Assistant Legal Counsel (Assistant Legal Counsel #1521)

Duties and Responsibilities

• Maintains CPS compliance with special education laws and regulations, including the EGSP.
• Serves as a liaison between ISBE and CPS regarding special education matters.
• Collaborates with the Special Education and Multilingual departments.
• Provides training and technical assistance in special education.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• A law degree from an accredited university.
• Copies of transcripts required at time of application.
• A license to practice law in the state of Illinois or the ability to become licensed prior to starting employment.
• At least three years of experience in special education or related field.
• Demonstrated in-depth knowledge of related current practice, philosophy, and law related to special education.
• Demonstrated commitment to equity for all students.
• Strategic and critical thinking skills, applicable to short, medium, and long-term priorities.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, organizational, and time management skills.
• Strong project management skills.
• Ability to engage stakeholders through various methods and prepare relevant reports and correspondence.
• Effective communication skills, including writing and speaking clearly and concisely.
• Facilitation skills for meetings, presentations, and discussions.
• Record-keeping and report-preparation abilities.
• Interpersonal skills, including cooperation, courtesy, flexibility, and concern for representation.
• Effective work skills, such as conscientiousness, persistence, resourcefulness, productivity, and relationship-building.

Preferred Qualifications

• Five years of experience in special education or related field.
• Experience with large, complex urban school districts.