THANK YOU FOR CONSIDERING ALBEMARLE COUNTY.

Albemarle County is one of the most desirable locations in Virginia and

in the nation, with an excellent school system, low taxes, low crime and

unemployment rates, a skilled and educated workforce, and a wealth of

cultural, historic and recreational amenities in a beautiful setting. Our

community is energized by entrepreneurship and invention fueled by the

University of Virginia, one of the country's most renowned research

institutions. Our focus on innovation ideas and opportunity make Albemarle

an idea place to live, work, and play.

The County enjoys a strong economy, a healthy business presence, a

school system among the top 10% in the state, a thriving local arts, music,

and culture scene, and parks and greenways that celebrate the County’s

pastoral setting. The County’s wide variety of educational opportunities

include a public school system that has earned the VIP Governor’s award

for educational excellence, two of the Virginia’s four charter schools, and

higher education facilities such as the University of Virginia and Piedmont

Virginia Community College.

Albemarle embraces its vibrant local arts and agritourism scene,

cultural festivals, hosting the Crozet Music Festival each year, as well as

showcasing its artisan breweries, wineries, and craft studies through the

Monticello Artisan Trail. Shenandoah National Park and Blue Ridge

Parkway tough the western frontier of the County and Albemarle itself

possesses over 4000 acres within its parks system.

This guide will highlight some of the important information that you will

need in considering your move to Albemarle County. Welcome Home

LOVE WHERE YOU WORK

Albemarle County Public Schools profiles as one of the most innovative public school systems in the United States.

Creativity, critical thinking, communication, and collaboration across curricula support our vision that all young people will

embrace learning, excel and own their future. Graduating learners with lifelong learning competencies is the one goal of

our strategic plan. We do that by unleashing the potential of young people to create, design, and produce through the use

of a transformative learning model grounded in our Seven Pathways to lifelong learning. We are committed to fine and

performing arts, health and wellness, libraries, interdisciplinary core learning, world languages and rethinking what high

school should look like for our students.

Rated third best school division in the Commonwealth of Virginia in the 2018 Niche rankings, Albemarle County Public

Schools (ACPS) serves nearly 14,000 students in preschool through grade 12 in Albemarle County, Virginia, the sixth

largest county by area in the Commonwealth of Virginia. A diverse locality of 726 square miles in the heart of Central

Virginia, Albemarle County is a blend of primarily rural, but also suburban and urban settings.

THE SCHOOL DIVISION COUNSEL

The Albemarle County Public Schools School Division Counsel will be a member of the Superintendent’s

Cabinet and the School Division’s Leadership Team. Excellent work from our attorney will build safe, excellent,

and equitable learning opportunities for our County’s public school children. The School Division Counsel will

provide general legal services to the School Board, Superintendent, and staff, performing related work as

required. The attorney serves as legal counsel to the School Board and school division.

Qualifications

Education and experience: Graduation from law school or recognized standing and minimum of 8 years related experience. Must be licensed to practice law in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Must be admitted to practice before the Virginia Supreme Court and Federal district courts or be able to obtain admission with 3 months after employment begins.

Knowledge, Abilities and Skills: Comprehensive knowledge of federal constitutional provisions, statutory law, case law, and

regulations; comprehensive knowledge of state constitutional provisions, statutory law, case law, and regulations; and

comprehensive knowledge of local ordinances, policies, and regulations as applicable to the authority and function of

school boards and school divisions. Comprehensive knowledge of School Board policy and practice. Considerable legal

research and writing skills. Demonstrated ability to organize, interpret and apply legal principles and knowledge to

complex legal issues. Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with public officials

and the public at large. Demonstrated ability to use good professional judgment. Demonstrated ability to present

complex ideas in writing and orally to diverse audiences.

Performance Expectations

Essential functions include, but are not limited

to, the following:

● Conducts legal and policy research;

● Provides oral and written opinions on policy and legal matters;

● Works with legislative liaison to draft legislative

proposals and positions for the Board; ● Prepares for and attends regular School Board

meetings and any other meetings, during regular work hours or otherwise, as requested by the School Board and Superintendent and is called upon to render procedural and legal advice;

● Conducts complex litigation and negotiation

involving the School Board, Superintendent or employees;

● Reviews and draws up legal documents required in

the operation of the school division and renders opinions relative to substance, form, and propriety of such documents;

● Advises the school division personnel on

compliance with federal and state statutes, court process, rules, regulations, policy, and practice

● Advises the School Board and Superintendent on

the purchase, sale, exchange or lease of property ● Makes arrangements for the retention and

management of private legal counsel in cases involving extensive or specialized litigation;

● Represents the School Board, Superintendent or employees before administrative agencies

● Advises the School Board and Superintendent on human resources matters;

● Provides formal and informal training to the School Board, administrators, teachers, and employees in the legal aspects of their duties;

● Works closely with the County Attorney’s Office in certain matters relating to the school division;

● Participates with staff in preparing School Board Attorney’s portion of the annual operating budget and is responsible for controlling expenditures upon adoption;

● Serves on the Superintendent’s Cabinet “and

participates in decision-making as appropriate;

Physical Conditions and Nature of Work Contacts

Considerable contact with the members of the

School Board, the Superintendent, all

Superintendent’s Cabinet members, County

Attorney, Human Resource Department staff,

directors, teachers, and other staff for the provision

of comprehensive legal services. Occasional

contact with the members of the County Board of

Supervisors, Planning Commission, and their staffs,

including the County Executive, Deputy County

Executive and Assistant County Executive for the

purpose of effectuating school capital projects and

joint legislative initiatives. Occasional contact with

opposing legal counsel, employees, students, and

others with adverse interests to the position of the

school system. Occasional contact with judges,

administrative hearing officers, and regulatory

agency personnel during the process of litigation or

negotiation.

Work is typically performed in an office setting. Occasional

walking, light lifting up to 25 pounds and other limited physical

activities may be required. Regular attendance at night

meetings and work beyond regular office hours involving travel

throughout the County is required.

Compensation and Benefits The full salary range for this position is $91,000-$148,555 with

excellent benefits including annual and sick leave, health

insurance options and VRS retirement. This is a full time, FLSA

Exempt position.

KEY ATTRIBUTES OF OUR IDEAL CANDIDATE:

Possesses thorough knowledge of laws, legal precedents,

court cases, and administrative regulations pertaining to local

government in the Commonwealth of Virginia, with a defined

knowledge of land use law and public finance law;

Possesses knowledge of School Division functions,

responsibilities, and liabilities in Virginia;

Provides sound legal advice to governmental officials on a wide

variety of circumstances and situations;

Is responsive and generally knows the answer to questions,

informing the Superintendent when he/she does not know the

answer and committing to provide the correct answer promptly;

Builds and maintains effective working relationships with

School Division officials and employees, other attorneys,

representatives of community and government agencies, and

the general public;

Serves the School Board and Superintendent’s Cabinet by

providing legal analysis and timely advice that appropriately

assesses risk and available options while supporting the

School Board and Superintendent in meeting its priorities as

they relate to School Division’s programs and services;

Serves the School Board and Superintendent’s Cabinet as a

trusted advisor who brings creativity and flexibility to bear on

challenging legal issues;

Understands the local and state political milieu, but

professionally and personally remains out of local and state

politics;

Clearly communicates to keep the School Board and

Superintendent fully informed and supports transparency as

appropriate;

Interacts well with a wide variety of people from different

backgrounds and all levels of the School Division and

community;

Has a demonstrated record of building a strong, cohesive team

and providing direction and motivation to move the office

forward in a progressive, responsive and accountable way;

Practices teamwork and supports creating leaders at all levels;

Is committed to the development of self and staff including an

active involvement in professional associations;

Works collaboratively with the County Executive to advance

the work of the Board of Supervisors.

HOW TO APPLY:

Requirements:

Submittal of cover letter, resume and Albemarle County

Public Schools application is required. All applications will

be processed through Albemarle County’s online

application system at ww.albemarle.org/jobs.

Deadline for Application:

June 25, 2018 5:00 P.M. EST

Questions?

Contact: Mitsuko Clemmons-Nazeer

Phone: 434-296-5827 Email: mnazeer@albemarle.org

Education Albemarle County Public Schools at a Glance:

• Total students grades pre-K through 12: 13,910

• On-time High School completion rate: 94.7%

• Student to computer ratio:

1 : 1 (Grade 3 – 12) 3:2 (Grade K – 2)

• Average Class Size:

Elementary: 19.8 Middle: 21.3 High: 21.3

• All of Albemarle schools are accredited by Virginia DOE,

19 of 26 are fully accredited

• Average SAT scores surpass state and national averages by over 35 points on each sub-scale

• Our 2017 graduates received 1,049 acceptances from 184 colleges and universities, including 120 acceptances from 16 of the top 25

national universities

• 76.5% of students taking an AP test received passing scores, compared to state average of 61%

Horizon 2020 Strategic Plan Mission

The core purpose of Albemarle County Public Schools is to

establish a community of learners and learning, through

relationships, relevance and rigor, one student at a time.

Vision

All learners believe in their power to embrace learning, to excel,

and to own their future.

Core Values: Excellence • Young People • Community • Respect

Student-Centered Goal:

All Albemarle County Public Schools students will graduate

having actively mastered the lifelong-learning skills they need to

succeed as 21st century learners, workers and citizens.

Objectives:

We will engage every student.

We will implement balanced assessments.

We will improve opportunity and achievement.

We will create and expand partnerships.

We will optimize resources.

LOVE WHERE YOU LIVE

A community in close proximity to quality housing, quality schools including public, secondary, and

private schools, hospitals, shopping and recreational facilities.

The Albemarle County School Board The Albemarle County School Board and the

Superintendent are bound in a partnership of mutual trust

and vision. The School Board and the Superintendent are

responsible for selecting the results that the school

system should be pursuing. Together, the School Board

and the Superintendent take primary responsibility for

ensuring the Albemarle County Public School Division is

an effective school system.

Members:

Kate Acuff, Chairman; Jack Jouett Magisterial

District

Jonno Alcaro, Vice-Chairman At-Large

Katrina Callsen, Rio Magisterial District

Jason Buyaki, Rivanna Magisterial District

Graham Paige, Samuel Miller Magisterial District

Stephen Koleszar, Scottsville Magisterial District

David Oberg, White Hall Magisterial District

Private Schools and Higher Education

Many private schools in Albemarle serve the County and students from surrounding areas.

These include:

• The Covenant School

• Field School of Charlottesville

• The Miller School of Albemarle

• Montessori Community School

• North Branch School

• Peabody School

• St. Anne’s-Belfield School

• Tandem Friends School

Piedmont Virginia Community College offers

accessible, affordable, high-quality educational

programs that promote student success and

community vitality. Each year, more than 500 students

transfer from PVCC to a four-year college or university

to pursue a bachelor’s degree.

The University of Virginia, with internationally

recognized medical, law and business schools. The

University is a major resource for businesses located

in the region. Besides collaborative public / private

research, the school continues to seek ways to

advance the economy of the broader community.

Housing

The region has a plentiful supply of quality housing in urban, suburban and rural environments. From the Charlottesville

Area Association of Realtors 2015 Year-End Highlights: “Home sales in Greater Charlottesville have now increased for four

consecutive years as the 3,282 homes sold in 2015 marked the highest level since 2006. Pricing remained steady with a

median sales price of $270,000 for the year, unchanged from 2014 and 10.2% higher than the 2011 bottom of $245,000.

Inventory is 16.5% lower than this time last year, the lowest level since year-end 2005. Half the homes sold in 2015 were on

the market 46 days or less, a six-day improvement from the median DOM of 2014 and the lowest level since 2006.”

Healthcare

World class medical care is centrally located in Charlottesville. The University of Virginia Health Sciences Center is among

the most comprehensive medical facilities in Virginia. It is a Level I trauma center and is rated one of the top 100 hospitals

in the country. The center’s hospital includes 591 beds and maintains a special unit for trauma, burns, intensive care,

dialysis, newborn, and coronary care.

The Martha Jefferson Regional Hospital, with 201 beds, also provides a full range of medical services and emergency care.

Completed in 2012, the hospital offers the latest advances in health care delivery and is the recipient of multiple awards and

accreditations. The Thomas Jefferson Health District administers public health services.

LOVE TO PLAY...

Albemarle County is one of the most desirable locations in Virginia and in the nation, with a wealth of cultural, historic

and recreational amenities in a beautiful setting. We have a very strong local food and beverage culture, and a well-

established and widely recognized reputation for wine and beer tourism. We value open space and natural resources

and our extensive park system is one reflection of our efforts to be good stewards of the beautiful natural environment

of our County.

Recreation The area offers a variety of recreational opportunities both of the

indoor and outdoor variety. Central Virginia provides a unique

combination of heritage and nature with a nod to those desiring

a more refined lifestyle. The Shenandoah National Park, The

Blue Ridge Mountains, the James and Rivanna Rivers provide a

variety of recreational opportunities; tourists and local residents

alike visit many area resorts, inns, and more than 30 wineries

add to the backdrop of largely agricultural setting and mountain

views.

Blue Ridge Parkway The Blue Ridge Parkway’s 469 miles begin just west of

Albemarle County, connecting outstanding opportunities for

camping, hiking, fishing and swimming, bloom and wildlife

watching, bicycling, shopping and more throughout Virginia and

North Carolina. Nearby highlights include Humpback Rocks,

with hiking for all ages and abilities, picnicking and camping

locations amid the rocks’ natural beauty, and interactive

programs during the summer months to demonstrate mountain

crafts and skills.

The Appalachian Trail Part of the 2,180 mile footpath that is the Appalachian Trail

goes right through our backyard, passing through

Shenandoah National Park. The trail incorporates

conservation efforts, youth workshops, and opportunities to

work on a volunteer trail crew, in addition to the infinite

locations for a scenic hike.

The Brew Ridge Trail Popular craft breweries are creating phenomenal products in

scenic locations. Of course, Albemarle County is one! Many

craft breweries and distilleries can be found on the Brew Ridge

Trail, which celebrates the craft beer industry in Nelson and

Albemarle Counties. Visit Blue Mountain Brewery, Devils

Backbone Brewing Company, Wild Wolf Brewing Company,

Blue Mountain Barrel House, Starr Hill, and South Street for a

delicious and fun craft beer experience.

Mint Springs Park Located on 520 acres, Mint Springs Park offers a

great summer experience. Visitors can choose from

activities such as swimming, hiking, biking, grilling,

fishing and boating. In addition to sand beaches,

Mint Springs also offers 2 picnic shelters with open

grills and electricity.

Monticello Golf Trail Green Golfing takes on a whole new meaning with the

addition of the World’s First Green Golf Trail, the Monticello

Golf Trail, you can enjoy the game and maintain your

commitment to environmental sustainability

Monticello Artisan Trail Launched in 2011, the Monticello Artisan Trail connects visitors

to local artisan’s studios and retail galleries, events, workshops,

restaurants, lodging and various landscapes. The trail was so

successful in 2012 that it received the Tourism Achievement

Award from the Charlottesville / Albemarle Convention & Visitors

Bureau. Travel the Monticello Trail and discover the beauty of

the mountains and valleys that local artisans call home. A

wonderful place to explore with family and friends, it will surely

create lasting memories.

Beaver Creek Park Beaver Creek Park holds over 200 acres, over 100 of

which being water. This provides great opportunities

for picnicking, fishing and boating. The lake is

stocked with sunfish, channel catfish, and

largemouth bass which provides a great fishing

experience

The Monticello Wine Trail Discover the Birthplace of American Wine. The Commonwealth

of Virginia is the 5th largest producer of wine in the United

States, with the Monticello Wine Trail as its crown-jewel, truly

fulfilling Jefferson’s vision of winemaking in Virginia. The

Monticello Wine Trail’s 30 vineyards offer visitors the chance to

tour boutique wineries that produce small quantities of high-

quality wines, and share with family, friends and visitors. Over

half of the Virginia’s 2,000 vineyard acres are located in the

Monticello area and its surrounding counties. The Monticello

Wine Trail also hosts an annual event, “Taste of Monticello Wine

Trail.”

Patricia Ann Byrom Forest Preserve Park Patricia Ann Byrom Forest Preserve Park is known for its steep

and strenuous trails. Visitors use these trails for hiking, running

and even horseback riding. Various wildlife are often spotted on

Little Flat Mountain Loop and Blackwell’s Hollow Trail leading to

Catfish Rock, which offers breathtaking views of the County.

Shenandoah National Park Shenandoah National Park, one of America’s premier national

parks encompassing nearly 80,000 acres of wilderness,

waterfalls, and the Blue Ridge Mountains passes through our

County, offering the opportunity for horseback riding, camping,

hiking, bicycling, and the chance to encounter wildlife from deer

to black bears.

Virginia Blue Ridge Railway Trail Opened in 2003, the Virginia Blue Ridge Railway Trail follows

the former route of the longest running, commercially successful

shortline in American History, the Virginia Blue Ridge Railway.

The Trail runs from Nelson County to Amherst County and

offers a pleasant experience for those walking, running, biking

or horseback riding. Extending over six miles, the trail offers

scenic views as it runs along the Piney and Tye Rivers.

Bicycle Route 76 Bicycle Route 76, also known as the TransAmerica Route, was

one of the First US Bicycle routes designated in 1982 and spans

the state of Virginia from east to west. Route 76 passes straight

through historic Albemarle County and connects to the most

visited unit of America’s National Park Service, the Blue Ridge

Parkway. As the route exits Charlottesville, Garth Road leads

bikers into the rural and beautiful White Hall area before

entering Crozet and up Afton Mountain. Just south of Afton

Mountain where the Blue Ridge Parkway begins, Route 76 runs

along the Parkway for 25 miles offering bikers breathtaking

views of the surrounding areas.

George Washington & Jefferson National Forests The George Washington and Jefferson National Forests allow

outdoor enthusiasts the opportunity to participate in a number of

great outdoor activities. Comprising over 1.6 of the 1.8 million

acres of the Forests, Virginia offers an incredible amount of

things to do for lovers of the outdoors. Visitors come to hike,

mountain bike, camp, fish, cross country ski or simply enjoy

nature. There are 2,000 miles of hiking trails which include 330

miles of the Appalachian National Scenic Trail. The Forests also

comprise nearly 80 percent of the public hunting lands in

Virginia, with 75 percent of Virginia hunters hunting in the

National Forests.

ALBEMARLE ACCOLADES

• U.S. News Travel’s Best Vacations List ranked

Charlottesville/Albemarle County as one of the top 10

best wine vacation destinations in the world, in great

company with international wine regions such as

Tuscany, Napa Valley and Buenos Aires. (August,

2012)

• The website Go Green Travel Green named

Charlottesville/ Albemarle County the top spot in the

country for agritourism. (September, 2012)

• Southern Living Magazine named

Charlottesville/Albemarle

Best College Town (October, 2012)

• Livability.com named Charlottesville/Albemarle

County number eight in its list of top ten unexpected

“beer cities.” (January, 2012)

• Southern Living online names

Charlottesville/Albemarle community as one of the top

ten ‘Tastiest Towns’ in the South (March, 2012)

Shopping & Entertainment The region is home to a diverse array of shopping opportunities: a traditional indoor mall at Fashion Square, the shops at Barracks Road,

several developments at Albemarle Square, Hollymead Towne Center, an upscale lifestyle center, “The Shops at Stonefield,” and, under

development, “Fifth Street Station.” The dozens of niche shops and restaurants on Charlottesville’s Downtown Mall are certain ly the most

active of the several historic downtown destinations round the area.

Charlottesville has a thriving open-air, pedestrian-only mall.

Neighbors Culpeper, Orange, Gordonsville, Lovingston, Palmyra, and Stanardsville have historic downtowns that are marked by

restaurants with outside dining, coffee shops, motion picture and live performance theaters, art galleries and a variety of businesses.

Outside operas and musical plays are performed at Ashlawn, home of James Monroe, and steeplechase races are held at Foxfield and

Montpelier, home of James Madison. Nearby Staunton hosts the American Shakespeare Center and Blackfriar’s Playhouse, the world’s

only recreation of Shakespeare’s indoor theatre

Historical Attractions World-renowned landmarks in Thomas Jefferson’s Monticello and The University of Virginia (UVA) are in Albemarle County, both

UNESCO World Heritage Sites and National Landmarks.

Additionally, Presidents Madison and Monroe made their homes here. Historical attractions include, Ash-Lawn Highland, Michie Tavern,

Montpelier and Monticello.