About this role
INTERVIEWS MAY BE CONDUCTED BEFORE JOB POSTING CLOSED POSITION IS FOR THE 2026-2027 SCHOOL YEAR RESPONSIBILITIES Identifies, recruits, and instructs students deemed to have a high degree of difficulty of being promoted into the next grade level, achieving graduation, and/or making a successful transition from school to a career with advancement opportunities. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
• Provides appropriate curriculum and ensures students achieve specific JAG competencies through classroom instruction; teaches through a variety of methods including lecture, hands-on activities, and team teaching; tailors the program and teaching methods for the needs of each specific student, and implements an intervention strategy for each individual.
• Ensures an appropriate pool of students by directly recruiting students, and obtaining referrals from an Advisory Committee, school personnel, and parents; holds interviews and prospective candidates and those making referrals to determine, using JAG guidelines, the appropriateness of the prospective student for the program.
• Administers testing programs including pre-/post tests and career interest surveys. Establishes and implements a career development plan for all enrolled students.
• Ensures positive perceptions of the JAG program within schools by developing and maintaining positive, effective working relationships with school personnel including teachers, administrators, students, and members of the Advisory Committee.
• Advocates for the program and develops a pool of effective community support resources by working with employers, parents, civic groups, and legislators to build awareness of and support for the program; develops job opportunities, participates in public relations activities, attends meetings and speaks to various community groups.
• Builds appreciation for teamwork, sense of belonging, and commitment to community service among JAG students by organizing and serving as advisor to a JAG Career Association; creates training opportunities thought hands-on activities, film presentation, guest speakers, and workshops; assists with civic and social opportunities.
• Provides students with mentoring and support within appropriate limits; refers students to additional support service on an as-needed basis; takes responsibility for learning and complying with school policies such as mandated reporting, discipline, attendance, and the like.
• Complies with all data and documentation requirements in a timely fashion including contacts and activities involving students, employers, and other groups; develops and maintains a well-organized filing system.
• Assists students in finding and maintaining quality employment and/or post-secondary educational programs upon graduation; works closely with students and employers for 12 months after the end of the school year to ensure a satisfactory employment outcome; develops a plan for contact with non-graduates to ensure effective transition to employment or additional education.
• Participates in statewide JAG trainings.
JOB QUALIFICATIONS
• Ability to maintain data in the JAG National online data management system.
• Ability to work independently while managing multiple priorities.
• Ability to establish the appropriate boundaries while developing and nurturing supportive relationships with students.
• Ability to educate a variety of constituencies and interested parties about the program by developing ongoing relationships and making formal presentation.
• Ability to develop career opportunities consistent with JAG model.