CALHOUN COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
TITLE: JAG (Jobs for America’s Graduates) Specialist
QUALIFICATIONS: • Requires a bachelor's degree in social service, counseling, business, education, or related discipline
• Experience working with youth accompanied by knowledge of child development issues
• Skills in human relations, leadership, supervision, and motivational techniques
• Ability to work independently while managing multiple priorities
• Ability to develop curriculum and educational opportunities consistent with the JAG Model
• Working knowledge of basic computer applications, such as word processing, spreadsheets, etc
• Must have a valid South Carolina driver's license and reliable transportation
REPORTS TO: Chief Academic Officer
JOB GOAL: Identifies, recruits, and instructs 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. Reports to the assigned Principal.
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:
NOTE: Reasonable accommodations will be made, if necessary, to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Primarily responsible for fully implementing the Jobs for America's Graduates (JAG) Model in the school
• Reports to the assigned Principal
• 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 (JAGForce)
•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
•Complies with all federal laws, state statutes, Board policies, administrative rules, and directives
•Performs various school-related functions such as designated by the school principal
•Participates in field trips
•Completes special projects and other projects/duties as assigned by JAG-SC Director
•Performs related duties as required
•Ability to educate a variety of constituencies and interested parties about the program by developing ongoing relationships and making formal presentations
•Includes receiving assignments and/or directions from supervisors and lecturing / giving instruction and/or assignments to students and assistants
•Is able to supervise, guide and support students with patience and kindness
•Is able to provide assistance, support and/or skills development opportunities to parents as required
•Is able to perform job tasks professionally in an environment where discrimination and other public issues are constant concerns
•Is able to offer assistance to fellow employees as necessary
•Knows how to maintain effective relationships with co-workers, personnel of other departments, parents, students and members of the public through contact and cooperation
•Maintains high standards of accuracy in exercising duties and responsibilities
•Exercises immediate remedial action to correct any quality deficiencies that occur in areas of responsibility
•Maintains high quality communication and interaction with internal and external entities with whom the position interacts
•Performs described Essential Functions and related assignments efficiently and effectively in order to produce quantity of work which consistently meets established standards and expectations
•Assumes responsibility for completing assigned work
•Completes assigned work within deadlines in accordance with directives, policy, standards and prescribed procedures
•Maintains accountability for assigned responsibilities in the technical, human and conceptual areas
•Attends and remains at work regularly and adheres to policies and procedures regarding absenteeism and tardiness
•Provides adequate notice to higher management with respect to vacation time and leave requests
•Strives to anticipate work to be accomplished, and initiates proper and acceptable action for the completion of work with a minimum of supervision and instruction
•Identifies issues or situations as they occur and specifies decision objectives
•Identifies or assists in identifying alternative solutions to issues or situations
•Implements decisions in accordance with prescribed and effective policies and procedures and with a minimum of errors
•Accepts supervisory instruction and direction and strives to meet the goals and objectives of same
•Questions such instruction and direction when clarification of results or consequences are justified, i.e., poor communications, variance with established policies or procedures, etc.
•Offers suggestions and recommendations to encourage and improve cooperation intra- and inter-departmentally
•Contributes to maintaining high morale among all employees
•Develops and maintains cooperative and courteous relationships inter- and intra-departmentally, and with external entities with whom the position interacts
•Tactfully and effectively handles requests, suggestions and complaints
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: 190 days.
EVALUATION: Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board's policy on Evaluation of Classified Personnel.
Approved by: _______________________________________________ Date: _____________
Reviewed and agreed to by: _____________________________________ Date: _____________
