JAG Job Specialist / Darlington High School

JAG Job Specialist / Darlington High School JobID: 4929

Location: Darlington High School

Date Available: School Year

240 day position. Salary: $43,436 base salary (based on education and experience).

Negative TB test must be on file prior to starting work

Qualifications

• Minimum of a Bachelor's degree required, preferably in social service, counseling, business, education or a related discipline.
• Experience with programs for youth and working with youth.
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable.

FLSA Status: Non Exempt

Responsible To: Principal

Job Goal

To identify, recruit, and instruct 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. Primarily responsible for fully implementing the Jobs for America's Graduates (JAG) Model in the school.

Responsibilities

• Provides appropriate curriculum and ensures students achieve specific JAG competencies through classroom instruction; teaches through a variety of methods including project based learning, 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 participant using an Individualized Development Plan.
• Ensures an appropriate pool of students by directly recruiting students and obtaining referrals from an in school Advisory Committee consisting of school personnel; holds interviews with prospective candidates and those making referrals to determine, using JAG guidelines, the appropriateness of the prospective student for the program.
• Administers testing programs including JAG pre /post assessments and career interest surveys.
• Ensures positive perceptions of the JAG SC program within schools by developing and maintaining positive, effective working relationships with school personnel including teachers, administrators, students, and members of the in school 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 SC students by organizing and serving as advisor to a JAG SC Career Association; creates training opportunities through hands on activities, film presentations, guest speakers, and workshops; assists with civic and social opportunities.
• Provides students with guidance, counseling, and support within appropriate limits; refers students to additional support services 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 JAG documentation requirements in a timely fashion including contacts and activities involving students, employers, and other groups; develops and maintains a well organized filing system. Records information and data daily using the online electronic National Data Management System (e NDMS).
• 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 contacts with non graduates to ensure effective transition to employment or additional education.
• Participates in staff, regional, and national statewide meetings, and staff development activities.
• Performs various school related functions as designated by the school principal.
• Participates in field trips.
• Completes special projects and other projects/duties as assigned by JAG SC Director.
• Performs other duties as assigned.