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Wellness & Student Care Attorney (Assistant Legal Counsel #1765)
1765
Springfield or Chicago
Exempt
Legal
$85,951 - $113,884
$85,951 - $141,819
Monday – Friday 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
June 14, 2024
Open Until Filled

​Attorney will report to a Director of Legal Counsel and provide support to the Wellness & Student Care Department including, but not limited to, restraint/time out, student discipline/exclusion, bullying, student social/emotional health. Areas covered by the Wellness & Student Care Department are required by statute and address aspects of education that are fundamental to educational equity.

  • ​Analyzes, reviews, and investigates potential violations of school code pertaining to student care, wellness and safety. 
  • Addresses legal issues connected to wellness & student care including but not limited to restraint/time out and bullying. 
  • Addresses matters pertaining to student discipline, including suspension and expulsion. 
  • Prepares determinations and recommendations to the Superintendent of Education pertaining to hearings and investigations, in accordance with the purpose and intent of the Illinois School Code.
  • Works with ISBE staff within the Wellness & Student Care Department on department initiatives.
  • Communicates with families, students (as appropriate), school personnel, regional office of education personnel, and attorneys (internal and external special counsel).
  • Provides statutory, regulatory, and policy recommendations and guidance regarding school code.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.
  • ​Graduation from accredited law school. (COPY OF TRANSCRIPTS REQUIRED AT TIME OF APPLICATION) 
  • Licensed to practice law in Illinois. (COPY OF LICENSE REQUIRED AT TIME OF APPLICATION)
  • Strong skills in written and verbal communications. 
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Suite. 
  • Ability to function both independently and within a team. 
  • Familiarity with Illinois Administrative Rules and the Illinois School Code.
  • ​Two years of experience working as a licensed attorney. 
  • Knowledge of Special Education Law. 

ISBE provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. We actively foster a culture of inclusion and encourage individuals of all backgrounds to apply.

Illinois has an urgent and collective responsibility to achieve educational equity by ensuring that all policies, programs, and practices affirm the strengths that each and every child brings within their diverse backgrounds and life experiences, and by delivering the comprehensive supports, programs, and educational opportunities they need to succeed.