Jobs for America's Graduates (JAG) Instructor

Scott County School District•Georgetown, KY

4d•$35•Onsite

About The Position

The JAG Instructor is responsible for identifying, recruiting, and instructing students who face significant challenges in advancing to the next grade level, graduating, or transitioning successfully from school to a career with advancement opportunities. This role involves providing appropriate curriculum, ensuring students meet JAG competencies through various teaching methods, and tailoring the program to individual student needs. The instructor will also recruit students, administer testing, establish career development plans, and foster positive relationships with school personnel, employers, parents, and community groups. Additionally, the instructor will advise a JAG Career Association, provide mentoring and support to students, maintain accurate records, and assist students with post-graduation employment or educational pursuits. Participation in statewide JAG trainings is also required.

Requirements

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.
Valid KY teacher certification OR a Bachelor's degree and qualification for adjunct certification OR at least 96 college credit hours.

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.
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.