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Tulsa, OK - USA

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Not Disclosed

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Salary Not Disclosed

Vacancy

1 Vacancy

Job Description

Full Job Description: General Counsel

Salary Grade: Executive Grade 6 XG06

Tulsa PublicSchools existing salary schedules provide career increment adjustments based on education/experience and/or and years of credible service. Additionally our board of education recently approved salary & benefit increases for qualifying positions. We are currently in the process of updating job descriptions and accompanying salary information. For information about salary and benefits for this specific position please visit ourCompensation and Benefits website.

Position Summary:Serve as a key advisor to the Superintendent and executive team on policy development and strategy. Responsible for planning organizing and coordinating legal services with a special focus on maximizing efficiencies and appropriately leveraging the districts legal team. Oversee and align the work of the staff attorney workers comp attorney and the advocacy coordinator. Oversee all charter and partnership school policies and contracts. Review existing policies and recommend revisions where appropriate to ensure they are designed to further the academic and excellence mission of Tulsa Public Schools. Represent the Superintendent and participate in districtwide initiatives and planning providing unique insights and perspectives. Collaborate with executive team and instructional leadership team to create a high performing learning organization that ensures the success of each child.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education:

Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school

Experience:

Ten 10 years of experience in the practice of law including substantial responsible
experience for a large urban public jurisdiction is required
Experience in a K12 public school setting is preferred
Proven experience in leading effective teams and individuals managing organizational
change and initiating key innovations

Specialized Knowledge Licenses etc.:

License to practice law in the State of Oklahoma
Knowledge and understanding of federal state and local laws regulations and court
decisions applicable to K12 education as related to Tulsa Public Schools
Knowledge of principles and practices of public administration intergovernmental
relations and school business operations
Understanding of methods and procedures required to provide legal services to an
administration and governing body in a large urban public agency
Knowledge of current economic political and sociological conditions affecting school
districts
Knowledge of current issues and special challenges of large urban school districts and
their communities
Current knowledge of provisions of applicable federal State and district laws rules and
regulations

About Our District:At Tulsa Public Schools our mission is to inspire and prepare every student to love learning achieve ambitious goals and make positive contributions to our world. We are the destination for extraordinary educators and staff who work with our community and families to ignite the joy of learning and prepare every student for the greatest success in college careers and life. Our core values of equity character excellence team and joy guide how we work and interact with each other and our community.

Employment Type

Full Time

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