Assistant Legal Counsel - Student Care Department

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Assistant Legal Counsel - Student Care Department
The candidate analyzes, reviews, and investigates potential violations of the school code pertaining to student care and safety. Addresses legal issues connected to restraint/time out. Addresses matters pertaining to student discipline, including suspension and expulsion. Reviews complaints pertaining to school resource officers. Makes recommendations to Board and schools pertaining to school health issues, including pandemic preparedness. Prepares determinations and recommendations to the Superintendent of Education pertaining to hearings and investigations, in accordance with the purpose and intent of the School Code. Works with Board staff within Student Care Department on department initiatives. Communicates with families, students (as appropriate), school personnel, regional office of education personnel, and attorneys (internal and external special counsel). Provides statutory, regulatory, and policy recommendations and guidance regarding school code. Performs other duties as assigned. Graduation from accredited law school required. Licensed to practice law in Illinois. Strong skills in written and verbal communications required. Proficiency in Microsoft Suite required. Ability to function both independently and within a team required. Familiarity with Administrative Rules and the Illinois School Code required. 2 years of experience working as a licensed attorney preferred.

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