Legal Services Director jobs in West Virginia

JobID: 6221

Position Type:
Administration (Educator)/Director/Manager

Date Posted:
7/25/2023

Location:
Braxton County Board of Education Central Office

Closing Date:
08/01/2023

County:
Braxton County Schools - website

1. A Juris Doctorate from an ABA accredited institution,
2. Attorney in good standing with, and licensed by, the West Virginia State Bar,
3. Administrative/managerial work to include at least 5 years of service within a senior management position within a West Virginia Public School system,
4. Criminal background check per WV Code §18A-5-15c and/or §18A-3-10, as appropriate
5. Ability to perform the job duties set forth below.

Provides legal representation, legal advice, interpretation, and guidance to Superintendent and Board regarding personnel matters, contracts, state and federal regulatory requirements, policy development, and all other legal matters.

1. Serves as In House Counsel by providing legal representation to the Superintendent, Board, and staff members acting in their official capacity.
2. Reviews all information and prepares defense for any legal actions against the Board and/or Superintendent.
3. Advises the Board and/or Superintendent on the prosecution of any lawsuits or legal claims on behalf of the organization.
4. Provides input to the strategic decisions that affect the functional area of responsibility.
5. Provides guidance on parliamentary procedure to the Board.
6. Advises Superintendent on all legal matters.
7. Advises Superintendent and/or Board on matters of student discipline.
8. Provides basic legal services such as:
A. Writing and/or reviewing contracts
B. Managing all grievances through all levels of the process.
C. Representing the BOE in unemployment claims.
D. Reviewing and fulfilling Freedom of Information Act Requests
E. Reviewing and complying with all Subpoenas to ensure compliance with FERPA.
F. Reviewing and preparing deeds, easements, and right of ways.
G. Providing the Board with legal advice regarding the Open Meetings Act, Parliamentary Procedure, and general questions of law.
H. Providing legal advice to staff regarding their official duties
9. Advises Superintendent on all employee discipline/Grievances by:
A. Ensuring adequate, legal, and fair investigation.
B. Preparing all notices as required by law.
C. Composing all employee discipline letters
D. Organizing employee hearings
E. Preparing Level I Decisions
10. Oversees and monitors all investigations to ensure compliance with law and policy.
11. Maintains and updates policies and procedures.
12. Coordinates all mandatory training for staff.
13. Ensures District and Board compliance with all state and federal laws and regulations.
14. Performs other duties as assigned by the Superintendent.

1. Skill in clearly communicating information both verbally and in writing.
2. Skill in preparing documents and composing fiscal letters and memoranda.
3. Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with executive staff, School Board, management, government agencies and the public.
4. Skill in working with considerable independence to conduct tasks to completion.
5. Skill in performing duties with a professional and cooperative work ethic; ability to maintain confidentiality.
6. Ability to work flexible hours necessary for the efficient operation of the department.
7. Expert knowledge of the terminology, job content and qualification requirements of a variety of occupations.
8. Considerable knowledge of recent developments, current literature, and informational resources in the field of public education.
9. Expert knowledge of state and federal laws and regulations governing Public Education, Personnel and Human Resource administrative policies and procedures.
10. Expert knowledge of basic School District work policies and guidelines.
11. Expert knowledge of departmental practices and procedures.
12. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed here are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to reach, stand, walk, lift, grasp, write, talk, hear, see, use technology such as computers and multimedia equipment, and use repetitive motions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may frequently lift and/or move at least 10 pounds of materials. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision such as to read handwritten or typed material, the ability to adjust focus. The position requires the individual to meet multiple demands from several people and interact with the public and other staff members.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Most commonly, the educational setting is indoors. The noise level in the work environment is low to moderate (20-60 dB).

ADDITIONAL MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Applicants who have been dismissed or who have had their contracts non-renewed for cause by another school district are not eligible for consideration; applicants who have recent unsatisfactory evaluations are not to be considered eligible for consideration; applicants who demonstrate unsatisfactory interview performance are not eligible for consideration; and, applicants who receive unfavorable reference recommendations will not be eligible for consideration. The ability to perform the job duties and responsibilities of the position as contained in the Job Description, with or without reasonable accommodation.

TO APPLY:

Braxton County Schools only accepts bids electronically for all jobs. You may apply online from our district website at https://boe.brax.k12.wv.us/page/employment. To be considered for any position, bids must be submitted by the bid closing time of 4:00 pm on the last day of the posting for the desired position. All bids are posted a minimum of five business days. Applicants must have required certification or be pending with the West Virginia Department of Education at the closing of the bid.

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As required by federal laws and regulations, the Braxton County Board of Education does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex or disability in employment or in its education programs and activities. Inquiries may be referred to Tim Via, Title IX Coordinator, Braxton County Board of Education, 98 Carter Braxton Drive, Sutton WV 26601, phone 304.765.7101; or the West Virginia Department of Education’s Director of the Office of Civil Rights.