Albemarle County Public Schools
School Division Counsel
Albemarle County Public Schools, Charlottesville, Virginia, United States, 22904
In Albemarle County Public Schools, we work together as a team to end the predictive value of race, class, gender, and special capacities for our children’s success through high-quality teaching and learning for all. We seek to build relationships with families and communities to ensure that every student succeeds.We are the first public school division in Virginia, and among the first in the country, to develop and implement an Anti-Racism policy with the expressed purpose of building school communities that share the responsibility to recognize and end racism, eliminate inequitable practices that result in achievement gaps, and support the unique gifts, talents, and interests of
every
child. In ACPS, “all” really means
all.ACPS employees enjoy competitive pay and benefits, including health & dental coverage, retirement, flexible spending accounts, paid time off, wellness program, discounts on gym memberships, and more! Be sure to check out our website to learn more about our Division and our Schools.GENERAL DEFINITION OF WORK:The Albemarle County Public Schools Division Counsel will be a member of the Superintendent’s Cabinet and the School Division's Leadership Team. The School Board Attorney’s contributions will build safe, excellent, and equitable learning opportunities for our County’s public school children. Provides general legal services to the School Board, Superintendent, and staff, performing related work as required. The attorney serves as legal counsel to the School Board and school division.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:Conducts legal and policy research;Provides oral and written opinions on policy and legal matters;Works with legislative liaison to draft legislative proposals and positions for the Board;Prepares for and attends regular School Board meetings and any other meetings, during regular work hours or otherwise, as requested by the School Board and Superintendent and is called upon to render procedural and legal advice;Conducts complex litigation and negotiation involving the School Board, Superintendent or employees in state and federal courts;Reviews and draws up legal documents required in the operation of the school division and renders opinions relative to substance, form, and propriety of such documents;Advises the school division personnel on compliance with federal and state statutes, County policies and ordinances, court process, rules, regulations, policy, and practice;Advises the School Board and Superintendent on the purchase, sale, exchange or lease of property;Makes arrangements for the retention and management of outside legal counsel in cases involving extensive or specialized litigation;Represents the School Board, Superintendent or employees before administrative agencies;Advises the School Board and Superintendent on human resources matters;Provides formal and informal training to the School Board, administrators, teachers, and employees in the legal aspects of their duties;Works closely with the County Attorney’s Office in certain matters relating to the school division;Serves on the Superintendent’s Direct Reports team and participates in decision-making as appropriate;Participates with staff in preparing School Board Attorney’s portion of the annual operating budget and is responsible for controlling expenditures upon adoption;Prepares oral, written, and computer generated reports including legal opinions, court documents, and projector displayed presentations;Participates in the preparation and review of policy documents and informational items for public release;Provides work direction to staff who performs secretarial, bookkeeping and administrative support as indicated in the job description of that position;Oversees the Title IX Office and directly supervises the Title IX Coordinator;Provides other work as required.KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:Comprehensive knowledge of federal constitutional provisions, statutory law, case law, and regulations; comprehensive knowledge of state constitutional provisions, statutory law, case law, and regulations; and comprehensive knowledge of local ordinances, policies, and regulations as applicable to the authority and function of school boards and school divisions. Comprehensive knowledge of School Board policy and practice. Considerable legal research and writing skills. Demonstrated ability to organize, interpret and apply legal principles and knowledge to complex legal issues. Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with public officials and the public at large. Demonstrated ability to use good professional judgment. Demonstrated ability to present complex ideas in writing and orally to diverse audiences. Use of personal computer and typical office software for extensive legal research, computer scanner, computer printer, projector, fax machine, telephone, and cell phone.EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:Graduation from law school or recognized standing and a minimum of 8 years related experience. Must be licensed to practice law in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Must be admitted to practice before the Virginia Supreme Court and Federal district courts or be able to obtain admission within 3 months after employment begins.PHYSICAL CONDITIONS AND NATURE OF WORK CONTACTS:Physical Demands: Work is typically performed in an office setting primarily sitting at office equipment and files; with occasional light lifting and other limited physical activities. Occasional operation of automated computer office equipment is required. Frequent travel to school sites throughout the County and occasional state-wide or regional travel is required. Attendance at meetings outside the normal duty hours is frequently required. Regular involvement with principals and teachers throughout the School Division. Usually, there is a need to motivate, establish rapport, gain support, persuade or influence individuals or groups. Considerable contact with the members of the School Board, the Superintendent, all Superintendent’s Cabinet members, County Attorney, Human Resource Department staff, directors, teachers, and other staff for the provision of comprehensive legal services. Occasional contact with the members of the County Board of Supervisors, Planning Commission, and their staffs including the County Executive, Deputy County Executive and Assistant County Executive for the purpose of effectuating school capital projects and joint legislative initiatives. Occasional contact with opposing legal counsel, employees, students, and others with adverse interests to the position of the school system. Occasional contact with judges, administrative hearing officers, and regulatory agency personnel during the process of litigation or negotiation.
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every
child. In ACPS, “all” really means
all.ACPS employees enjoy competitive pay and benefits, including health & dental coverage, retirement, flexible spending accounts, paid time off, wellness program, discounts on gym memberships, and more! Be sure to check out our website to learn more about our Division and our Schools.GENERAL DEFINITION OF WORK:The Albemarle County Public Schools Division Counsel will be a member of the Superintendent’s Cabinet and the School Division's Leadership Team. The School Board Attorney’s contributions will build safe, excellent, and equitable learning opportunities for our County’s public school children. Provides general legal services to the School Board, Superintendent, and staff, performing related work as required. The attorney serves as legal counsel to the School Board and school division.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:Conducts legal and policy research;Provides oral and written opinions on policy and legal matters;Works with legislative liaison to draft legislative proposals and positions for the Board;Prepares for and attends regular School Board meetings and any other meetings, during regular work hours or otherwise, as requested by the School Board and Superintendent and is called upon to render procedural and legal advice;Conducts complex litigation and negotiation involving the School Board, Superintendent or employees in state and federal courts;Reviews and draws up legal documents required in the operation of the school division and renders opinions relative to substance, form, and propriety of such documents;Advises the school division personnel on compliance with federal and state statutes, County policies and ordinances, court process, rules, regulations, policy, and practice;Advises the School Board and Superintendent on the purchase, sale, exchange or lease of property;Makes arrangements for the retention and management of outside legal counsel in cases involving extensive or specialized litigation;Represents the School Board, Superintendent or employees before administrative agencies;Advises the School Board and Superintendent on human resources matters;Provides formal and informal training to the School Board, administrators, teachers, and employees in the legal aspects of their duties;Works closely with the County Attorney’s Office in certain matters relating to the school division;Serves on the Superintendent’s Direct Reports team and participates in decision-making as appropriate;Participates with staff in preparing School Board Attorney’s portion of the annual operating budget and is responsible for controlling expenditures upon adoption;Prepares oral, written, and computer generated reports including legal opinions, court documents, and projector displayed presentations;Participates in the preparation and review of policy documents and informational items for public release;Provides work direction to staff who performs secretarial, bookkeeping and administrative support as indicated in the job description of that position;Oversees the Title IX Office and directly supervises the Title IX Coordinator;Provides other work as required.KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:Comprehensive knowledge of federal constitutional provisions, statutory law, case law, and regulations; comprehensive knowledge of state constitutional provisions, statutory law, case law, and regulations; and comprehensive knowledge of local ordinances, policies, and regulations as applicable to the authority and function of school boards and school divisions. Comprehensive knowledge of School Board policy and practice. Considerable legal research and writing skills. Demonstrated ability to organize, interpret and apply legal principles and knowledge to complex legal issues. Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with public officials and the public at large. Demonstrated ability to use good professional judgment. Demonstrated ability to present complex ideas in writing and orally to diverse audiences. Use of personal computer and typical office software for extensive legal research, computer scanner, computer printer, projector, fax machine, telephone, and cell phone.EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:Graduation from law school or recognized standing and a minimum of 8 years related experience. Must be licensed to practice law in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Must be admitted to practice before the Virginia Supreme Court and Federal district courts or be able to obtain admission within 3 months after employment begins.PHYSICAL CONDITIONS AND NATURE OF WORK CONTACTS:Physical Demands: Work is typically performed in an office setting primarily sitting at office equipment and files; with occasional light lifting and other limited physical activities. Occasional operation of automated computer office equipment is required. Frequent travel to school sites throughout the County and occasional state-wide or regional travel is required. Attendance at meetings outside the normal duty hours is frequently required. Regular involvement with principals and teachers throughout the School Division. Usually, there is a need to motivate, establish rapport, gain support, persuade or influence individuals or groups. Considerable contact with the members of the School Board, the Superintendent, all Superintendent’s Cabinet members, County Attorney, Human Resource Department staff, directors, teachers, and other staff for the provision of comprehensive legal services. Occasional contact with the members of the County Board of Supervisors, Planning Commission, and their staffs including the County Executive, Deputy County Executive and Assistant County Executive for the purpose of effectuating school capital projects and joint legislative initiatives. Occasional contact with opposing legal counsel, employees, students, and others with adverse interests to the position of the school system. Occasional contact with judges, administrative hearing officers, and regulatory agency personnel during the process of litigation or negotiation.
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