Job description

The School District of Cape Girardeau is seeking a dedicated General Counsel of Human Resources and Compliance for the 2023-2024 academic year.

Brief Description of Position:

Under policy direction, plans, organizes, directs, and controls the legal services activities and human resources staff of the District; provides direct professional legal counsel and representation for the District, Superintendent of Schools, and the Board of Education on District legal matters as General Counsel of Human Resources and Compliance; oversees litigation and administrative law hearings; supervises and evaluates the performance of assigned legal and other personnel.

Required Qualifications:

• Requires Juris Doctor degree.
• Requires Missouri Attorney License. Licensed by the Missouri State Bar Association.
• Licensed to practice law in the State of Missouri with experience in educational administration and/or school and labor laws, industrial relations, public administration, and business administration and increasingly responsible experience in education administration.
• Skilled in verbal and written communication to a diverse audience.
• Skilled in problem analysis, data collection, and problem-solving.
• Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from administrators, employees, students, general public, and School Board.
• Ability to effectively present information to and respond to questions from administrators, employees, students, general public, and School Board.
• Experience preparing and presenting effective written and oral reports, recommendations, district policies and procedures.
• Experience and ability to work cooperatively across a complex organization and numerous stakeholders.
• Ability to use computer and relevant applications.
• Knowledge of legal principles and practices, including civil, criminal, constitutional, contract, employment, administrative, and business law, and procedures
• Knowledge of regulatory powers, limitations, authorities, and responsibilities of the board of education
• Knowledge of pertinent Federal, State, and local laws, regulations, and court decisions relating to education
• Maintain current knowledge of provisions of applicable Federal, State, and District laws, rules, and regulations.
• Ability to prepare and present complex data in written and oral reports and represent the District in a variety of public settings.
• Experience working on matters of governance with knowledge of parliamentary procedures.
• Ability to maintain regular attendance, which includes completing an assigned day, and attending evening and weekend obligations.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Five or more years of experience in the areas of education, employment, and labor law.

General Information:

To apply for this position, you must register online at www.capetigers.com(Careers). [Please note: only applications submitted on our district website will be considered.]

Application Deadline: Open until filled

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Cape Girardeau, MO: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Education:

• Doctorate (Required)

Work Location: In person

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