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Special Education Counsel Assistant General Counsel

Montgomery County Public Schools

Rockville, MD

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JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Academic Advice, Attorney, Federal Laws and Regulations, Legal, Litigation, Maintain Compliance, Regulatory Compliance, Rehabilitation Act, Special Education
LOCATION
Rockville, MD
POSTED
2 days ago

Montgomery County Public Schools is seeking an Assistant General Counsel focused on special education. This role involves providing legal counsel on special education law and ensuring compliance with federal laws such as IDEA and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act.The ideal candidate will have a Juris Doctorate, 5+ years of relevant experience, and must be a member or eligible for the Maryland State Bar. Key responsibilities include advising schools, defending litigation cases, and reviewing related policies.#J-18808-Ljbffr

About the Company

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Montgomery County Public Schools

Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) employs more than 22,000 employees.  With an enrollment of more than 161,000 students, MCPS is the 14th largest school district in the nation. 

 MCPS highlights

  • Total number of students served: 159,000
  • Total number of schools we maintain: 205
  • Total number of facilities square feet: 25.6 million
  • Number of relocatable classrooms: 500
  • Number of maintenance staff: 393

 Division of Maintenance is responsible for:

  • Maintenance and Repair
  • Roofs, boilers, chillers,  air handling units, plumbing, electrical systems, generators, fire alarm systems, elevators, windows, doors, flooring, lockers, lighting systems, auditoriums, gyms, bleachers, kitchen equipment, parking lots, fencing, tennis courts, grass cutting, trash removal, and much more.
  • Environmental services
  • Indoor air quality, mold prevention, stormwater management, green roofs, asbestos management, pest management, and other regulatory compliance.
  • Emergency responses
  • Snow removal, floods, dangerous or fallen trees, power outages, fire remediation, vandalism, etc.
COMPANY SIZE
10,000 employees or more
INDUSTRY
Education
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
Paid Sick Days, Parking, Prescription Drug Coverage, Professional Development, 401K, Flexible Spending Accounts, Retirement / Pension Plans, Tuition Reimbursement, Life Insurance, Military Leave, On Site Cafeteria
WEBSITE
https://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/departments/careers/

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