General Counsel

The SDEA is seeking qualified applicants for the position of General Counsel. The SDEA is a professional organization representing public educators in the state of South Dakota. The General Counsel provides legal services in a variety of employment-related matters including contract negotiations and enforcement, public employee union matters, disciplinary matters such as suspension, termination and nonrenewal of employment contracts, teacher licensure certification matters, and complaints regarding teacher ethics. Additionally, the position works with SDEA leadership to provide support to the organization’s elected governing officers including its Board of Directors and to the Executive Director.