CLASS TITLE:         JAG (JOBS FOR AMERICA’S GRADUATES) KY SPECIALIST/TEACHER

PRIMARY FUNCTION: To educate all students substantially and effectively by:  Identifying, recruiting, and instructing students needing additional assistance in transitioning to middle school 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

BASIC REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• 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

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

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

Salary : $43,588