Description:
Qualifications:- Doctor of Jurisprudence degree from an accredited university;
- Licensed to practice law in the State of Texas for at least three (3) years;
- Knowledge of local, state, and federal laws, regulations relating to public education;
- Preference given to applicants with experience in the areas of education law and disability law;
- Skills to represent the District in administrative litigation;
- Demonstrated legal research and litigation skills;
- Ability to interpret law, policy, and procedures;
- Exceptional organizational, communication, public relations, and interpersonal skills;
- Strong organizational, communication and interpersonal skills required to achieve the goals of the position;
- Ability to anticipate, manage, analyze, evaluate, and summarize legal issues and findings, and to present legal issues, findings, and recommendations in a clear and concise manner to District personnel and other individuals or at proceedings;
- Ability to analyze complex legal issues; manage multiple projects/programs; problem solve; and use of technology;
- Ability to work independently and as a team.
Terms of Employment:
Probationary/Term Contract: 250 days
Salary:
Pay Grade EL-1
Essential Functions:
- Assist the General Counsel with the operations of the Legal department in support of the goals and objectives of the District.
- Provide legal advice on complicated, high profile, or high exposure matters to the Superintendent of Schools, and senior management.
- Assist in the planning and development of legal policy and office procedures and processes for the District.
- Review requests for professional staff development and render appropriate training as approved by the General Counsel to the Board of Trustees and District staff.
- Assist the General Counsel in advising the Board of Trustees and Superintendent in the execution of contracts, the formulation and execution of policy and other legal issues.
- Provide direction and assistance to legal staff as directed by the General Counsel during the General Counsel's absence from the office.
- Attend Board meetings and other administrative meetings to provide legal counsel as directed by the General Counsel.
- Assist in the monitoring and handling of cases assigned to outside counsel as directed by the General Counsel.
- Assist with coordinating and overseeing timely compliance with subpoenas, including subpoenas for student records, employee records or other types of records.
- Accept and respond to notices of claims and demands against the District.
- Provide advice to the appropriate district representatives regarding all matters of student discipline involving suspensions and student appeals for the purpose of ensuring all laws, regulations and policies are followed.
- Handle complaints, hearings and litigation related to Special Education (or delegating the same to staff or outside counsel).
- Provide assistance and advice regarding district records, including but not limited to requests made under the Texas Public Information Act.
- Monitor compliance with the Texas Open Meetings Act.
- Provide legal counsel on the use of District facilities.
- Draft legal documents, rules and regulations, resolutions, applications of diverse kinds, inter-local agreements, and all other legal or quasi-legal papers as needed.
- Negotiate and draft contracts for the acquisition of real and personal property, the employment of architects, contract management firms, contractors, and other entities.
- Review legislation introduced in the State Legislature and interpret the impact of such legislation on the interests of the District.
- Request advice and information from governmental agencies and regulatory bodies, as needed.
- Assist with the responses to investigations by the Texas Education Agency, U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights, and other administrative, regulatory, or law enforcement agencies.
- Comply with policies established by federal and state law, State Board of Education rules, and local board policies.
- Regular and reliable attendance is an essential job function.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Working Conditions:
Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:
Maintain emotional control under stress. Frequent prolonged and irregular hours. Frequent districtwide and occasional overnight travel.
Deadline to Apply:
October 29, 2025 or until filled
Applications will be reviewed.
Not all applicants will be interviewed.
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