Executive Director of Legal and Policy
Salary: $130,000 - $140,000
Minimum Qualifications and Requirements:
Juris Doctorate degree from an accredited institution and admission with good standing to the NH state Bar
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience in Special Education Law or willingness to participate in training
2-5 years law practice experience in Education, Policy, Contracts, Employment and/or Labor law
Specific Core Function:
To provide direct, full-time professional legal counsel, policy recommendations, and representation to the Superintendent, the staff, and the Board of School Committee on school district matters. Participate as a member of the Superintendent's Educational Leadership Team.
Responsibilities of the Position:
Prepares and conducts litigation and administrative law hearings as directed by the Superintendent and as authorized by the Board of School Committee, including (but not limited to) the preparation of all pleadings and trial and appellate briefs, negotiation between parties, and the conduct of trial and hearings at the level of original jurisdiction or on appeal, and all other court or hearing appearances in order to represent most effectively the interests of the school district as those interests are interpreted by the Superintendent.
Works closely with contract legal counsel in complex matters and insurance litigation.
Prepares and renders legal opinions upon request to the superintendent, the staff, and the Board of School Committee.
Prepares and reviews for the Board of School Committee all invitations to bid and legal contracts.
Prepares and reviews for the Board of School Committee all Board policies and procedures.
Advises the Board of School Committee in all matters of legal or technical nature relating to the interpretation of statutes, charters, ordinances, contracts, parliamentary procedures, etc.
Advises Board of School Committee in all staff contract negotiations.
Attends all meetings of the Board of School Committee as required.
Provides legal assistance in the drafting of legal documents, rules and regulations, resolutions applications, and all other legal or quasi-legal papers upon request.
Maintains a current file of all legislation introduced in the state legislature and interprets the impact of such legislation on the interests of the school district.
Provides legal assistance in the drafting of state legislation proposed by the school district for presentation to the state legislature.
Prepares and represents the Board of School Committee in disciplinary proceedings commenced against tenured teachers and administrators.
Represents the Board of School Committee, as appropriate, with respect to discipline and dismissal of teaching and non-teaching employees, including termination of probationary employees and related grievance and arbitration hearings.
Negotiates with certified bargaining units to arrive at a mutually satisfactory agreement on wages, hours, and working conditions of employees represented by the bargaining agreements.
Interprets the powers and duties of the Board of School Committee in the administration of their statutory and constitutionally authorized responsibilities.
Reviews investigations and advises the Superintendent on prospective discipline and contract implications.
Works closely with staff on special education compliance related matters.
Specified Length/Hours of Position:
This is a non-affiliated full time position, 228 days per year.
Benefits:
Full benefits package to all eligible employees and their dependents, including Anthem Medical insurance, Delta Dental insurance, company funded HSA for select Anthem plans, Flexible spending accounts, Retirement pension plan, Gym Reimbursement, Company sponsored life insurance, 403(b) tax sheltered annuity plan, Vision discounts, medical incentive rewards, employee assistance program and more.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE:
The Manchester School District uses an online application process. Please visit our website at www.mansd.org. Upload resume, cover letter, transcripts, and 3
hand-signed
letters of reference written within 12 months of application.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $130,000.00 - $140,000.00 per year
Schedule:
8 hour shift
Day shift
Monday to Friday
Ability to Relocate:
Manchester, NH 03102: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
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