Jobs for American Graduates (JAG) Specialist

LIFELONG LEARNING ADMINISTRATION CO•San Diego, CA

20d•$26 - $37•Onsite

About The Position

The JAG Specialist will establish a positive and ongoing supportive relationship with students, families, principals, administrators and school faculty to support students in the JAG Multi-Year Program. This position is funded through the CA Community Schools Partnership Program (CCSPP) Grant. We live by the motto that “There is a Student in Front of Everything We Do” and we are very passionate about it. If you have a passion to work with students, this is an exciting opportunity to work with a diverse group of students supporting their growth and development.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in social service, counseling, business, education or two years equivalent work experience demonstrating applicable skills in a relevant industry or discipline. Equivalent experience is included in and not separate from total years of professional experience required.
Experience working with students and a knowledge of child development issues.
Experience in secondary and/or postsecondary education settings.
Experience in educational, workforce development, or youth services settings.
Skills in people services, leadership, supervision, and motivational techniques.
Proficient Level of skills in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
Ability to travel in performance of job, duties is required.

Nice To Haves

Ability to analyze complex data and make recommendations impacting program operations and student outcomes.
Ability to work independently while managing multiple priorities.
Ability to exercise discretion in decision-making related to which program is an applicable fit for each student.
Ability to establish 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 presentations.
Ability to deliver curriculum instruction, projects, and/or other educational opportunities consistent with the goals of the program.
Organizational and planning skills.
Presentation and public speaking skills.
Effective writing and verbal skills.
Records management.
Data analysis skills.

Responsibilities

Collaborates with school counselors, advisors, community resources, and teachers to support and reinforce the curriculum and to consistently build support for academic success, career exploration, goal setting, leadership development, college planning, personal counseling, either directly or through linkages in the community to assist in overcoming barriers to graduation and/or success in the workplace.
Analyzes student data and barriers and confers with the JAG advisory committee (or School Success Team) to identify and develop a pool of qualified students in need of intensive academic support such as tutoring, extended learning, mentoring, and counseling. Students with multiple barriers to success will be candidates for the program.
Deliver the curriculum for the targeted 35-45 students in grades 11 and 12; ensure they receive competency in the 37 core competencies through classroom instruction and Project-Based Learning, and as many of the 87 total high school competencies during their high school participation in the JAG program.
Administer testing including JAG pre/posttests to students in the classroom and document results in the data management system (eNDMS).
Monitor basic skills improvement (TABE or CASAS); provides academic support and remediation including; access to tutoring, study skills, credit recovery to show gains as students progress toward graduation.
Develop, implement and update monthly individualized development plan (IDP) with all students on the program roster.
Monitors the attendance, credits needed for graduation, college prep course selection, enrollment in AP and dual credit courses.
Serves as a student advocate when collaborating with school staff in developing intervention plans for struggling students and assists in implementing/referring interventions as appropriate.
Advocates for the program and works with school leadership and personnel to create an outreach plan to develop a pool of effective community support resources by working with employers, parents, civic groups, and community leaders to build awareness of and support for this unique program; develops service learning projects, creates a pool of classroom speakers, participates in public relations activities, attends meetings and speaks to community groups.
Conducts parent/family outreach and education activities to the students to strengthen family/school partnerships and facilitate career exploration, college selection and financial planning.
Builds appreciation for teamwork among students, sense of belonging and commitment to service learning among students by organizing and serving as advisor to the Career Association; create opportunities through hands-on activities, guest speakers and workshops; and organize civic and social development opportunities.
Collaborates in supporting a smooth transition between grades; partners closely with other JAG Specialists to support students through continued participation in high school classrooms as appropriate.
Provides supportive services to program participants for the 12-month follow-up period post-high school graduation to ensure successful transition to postsecondary education, employment and/or military. If students are nongraduates, JAG Specialists will provide support services to these students to ensure attainment of diploma or GED during the follow-up period. Employers and/or postsecondary advisors are to be contacted 6 times during the 12-month follow-up period to ensure accuracy of data and continued student support.
Complies with all documentation requirements from Management in a timely fashion including student contacts and activities, employer and community organization contacts, and other groups; develops and maintains a well-organized filing and retrieval system for the class. Utilizes eNDMS for developing student rosters for the classroom.
Adhere to the JAG Specialist Handbook.
Adhere to the JAG Career Association Handbook.
Provides opportunities for student and graduate activity and engagement throughout the summer, documenting activities using eNDMS.
Participates in staff, district, and statewide meetings, and staff development activities within the building, district and statewide as appropriate.
Perform various school related functions such as lunch duty; work closely with the school administrator to limit non-JAG Model assignments.
Connect the full cohort of students to and/or organize and lead field trips to higher education institutions, business and industry, and other community-based activities and events.
Complete special projects and duties as assigned.
Administrative duties, responsibilities, and activities may be assigned or changed from time to time.