Job Description
Legal Counsel - Office of Special Education, State Operated Schools
Salary: $88,440 per year
Job Title: Legal Counsel
Experience: Juris Doctorate from an ABA approved law school and member of the Missouri Bar in good standing
Job Location: 205 Jefferson St., Jefferson City, MO 65101
Organization: Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE)
Department: Legal Services
Job Type: Full-Time Salaried
Office Hours: 8:00 - 4:30pm (Flexible schedule may be available within core hours)
Why You'll Love This Position:
- Opportunity to work within the Division of Learning Services and make a positive impact on students and adults with disabilities. - Chance to oversee the operation of three school systems administered by the State Board of Education. - Ability to provide legal counsel and support to the State Operated Programs.
Responsibilities:
- Provide legal advice and support to the State Operated Programs regarding special education law, regulation, policy, and practices. - Assist in the development of regulation and policy for the State Operated Programs. - Act as a liaison between the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education and the Office of the Attorney General. - Develop and review contracts, agreements, and procedures for the State Operated Programs and other Department offices. - Manage and coordinate record requests, including email and record searches, tracking, meeting deadlines, and providing counsel to program staff. - Provide legal guidance in human resources matters. - Conduct training for State Operated Program staff. - Coordinate with the Legal Counsel - Office of Special Education, Compliance on workload management and issues that impact the Office of Special Education. - Research and respond to internal and external inquiries relating to case law, legislation, regulations, and federal and state statutes. - Address and respond to constituent and legal counsel questions regarding the Office of Special Education. - Assist in responding to complaints against the Department. - Provide legal support to the Office of the Chief Counsel. - Serve as a hearing officer for the Department. - Perform other related work as assigned. - Demonstrate regular, reliable, and engaged attendance.
Qualifications:
- Juris Doctorate from an ABA approved law school. - Member of the Missouri Bar in good standing.
Benefits:
- Defined pension plan. - Generous amounts of leave and holiday time. - Eligibility for health insurance coverage. - Total Compensation Calculator available to demonstrate the value of working for the State of Missouri.
Equal Opportunity Employer:
The **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW*** is an equal opportunity employer and celebrates diversity. The department does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, veteran status, mental or physical disability, or any other basis prohibited by statute in its programs and activities.
Notice of Non-Discrimination:
The Department of Elementary and Secondary Education does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, veteran status, mental or physical disability, or any other basis prohibited by statute in its programs and activities. Inquiries related to department programs and to the location of services, activities, and facilities that are accessible by persons with disabilities may be directed to the Jefferson State Office Building, Director of Civil Rights Compliance and MOA Coordinator.
To Our Applicants with Disabilities:
The department is committed to accommodating special needs and will make reasonable attempts to do so. Please notify the Director of Human Resources if you require assistance with any phase of the application process.
Notice to Applicants:
The **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW*** is unable to sponsor applicants in their application for work visas through INS. Please contact Human Resources with any questions.
Join our team and make a positive impact on the lives of students and adults with disabilities. Apply now for the Legal Counsel position with the Office of Special Education at State Operated Schools.
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