Overview
General Counsel Jobs in Tulsa, Oklahoma, USA at Fountain-Fort Carson School District 8
Tulsa Public Schools’ existing salary schedules provide career increment adjustments based on
education
/experience and/or 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 our Compensation 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 district’s legal team. Oversee and align the work of the staff attorney, worker’s 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 district wide initiatives and planning, providing unique insights and perspectives. Collaborate with the 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 K-12 public school setting is preferred. Proven experience in leading effective teams and individuals, managing organizational change, and initiating key innovations. License to practice law in the State of Oklahoma. Knowledge and understanding of federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and court decisions applicable to K-12
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. #J-18808-Ljbffr
Title: General Counsel
Company: Fountain-Fort Carson School District 8
Location: Tulsa, Oklahoma, USA
Category: Law/Legal, Education / Teaching
