ASSISTANT LEGAL COUNSEL #1764

Illinois State Board of Education; Illinois; On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A state education agency in Illinois is seeking an Assistant Legal Counsel to support the Wellness and Student Care Department. The role includes analyzing legal issues regarding student care, making recommendations on health policies, and ensuring compliance with the Illinois school code. Ideal candidates must have a law degree, be licensed in Illinois, and possess strong communication skills. This is a full-time position offering opportunities to promote educational equity.

Qualifications

• At least two years of experience working as a licensed attorney.
• Familiarity with Illinois administrative rules and the Illinois school code.

Responsibilities

• Analyze, review, and investigate potential violations of the school code.
• Address legal issues related to wellness and student care.
• Make recommendations to ISBE and schools regarding health issues.

Skills

Strong written and verbal communications

Proficiency in Microsoft Suite

Ability to function independently and within a team

Education

Graduation from accredited law school

Licensed to practice law in Illinois

Job description

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Attorney will report to the Director of Legal Counsel and provide support to the Wellness and Student Care Department including, but not limited to, restraint/time out, student discipline/exclusion, bullying, and student social/emotional health. Areas covered by the Wellness and Student Care Department are required by statute and address aspects of education that are fundamental to educational equity.

Responsibilities

• Analyzes, reviews, and investigates potential violations of the school code pertaining to student care, wellness and safety.
• Addresses legal issues connected to wellness and student care, including but not limited to restraint/time out and bullying.
• Addresses matters pertaining to student discipline, including suspension and expulsion.
• Reviews complaints pertaining to school resource officers.
• Makes recommendations to ISBE and schools pertaining to school health issues, including school nursing.
• Prepares determinations and recommendations to the Superintendent of Education pertaining to hearings and investigations, in accordance with the purpose and intent of the Illinois school code.
• Works with ISBE staff within the Wellness and Student Care Department on department initiatives.
• Communicates with families, students (as appropriate), school personnel, regional office of education personnel, and attorneys (internal and external special counsel).
• Provides statutory, regulatory, and policy recommendations and guidance regarding school code.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Graduation from accredited law school. (Copy of transcripts required at time of application)
• Licensed to practice law in Illinois.
• At least two years of experience working as a licensed attorney.
• Strong skills in written and verbal communications.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Suite.
• Ability to function both independently and within a team.
• Familiarity with Illinois administrative rules and the Illinois school code.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of special education law.

ISBE provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. We actively foster a culture of inclusion and encourage individuals of all backgrounds to apply.

Illinois has an urgent and collective responsibility to achieve educational equity by ensuring that all policies, programs, and practices affirm the strengths that each and every child brings within their diverse backgrounds and life experiences, and by delivering the comprehensive supports, programs, and educational opportunities they need to succeed.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Legal
• Industries
• Education Administration Programs