Denton ISD - Governance Legal Services Specialist
Denton ISDJob Details
- Region
- 11
- School District/Employer
- Denton ISD
- District Category/Employer
- Central Office,
- Position
- Manager, Specialist,
- Assignment Level
- Job Title
- Governance Legal Services Specialist
- School
- Campus Description
- Date Posted
- 12/10/2025
- Deadline
- 2025-12-20
- Openings
- 1
- Commitment
- Full Time
- Description/Notes
- Provide professional legal, governance, and administrative support to the General Counsel and Superintendent’s Office to ensure efficient department operations and adherence to district, state, and federal requirements. Conduct legal research, prepare legal and governance documents, and support the coordination of compliance processes, public information requests, and board-related activities. Serve as a knowledgeable resource to campuses and departments by providing technical assistance, guidance, and timely communication on governance and legal matters while maintaining strict confidentiality and professionalism.
- Qualifications
- Education and Certification Bachelor’s degree in a related field or paralegal certification Notary public commission or ability to obtain upon hire Real Estate License (preferred) Experience Two (2) years of advanced administrative or executive support experience, including frequent interaction with senior leaders, public officials, and community stakeholders Experience with deadline-based projects Prior experience supporting an executive office in a public school district, government agency, or similar professional setting (preferred) Knowledge and Skills Knowledge of school district organization, operations, and administrative policies Knowledge of legal terminology, codes, research methods and techniques, and cost accounting Knowledge of the Texas Public Information Act and Texas Open Meetings Act Knowledge of Texas real estate and contract law (preferred) Strong command of English grammar, spelling, punctuation, and professional writing conventions Advanced verbal and written communication skills, emphasizing clarity and professionalism Advanced interpersonal skills to foster positive relationships with staff, community, and other stakeholders Ability to exercise discretion and sound judgment when handling sensitive and confidential information Ability to meet established deadlines while maintaining attention to detail and accuracy Advanced in utilizing digital devices (computer, laptop, tablet, etc.) and productivity software, including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Slides), for document creation, data analysis, and database management
- Salary Range
- $58,540 - $69,690 (Midpoint)
- Benefits
- How To Apply
- https://apphq.dentonisd.org/ https://www.dentonisd.org/
Contact Information
- Name
- Jason Liewehr
- JLiewehr@dentonisd.org
- Address
- P.O. Box 2387
- City
- Denton
- State
- TX
- Zip
- 76202-2387
- Phone
- (940) 369-0031
- Fax
- (940) 369-4982
Additional Information
- ESC Region
- ESC11
- Position
- Manager
- Posted Date
- Dec. 10, 2025