General Counsel

Full Job Description: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1UfhkR8odiYU5nzLfgGMEJ65_qwMxLsmz/view

Salary Grade: Executive Grade 6 | XG-06

Tulsa Public Schools' existing salary schedules provide career increment adjustments based on education/experience and/or and 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 districtwide initiatives and planning, providing unique insights and perspectives. Collaborate with executive team and instructional leadership team to create a high performing learning organization that ensures the success of each child.

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.