2026-2027 MCHS JAG Teacher

McCracken•Paducah, KY

16h

About The Position

To educate all students substantially and effectively by: Identifying, recruiting, and instructing students needing additional assistance in transitioning from high school into post-secondary education, military or the world of work, including: Demonstrating Professional Leadership Assessing and Communicating Learning Results Demonstrating Knowledge of Content Reflecting/Evaluating Teaching/Learning Designing and Planning Instruction Collaborating with Colleagues/Parents/Others Creating and Maintaining Learning Climate Engaging in Professional Development Implementing and Managing Instruction Demonstrating Implementation of Technology

Requirements

Valid State Teaching Certificate for Specific Subject Area and/or Grade Level

Responsibilities

Implements all rules and regulations, policies and administrative guidelines as adopted by the Board of Education and the School SBDM
Uses planning period to coordinate services, complete required ENDMS documentation, for marketing, business communications, and home-visits, as needed.
Ensure positive perceptions of the JAG KY program within schools by developing and maintaining effective working relationships with school personnel including other teachers, administrators, students, and Advisory Committee.
Maintains accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulation, pertaining to teacher and students.
Advocate 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 JAG KY.
Identify and recruit students in grades 9-12 with a minimum of four (4) barriers who will benefit from the program model.
Coordinate activities with community agencies to assist in meeting individual student needs.
Provide individual, group and career counseling for all students served.
Participate in all required JAG KY meetings, trainings, professional development workshops, and the JAG National Training Seminar (NTS).
Complete all necessary forms for enrollment and participation in JAG KY.
Create an Advisory Committee for the purpose of recommending and referring participants to the JAG KY program.
Provide instruction for all students utilizing the JAG program model
Implement JAG model curriculum and ensures students achieve specific competencies through classroom instruction including lecture, hands-on activities, team teaching, project-based learning.
Utilize leadership, teamwork, soft-skills development, community service, competitive events, PBL to effectively deliver the JAG model.
Tailor instruction and intervention strategies to the individual needs of each student.
Conduct parent-teacher conferences twice yearly (can be held in conjunction with school-sponsored PT conference).
Administer the Jobs for America’s National Pre and Post-Test to all JAG KY participants in order to determine progress.
Provide follow-up services in finding and maintaining quality employment and/or post-secondary educational opportunities upon graduation.
Develop a plan for success with non-graduates to ensure effective transition to GED, employment or additional educational services.
Submit all required JAG force programmatic documentation (i.e., student profiles, model services, Pre-ETS, Medicaid) in a timely manner. Failure to do so may result in specialist or program suspension.
Commit to documenting daily model services on the JAG force National Data Management System for every JAG KY participant, including correct attendance, allocation of time, competencies taught and classroom instruction.
Commit to providing twelve (12) months of communication and follow-up contact with every program graduate.
Secure and properly file all student records.
Compile data and complete reports necessary for program operation.
Commit to establishing and coordinating a functional JAG KY Student Career Association.
Provide students with opportunities for field trips and guest speakers.
Host a JAG KY Officer Initiation and Installation Program.
Participate in local, regional, state and national student competitive and leadership events, as available.
Market JAG KY to local employers, business and industry through one-on-one communication, student/specialist presentations, classroom speaker opportunities, and news and social media.
Task a two-member site-specific Tech Team with the responsibility of taking and submitting weekly photos to the JAG KY Social Media Manager.
Administer at least one site specific JAG KY Social Media Site (i.e., FB, Twitter, Instagram).
Meets and instructs assigned classes in the locations and at the times designated.
Plans a program of study that meets the individual needs, interests, and abilities of the students.
Creates a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of the students.
Prepares for classes assigned and shows written evidence of preparation upon request of immediate superior.
Takes precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
Makes provision for being available to students and parents for education-related purposes outside the instructional day when required or requested to do so under reasonable terms.
Strives to improve professional competence and collaboration with colleagues and communities.
Attends staff meetings, serves on staff committees, and performs duties prescribed by the principal and by Board of Education and School SBDM Policies.
Promotes positive public relations for the school’s programs and activities.
Contacts the principal or the designated representative as soon as possible when the teacher must be absent from school.
Remains at school during the entire school day unless excused by the principal or the designated representative.
Maintains a professional appearance as an example for students.
Incorporates the use of technology in daily tasks.
Maintains regular attendance.
Adheres to the Professional Code of Ethics