Charter School Legal Counsel - Education Policy

Illinois State Board of Education; Illinois; On-site; USD 87,000 - 131,000; Full time

Job summary

Illinois State Board of Education in Springfield or Chicago seeks an Education Law Generalist with a Charter Focus to interpret the Illinois School Code and general law. The Assistant Legal Counsel will advise on charter issues including certification, authorization, and best practices for charter schools.

The role reports to the Director of Legal Counsel and requires experience in charter operations, policy guidance, and collaboration with agency leadership.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited law school; transcripts required at time of application.
• Licensed to practice law in Illinois; transcripts required at time of application.
• Knowledge of school code and charter school operations in Illinois.
• Knowledge of administrative code implementing the school code and relevant portions of the United States Code and United States Code of Federal Regulations.
• Ability to read, synthesize and communicate information relating to complex laws and rules.
• Ability to work maintain records, prepare reports and correspondence relating to the work.
• Proficient in public speaking and communication.
• Ability to direct and organize large projects.
• Ability in multitasking.

Responsibilities

• Researches applicable law, regulations and non-regulatory guidance and performs legal analysis.
• Drafts communications and memoranda on matters impacting school districts, regional offices of education, charter schools, alternative schools, nonpublic programs and programs receiving public funds.
• Drafts and reviews authorization and certification documents for charter schools.
• Drafts and reviews other necessary documentation for operation of charter schools.
• Provides legal and program guidance in developing policy and strategic decision making.
• Drafts decisions and legal opinions for the Agency.
• Provides technical assistance to school administrators and other constituents as appropriate.
• Communicates with attorneys, employees of other government agencies/legislative office, constituents, stakeholders and internal agency personnel.
• Reviews and drafts legislation and rules.
• Communicates Agency opinion on legislation and rule.
• Oversees relevant litigation and admin proceedings.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Public speaking

Communication

Multitasking

Project management

Recordkeeping

Education

Law degree (JD)

Job description

Illinois State Board of Education in Springfield or Chicago seeks an Education Law Generalist with a Charter Focus to interpret the Illinois School Code and general law. The Assistant Legal Counsel will advise on charter issues including certification, authorization, and best practices for charter schools.

The role reports to the Director of Legal Counsel and requires experience in charter operations, policy guidance, and collaboration with agency leadership.