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Job Summary:
Identifies, recruits, and instructs students needing additional assistance in transitioning from high school into post-secondary education, the military, or the world of work. Will be assigned 100% of an ordinary workday to implement the Jobs for America’s Graduates model. Teach 3-4 scheduled JAG KY classes daily. Will have designated time during the school day for planning, coordinating services, completing required daily ENDMS documentation, marketing, business communications, and home visits, as necessitated. Will be expected to complete special projects and duties as assigned by program management and school leadership.
Essential Functions, Duties and Responsibilities (JAG KY Program):
-Ensure positive perceptions of the JAG KY program within schools by developing and maintaining effective working relationships with school personnel including teachers, administrators, students, and the Advisory Committee.
-Advocate for the program that 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 ensure students achieve specific competencies through classroom instruction including lectures, hands-on activities, team teaching, and project-based learning.
-Utilize leadership, teamwork, soft-skills development, community service, competitive events, and 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 conferences).
-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 an effective transition to GED, employment, or additional educational services.
-Submit all required JAGforce 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 JAGforce 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, businesses, 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).
Essential Functions, Duties and Responsibilities (DCPS Teacher):
-Instructs and supervises students in and out of the classroom.
-Reports to work promptly and maintains continuity of instruction throughout the school year.
-Protect confidential information.
-Develops and maintains a classroom environment conducive to effective learning.
-Prepares for classes assigned, and shows documented evidence of preparation upon request of administrator.
-Encourages students to set and maintain high expectations of classroom behavior.
-Employs a variety of instructional techniques and instructional media, to meet the needs and capabilities of the individuals or student groups involved.
-Strives to implement the district’s mission, instructional goals, and objectives.
-Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
-Maintains accurate and complete records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulation.
-Upholds and enforces school rules, administrative regulations, and Board policies.
-Makes provisions 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 through appropriate parent-teacher conferences.
-Attends and participates in faculty meetings and serves on assigned committees and co-curricular activities.
-Cooperates with other members of the staff in planning instructional goals, objectives, and methods.
-Works to establish and maintain open and professional lines of communication with students and their parents/guardians.
-Responsible for professional growth in accordance with state and federal regulations.
-Represents the school in the community effectively and positively.
-Administer health services to students as necessary in the absence of a school health professional.
-Prioritize, plan, and organize work to meet schedules and timelines.
-Demonstrate a positive attitude and act as a positive role model for kids.
-Must demonstrate a desire to see all students learn and succeed.
-Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
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