JMG High School Specialist - Spruce Mountain

JMG • Augusta, ME

4d • $43,750 - $43,750

About The Position

The JMG High School Specialist leads the JMG program at Spruce Mountain High School, helping students develop and demonstrate competencies for career readiness and postsecondary success through the JMG Maine Career Exploration Model. The Specialist provides tailored instruction, develops individualized interventions, and supports students in earning micro-credentials and credentials based on JMG’s 30 competencies.

The role recruits students, builds effective relationships with students, families, school personnel, employers, and community partners, and creates meaningful career-development experiences. The Specialist also supports student leadership and belonging, connects students with additional services when needed, and helps students secure and maintain employment or postsecondary education after graduation. The position includes accurate documentation, participation in professional development and school activities, and ongoing student and employer follow-up.

This is a year-round, full-time, salaried position. During the school year, the Specialist works onsite at the school following its Monday-through-Friday schedule and calendar. During summer, work is lighter and flexible, and is performed remotely on tasks such as lesson planning, data entry, and professional development.

Requirements

• Maine CHRC approval or eligibility for Maine CHRC.
• Bachelor’s degree.
• Experience working with youth and knowledge of child development.
• Skills in human relations, classroom management, and motivational techniques.
• Ability to work 12 months per year.
• Ability to work independently while managing multiple priorities.
• Ability to establish appropriate boundaries while developing supportive relationships with students.
• Ability to develop curriculum and educational opportunities consistent with the JMG model, the JMG Maine Career Exploration Model, and its 30 competencies.
• Ability to educate constituencies and interested parties about the program and develop ongoing relationships with local business leaders, employers, and community partners.
• Proficiency in basic computer applications, including word processing, and familiarity with technology tools for classroom instruction and student support.

Responsibilities

• Lead the JMG program at the assigned school using the JMG Maine Career Exploration Model.
• Provide tailored curriculum and instruction using varied methods, including lectures, hands-on activities, and real-world experiences.
• Develop individualized intervention strategies to address students’ needs and support their progress toward JMG competencies.
• Recruit a full roster of students through referrals, interviews, and assessment of program suitability using JMG guidelines.
• Communicate and listen effectively with students, parents, and school personnel to support student engagement and progress.
• Adapt lessons and strategies to meet students’ diverse needs.
• Maintain positive working relationships with teachers, administrators, students, and Advisory Committee members.
• Build relationships with local business leaders, employers, and community partners to create career-development opportunities and real-world exposure for students.
• Organize and advise a student leadership group and promote teamwork and belonging.
• Create training opportunities through hands-on activities, presentations, guest speakers, and workshops; facilitate civic and social events.
• Provide guidance and support within appropriate boundaries and refer students to additional services as needed.
• Follow school policies, including mandated reporting, discipline, and attendance requirements.
• Maintain timely and accurate records of student, employer, and stakeholder contacts and activities in the JMG database, and maintain an organized filing system.
• Help students find and maintain quality employment or postsecondary education after graduation.
• Work with students and employers for 12 months after the school year ends to support satisfactory employment outcomes, and plan contacts with non-graduates to support transitions to employment or further education.
• Participate in staff, regional, and statewide meetings and other professional development activities.
• Participate in school-related functions such as lunch duty or school committees, field trips, and student events.
• Complete special projects and other duties assigned by the Regional Director.

Benefits

• Paid time off includes school vacation weeks in December, February, and April, plus 15 additional vacation days.
• Three weeks of sick time and one week of Covid time.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Company-paid disability and life insurance.
• Voluntary life insurance options.
• 403(b) plan with employer match after two years of service.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Health and dependent care flexible spending accounts.
• Gym membership reimbursement and additional wellness benefits.
• Up to $3,000 in additional performance-based bonuses, depending on hire date.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level