Assistant Counsel attorney Iii

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Assistant Counsel (Attorney III)
The candidate will instruct and in compliance with Texas law and administrative rules by bringing contested cases before the State Office of Administrative Hearings on behalf of the State Board for Educator Certification (SBEC) and the Commissioner of Education. Conducts cases against individuals employed in schools, certified educators and applicants for educator certification who are alleged to have abused students or minors, engaged in inappropriate relationships with students or minors, committed crimes related to the teaching profession, or violated the Educators’ Code of Ethics. Performs senior-level legal work involving the investigation, assessment and litigation of educator disciplinary cases concerning Texas educator certificate examinees, applicants, holders, and others over whom the State Board of Educator Certification has jurisdiction and other individuals employed in Texas schools. Plans and organizes litigation activities; prepares legal documents including pleadings, discovery, and briefs; interprets laws and regulations; and renders legal advice and counsel. Frequently interacts with the public, peers, opposing counsel, school district personnel, agency investigations staff and law enforcement authorities. Enforces TEA & SBEC regulatory provisions and prosecutes violations, serving as lead attorney at hearings. Assists in policy making through the rule-making process.

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