Strategic School Counsel | Education Law & Compliance

Texas-School-For-the-Dea; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 134,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Texas School for the Deaf (TSD) seeks a General Counsel in Austin, TX. This 12-month, full-time role provides legal advice to the Superintendent and Governing Board and coordinates with the Office of the Attorney General. Responsibilities include school and human resources law, special education, and privacy rules.

ARD/IEP attendance and agency training are key duties. The position requires at least five years of school and state agency law experience, a J.D./LL.B., Texas bar admission, and

Qualifications

• Five years of experience in school law and state agency law or regulations.
• Graduation from an accredited law school with a LL.B. or J.D. degree.
• Licensed as an attorney by the State of Texas and member in good standing with the State Bar of Texas.
• Knowledge of Individuals with Disabilities Education Act and related laws.
• Sign Language: SLPI Survival level required.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice, consultation and opinions to Superintendent and Governing Board.
• Serve as liaison between the office of the Attorney General and the Superintendent and Board.
• Attend ARD/IEP meetings when warranted for legal representation.
• Provide training to agency employees on legal issues and general school law.
• Coordinate responses to employee grievances and advise on disciplinary actions.

Skills

Legal knowledge

Sign language

Leadership

Communication

Education

J.D./LL.B. degree

Job description

Texas School for the Deaf (TSD) seeks a General Counsel in Austin, TX. This 12-month, full-time role provides legal advice to the Superintendent and Governing Board and coordinates with the Office of the Attorney General. Responsibilities include school and human resources law, special education, and privacy rules.

ARD/IEP attendance and agency training are key duties. The position requires at least five years of school and state agency law experience, a J.D./LL.B., Texas bar admission, and