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General Counsel

Harrison School District 2
On-site
Colorado, United States

  • Position Type:
      Administration

  • Date Posted:
      11/20/2025

  • Location:
      Superintendent

  • Date Available:
      01/02/2026

    •   For School Year 2025-2026
    240- Work Day Calendar 

    Starting Salary: $111,078+ (Salary placement is based on experience.)

    Click on the following link to view the full salary range for this position: https://www.hsd2.org/our-district/financial-transparency

    Job Summary: 
    Provides in-house legal services to the Superintendent, Executive Team, and District Administrators. Represents the District in court hearings and administrative proceedings and provides day to day advice and counsel to central and site administration on a variety of legal matters, including Constitutional law, special education law, and employment law. Coordinates the development and revision of District and Board of Education policies. Serves as Nondiscrimination Title IX Coordinator and is responsible for the administration of the District process and procedures for investigating and resolving Title IX and other discrimination complaints. Coordinates all legal services required by the District.

    Essential Duties, and Responsibilities: 
    • Provides day to day advice and counsel to the Superintendent, Executive Team, central administrators and school administrators on a variety of legal matters impacting students, staff, schools and the District. Provides legal opinions, legal interpretations, and recommendations to the Superintendent, Executive Team, department/school administrators, and the Board of Education for the purpose of ensuring the District maintains compliance with local, state, and federal regulations. Investigates and researches legal issues in all areas of District service operations to assist administrators in making legally defensible decisions.
    • Serves as a resource on compliance with Section 504, Individuals with Disabilities Act (IDEA), American Disabilities Act (ADA) and Title IX. Provide trainings to District staff in these areas and other legal matters. Serves as the District’s Nondiscrimination Title IX Coordinator, directing processes and ensuring compliance with Title IX procedural and legal requirements. Develops, revises and implements procedures to identify students who require accommodations under Section 504 and education services under IDEA. Assists with IDEA due process cases.
    • Reviews, revises and drafts proposed District and Board policies. Stays updated on changes to local, state and federal laws that impact District policies and procedures.
    • Provides legal guidance on employment matters, including Colorado Department of Education regulations, employee grievance procedures and dismissal processes. Assists in the development, revision and implementation of employment practices and policies that meet regulatory requirements.
    • Provides legal guidance on special education matters. Attends IEP-related meetings if a family’s lawyer is involved. Represents the District in special education administrative complaints and investigations conducted by outside agencies/organizations.
    • Drafts or reviews all legal documents including contracts, negotiated agreements, complaint responses and position statements. Assists in responding to Colorado Open Records Act (CORA) requests, subpoenas duces tecum, and request for educational records under the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA).
    • Advises and assists with compliance of competitive procurement and purchasing contract requirements.
    • Provides representation in court and other administrative processes.
    • Attends Board of Education meetings and executive sessions. Advises Board of Education on legal matters and parliamentary procedures.
    • Advises and represents the District in the negotiation process with charter school applicants and existing HSD2 charter schools.
    • Perform other duties as assigned.

    Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills and Ability:
    • Law degree from an accredited law school.
    • Minimum of five years of experience, preferably in Colorado K-12 school law and/or working in a law firm representing school district clients.
    • Must hold a current Colorado law license - or be eligible to obtain one promptly through reciprocity with your current state of residence – and maintain the license throughout employment. 
    • Advanced knowledge of education law (federal and state).
    • Ability to maintain a positive and effective relationship with the Superintendent, staff, and Board of Education.
    • Critical thinking, problem-solving and analytical skills.
    • Effective communication skills with an ability to communicate, interact and work effectively and cooperatively with all people including those from diverse ethic and educational backgrounds.
    • Ability to protect and maintain confidentiality in all aspects of the job.
    • Ability to work under deadlines; to be flexible in meeting the ever-changing needs of the District.
    • Ability to manage multiple priorities.
    • Ability and willingness to adhere to attendance requirements, including regular and punctual employee presence.
    • Ability to promote and follow Board of Education, Superintendent, building, and department policies and procedures.
    • Ability to recognize the importance of safety in the workplace, follow safety rules, practice safe work habits, utilize appropriate safety equipment, and report unsafe conditions to the appropriate administrator.
    • Operating knowledge of and experience with personal computers, peripherals and typical office equipment, such as telephones, copier, fax machine, e-mail, etc.
    • Operating knowledge of and experience using word processing software and the ability to perform legal research on Internet and legal websites.
    • Valid Colorado Driver’s License.
    • Criminal background check and District fingerprinting required.

    Note: Applicants who upload a copy of their transcripts or certifications to their application may choose to redact any dates included on the transcripts or certifications, including date of birth and dates of attendance/graduation/completion. An un-redacted copy will be requested if an employment offer is extended. In addition, submitted resumés may also exclude dates of attendance or graduation for high school and/or post-secondary education.
     
    Application Procedure:
    Click on the red “Apply” button to complete an online application, you must apply to each position that is of interest to you.
    FLSA: Exempt


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