Chief Officer - Legal Services

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Chief Officer - Legal Services
The candidate will provides direct, full-time professional legal counsel and representation for the Superintendent, the staff, and the School Board on school district matters in order to promote and protect the interests of the school division. Serves as the primary in-house legal counsel for City Public Schools. Works collaboratively with all stakeholders. Advises the Division Superintendent, Superintendent’s Staff, and other instructional and support staff regarding legal issues; including, but not limited to, the Constitution, students’ rights, education, special education, employment, civil rights, real estate, local government, procurement, and contract or tort law. Provides services in highly complex legal matters, coordinates with outside firms to handle litigation and other matters that are handled in the courts. Ensures compliance with federal and state laws. Interprets laws, ruling, and regulations. Recommends changes in policies and regulations to ensure compliance with applicable federal and state laws and Virginia Department of Education regulations. Responsible for maintaining and updating, as needed, the division’s policy manual. Provides advice regarding federal and state legislation of concern to the School Division. Coordinates with staff to develop legislation, policies, and other legal documents which promote the interests of the School Division. Provides advice regarding the School Division’s policy positions. Provides risk management and risk avoidance oversight, in conjunction with program managers and building principals. Recommends budget expenditures, amounts to be allocated, and amendments thereto for the provision of outside counsel for highly specialized legal matters. Reviews and provides legal clearance for regulations, agreements, materials, and other documents submitted to the School Board and FCCPS entities. Provides advice regarding nature and level of outside counsel services and negotiation of fees. Interfaces with opposing counsel and/or local government attorneys. Coordinates with School Board counsel regarding federal and state court litigation and other issues. Represents the Superintendent of Schools and staff in administrative hearings before fact-finding panels, School Board and other entities. Conducts research, gathers evidence, and takes other action as necessary to defend or initiate legal action. Performs and promotes all activities in compliance with equal employment and non-discrimination policies of the Falls Church City Public School Board. Facilitates compliance with the Virginia Freedom of Information Act and serves as Freedom of Information Act Officer. Coordinates and provides in-service training/professional development on legal matters which pertain to the overall administration of the School Division. Performs other duties as assigned, consistent with the goals and objectives of this position, by the School Board or Superintendent of Schools (or designee).

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