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EXAMPLES OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Note: (Incumbents may perform any combination of the essential functions shown below. This position description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, knowledge, or ability associated with this classification, but is intended to accurately reflect the core job elements.)Develops and manages revisions to and codification of policies and regulations, as well as district-wide handbooks and guidance documents in collaboration with the Board¿s Policy Management Committee and Board staff.Presents policies to the Board of Education for Tentative and Final action regularly.Collaborates with school, central office, and community-based stakeholders and employee association representatives regarding the development, revisions, updating, and revisions of policies and regulations, as well as district-wide handbooks and guidance documents, to ensure that all interests are considered and reflected as appropriate.Trains administrators, principals, office and school-based staff on the implementation of MCPS policies and regulations, as well as state and federal regulations.Administers systemwide forms management and control program that ensures accurate data collection, consistent with the districts focus on data-driven monitoring and accountability.Administers systemwide compliance with subpoenas and other legal requests for information.As Charter School Liaison, serves as a primary point of contact for MSDE reporting requirements; responds to questions from members of the public or potential Charter School applicants; provides technical assistance to potential Charter School applicants; and, attends regular MSDE meetings of Charter School Liaisons.Oversees the MCPS charter school application process which includes conducting technical training sessions with potential applicants; convening a panel of content experts to review the applications and general oversight of the application review process.Oversees and provides legal services for one or more of the legal practice areas of the Office of the General Counsel..Manages litigation and other legal projects assigned to outside MCPS counsel and serves as the liaison with such counsel to coordinate their activities in a cost-effective manner.Represents the school district in federal or state courts or in administrative hearings by participating in or handling litigation cases as required.Represents the interests of the school system in negotiating between parties in certain settlements, the conduct of trial and hearings at the level of original jurisdiction or on appeal; and other court or hearing appearances.Drafts opinions and provides opinions and advice on a daily basis.Reviews and/or prepares pleadings, trial, and appellate briefsConducts research of legal questions and issues, interpreting laws, rulings, and regulations and drafting legal opinions, policies, and other legal position papers which promote the interests of the school system.Confers with MCPS administrators and employees and provides legal advice on a wide variety of matters.Provides advice regarding federal and state legislation of concern to the school system. Provides legal review for regulations, agreements, materials, and other document.Proactively anticipates legal issues relevant to decision making.Provides updates on relevant legal decisions or regulations which are likely to impact MCPS policy or practice, any federal or state legislation which may require changes in existing policy or practice, as well as any court or administrative decisions.Prepares and reviews contracts, leases, and other legal documents. Develops and conducts appropriate in-service activities and trainings for staff on education law, legal interpretations and related areas.Provides supervision, as designated by the General Counsel, for staff in the Office of the General Counsel.Leads and/or participates in numerous system-wide cross-functional teams to provide legal counsel and expert input.Provides direct support to school based staff on legal matters.Provides leadership support to the General Counsel in ensuring effective operation of the Office of General Counsel.Understands and applies the principles of the 3 MCPS Professional Growth Systems and performance evaluation for employees.Performs related duties consistent with the scope and intent of the position.
This description may be changed at any time.