legislative committee meetings May oversee the process of enforcing compulsory attendance laws and approves funding for truancy court May provide updates to Cabinet, Board of Education, and District stakeholder groups on local, state and federal legislation related to K-12 education Other duties as assigned Participates in the negotiation process relative to the annual contract revisions with charter school(s) and contract school(s) Participates in the Policy Review Committee that considers proposed revisions to and new administrative policies and regulations, as may be required by new laws or to match policy to changes in practice Provides guidance and advice to building administrators relative to the student discipline process and other legal matters as needed Provides legal advice to the Board of Education as requested Reviews and/or interprets contracts as needed Supports the Special Education team as needed Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Ability to create, access, input, retrieve, and manipulate information in various software systems Ability to direct and supervise a variety of committees and task forces Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with District personnel and members of the public Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors, coworkers, administrators, departments, other agencies, and the general public Ability to follow oral and written instructions Ability to litigate cases for the District Ability to maintain confidentiality Ability to manage simultaneous demands and set clear priorities Ability to provide high quality legal advice to District administrators Ability to provide high-energy leadership and to contribute to the success of the executive team Ability to research legal issues Ability to simplify and communicate critical changes to legislation, to a variety of audiences Ability to supervise and evaluate staff Commitment to shared decision-making and collaborative teaming Commitment to the education of students as a primary responsibility Demonstrates citizenship, compassion, courage, discernment, excellence, honesty, hope, integrity, patience, perseverance, reliability, respect, responsibility, and trustworthiness Detail-oriented Effective presentation skills Energetic, creative, innovative, flexible Enthusiasm for the field of school law Excellent cooperative, collaborative, and problem-solving skills Knowledge and understanding of state and federal legislation that directly influences the policies and procedures of school districts Knowledge of and experience in the use of technology Long range planning skills Proven experience in dealing with challenging situations Proven experience in making improvements to programs and processes Strong organizational, interpersonal, written, listening, and verbal communication skills Thorough knowledge of Colorado and federal law as it relates to education including by not limited to confidentiality and data privacy; students with disabilities, including IDEA and Section 504 law; student federal and state constitutional, statutory, and regulatory rights and responsibilities; tort law; contract law; property law; others as needed Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those a staff member typically encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. They are included for informational purposes and are not all-inclusive. Physical Demands: The following are some of the physical demands commonly associated with this position. They are included for informational purposes and are not all-inclusive. All physical demands, if listed, are considered essential functions. Sits, stands, walks, stoops, kneels, and crouches/squats while performing duties Has oral and auditory capacity enabling interaction interpersonally and/or through communication devices Uses eyes, hands, and finger coordination enabling the use of equipment and writing utensils Cognitive Functions: The following are some of the cognitive functions commonly associated with this position. They are included for informational purposes and are not all-inclusive. The staff member may be required to analyze, communicate, compare, compile, compute, coordinate, copy, evaluate, instruct, negotiate, synthesize, reason, and use interpersonal skills. Required Qualifications: Colorado License to Practice Law - Colorado Bar Association (CBA) First-professional degree (e.g., D.C. or D.C.M., D.D.S. or D.M.D.,M.D., O.D., D.O., D.Phar., Pod.D. or D.P.M., D.V.M., L.L.B.or J.D., M.Div., M.H.L., B.D., or Ordination) in Law Be in good standing with the Colorado Supreme Court licensing division Preferred Qualifications: 3-5 Years Experience in an Educational Setting 3-5 Years Legal or Legal Office Experience 3-5 Years Experience litigating or participating in cases regarding Special Education, 504, IEP's, etc. Timeline: Posting Date: Thursday, July 31 Closing Date: Monday, August 25 at Noon Preliminary Interviews: Thursday, August 28 Final Interviews: Wednesday, September 3 Compensation Range: $140,020-$150,020 Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 Hours per Day: 8.0 hour(s) per day Number of Days per Year: 225 Days Full-time - Regular For more information on our benefits, please visit Employee Benefits | Academy District 20 FLSA Status: United States of America (Exempt) How to Apply: New applicants (including current district staff members) must use the Workday application portal. Documents emailed directly to a supervisor will not be considered for application purposes and will not receive a response. A completed online application also includes the following uploaded documents in PDF format: A letter of application which states why you feel you are qualified for the position and your background