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Job Title: ASSISTANT GENERAL COUNSEL (No Child Left Behind)
Posting Date: April 15, 2008
Closing Date: No Closing Date
Salary Range: 72,420 - 108,528 (annually)
Represents Detroit Public Schools on legal matters, including civil litigation. Discusses legal issues and provides support to department managers that will assist them in meeting business objectives.
Job Type: Administrative
Benefits Eligibility: Successful candidates will be eligible for medical, dental, vision and life insurance coverage, as well as illness and vacation days.
Reports to: General Counsel
Location: Office of the General Counsel
Candidates must possess a Juris Doctor Degree from an accredited law school and currently be licensed to practice law in the State of Michigan. Candidates must submit proof of degree and good standing with the Michigan Bar Association. Additional graduate level education (e.g. MBA, EdD, PhD) is desirable. Graduate level education in areas of elementary and secondary education is a plus.
Candidates must have a minimum of five (5) years progressively more experience as a practicing attorney in education law, specifically, regulations related to administration of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) and the No Child Left Behind Act (NCLB) required. Minimum two (2) years experience in a school district, institution of higher education, non-profit or government agency required. Minimum of two (2) years experience working in a law firm or general corporate legal setting required. Strong interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills required along with an executive presence to effectively interact with senior level managers, individuals throughout the school district, as well as, individuals external to the district. Candidates must have a broad understanding of elementary and secondary education issues, as well as, the legal issues of ESEA and NCLB administration. Must be proficient in Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
Regular Attendance is critical; must have an exemplary attendance record.
Must be able to verify whether U.S. citizen, resident alien, or otherwise authorized to accept employment in the U.S.
Must be physically able to perform the duties and responsibilities outlined with or without accommodations.
Under the direction of the General Counsel will perform the following duties and have the following responsibilities:
1. Provides legal advice to the General Counsel, office heads and school administrators;
2. Participates in case preparation and makes recommendations to the General Counsel concerning litigation strategies;
3. Reviews and submits recommendations to the General Counsel for approval of all contracts between vendors and the school district;
4. Provides in-service training to staff;
5. Attends Cabinet meetings as directed by General Counsel;
6. Supervises the investigation of actual, threatened or potential litigation;
7. Drafts or reviews proposed language for contracts, policies and procedures;
8. Carries out other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the General Counsel.
You must provide a non-refundable payment of $65.25 by cashier's check, certified check or money order, payable to the I.I.S. (Identix Identification Services).
There is an option to pay by MasterCard or Visa. If you elect to pay by credit card, you must call Identix at (866) 226-2952 prior to your appointment, because they are unable to accept credit cards at the fingerprint site.
Please be prompt when arriving at the fingerprinting site. In order to be fingerprinted, you must present your state issued picture ID or passport, the completed LiveScan Fingerprint Request form, the completed Identix Michigan Fingerprint Applicant Information form, as well as the fingerprint fee of $65.25.
All fingerprinting appointments will be scheduled by Detroit Public Schools, Human Resources Department.
APPLICATION PACKET CAN BE DOWNLOADED FROM www.detroit.k12.mi.us/employment.
Internal candidates: Must submit a letter of interest, resume, proof of highest degree obtained, their current classification (job title); work location and telephone number; file number; home address and telephone number; specific location(s) of interest and job requisition number(s), as well as any other requested documentation stated in this job announcement to the address listed at the end of this posting.
External candidates: Must submit a completed employment application, proof of highest degree obtained, as well as any other requested documentation stated in this job announcement to the address listed at the end of this posting.
Successful candidates are required to submit official transcript(s) at point of offer to hire. Service outside of the Detroit Public Schools must be verified by the applicant’s employer(s) prior to hire.
It is the applicant’s responsibility to provide all documentation (including copies) as requested. All documentation must be submitted along with the letter of interest. Due to the high volume of candidates applying for positions, we regret that we are unable to pull individual personnel files to retrieve/copy documents. Therefore, to assure the application process is not delayed, if you are applying for multiple positions with the district, we strongly encourage you to have available several photocopies of your credentials to be submitted for each position for which you apply. Documentation will not be accepted subsequent to the closing date of the announcement. Incomplete information will not be considered. Applicants requesting assistance during the application process should contact the Office of Recruitment and Employment Services at (313) 873-7101.
Detroit Public Schools – Welcome Center
Attn: ASSISTANT GENERAL COUNSEL (No Child Left Behind)
New Center One Building
3031 W. Grand Boulevard (1st Floor)
Detroit, MI 48202
The Board of Education of the School District of the City of Detroit does not discriminate against, deny benefits to or exclude participation by any person in its programs, activities or employment on the basis of age, race, sex, color, national origin, creed, religion or handicap.
