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Position Overview:
Summit Public Schools is looking for an Associate General Counsel who is a problem-solver, results-oriented, excels at critical thinking and clear writing, and has exceptional interpersonal skills. The candidate must be a highly motivated individual who thrives in an entrepreneurial environment and wants to positively impact the lives of students by improving K-12 public education. You will work directly with and report to the Chief Legal Officer.
Whatifallstudentsgraduatedhighschoolwiththe knowledge, skills and habits they need to lead a fulfilled life? This is the question that guides our mission at Summit Public Schools.
Summit is a leading network of public schools that prepare a diverse student population for success in a four-year college and to be thoughtful, contributing members of society. We operate 14 schools serving over 4,500 students in the Bay Area and Washington state. 100% of Summit graduates are college ready and Summit graduates complete college at double the national average.
We need exceptional, diverse, and mission-aligned teachers to join our team to help prepare our students for a fulfilled life. Join us!
Responsibilities:
The Associate General Counsel will be the second member of the legal team and will support the Chief Legal Officer on a range of issues that impact Summit Public Schools. This is an opportunity with significant responsibility and the opportunity to have an immediate impact on students enrolled in a network of charter schools in California and Washington.
Key Responsibilities will include:
More specifically, you can expect to:
Support Our Schools:
Support Strategic Services and other Home Office Functions:
Required Skills & Experience:
In addition to joining a highly motivated team and engaging in meaningful work, you’ll have access to a comprehensive suite of benefits including a retirement plan, “take what you need” personal leave policy, 12 paid holidays, and 3 weeks of organization-wide closures during the year. You and your dependents will have access to multiple health, dental, and vision plans at 25% cost (we cover the other 75%) and employee life and disability insurance at no cost. Our compensation policy strives to be equitable and transparent. The salary for this position starts at $130,302 and goes up to $171,469 commensurate with experience and qualifications.
Summit is an equal opportunity employer. We believe that diversity, equity, and inclusion are directly intertwined with education. We are ALL better when we are able to bring our whole selves to work and honor each other’s voices across identities, cultural backgrounds, and life experiences. We welcome and encourage applications from individuals who are members of historically marginalized communities. Spanish language proficiency is a plus.
To see Summit Public Schools' full non-discrimination statement as it relates to students and parents along with designated compliance coordinators for each school, see HERE for Washington and HERE for California. To see Summit Public Schools' full non-discrimination statement as it relates to employees, see here for Washington and here for California.
Full Time
Elementary & Secondary Education
09/30/2022
11/28/2022
summit.k12.nj.us
SUMMIT, NJ
200 - 500
2003
THEODORE J STANIK
$50M - $200M
Elementary & Secondary Education
The Summit Board of Education operates with the commitment to excellence and the expectation that each student will strive to excel beyond the New Jersey Student Learning Standards (NJSLS), which set forth a minimum level of achievement for all students at all grade levels. The Summit Public Schools, in partnership with the community, will support and sustain an excellent system of learning that engages all students in compelling work; educates them to their highest intellectual, creative, and individuals' potential; promotes pride in diversity; and results in responsible and productive citize...ns of the highest integrity.
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The following is the career advancement route for Associate General Counsel positions, which can be used as a reference in future career path planning. As an Associate General Counsel, it can be promoted into senior positions as a Top Division Legal Executive that are expected to handle more key tasks, people in this role will get a higher salary paid than an ordinary Associate General Counsel. You can explore the career advancement for an Associate General Counsel below and select your interested title to get hiring information.