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JAG Nebraska Career Specialist
4 months ago
Job Description
Job Title: JAG Nebraska Career Specialist
Department: Community Impact and Analytics
Supervisor: JAG Nebraska Manager
FLSA Status: Exempt, Full Time
Approved Date: March 2023
Summary:
JAG NE Specialists are teachers and educators, advocates for students, and caring adults and mentors.
Our Specialists are responsible for guiding our students through project-based learning experiences for
mastery of a minimum of 37 competencies in each JAG class. Specialists must be successful in fully
implementing the JAG Nebraska model with integrity while supporting our students to navigate life and
academia successfully, achieving high school graduation early or on time, and positive outcomes post-
graduation. JAG Specialists work closely with school teachers and supervisors to provide support and
coordination for students and must represent the organization's values at all times and must be well-
versed in building relationships with multiple stakeholders simultaneously.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Actively empower youth who experience multiple challenges to success by providing a program
proven to increase graduation rates and positive outcomes post-graduation such as employment
and post-secondary education or credential attainment.
Establish and advance relationships with school administrators and teams, building rapport to
effectively serve students and align with school culture and goals.
Ensure the JAG Advantage (Project Based Learning, Trauma Informed Care, and Employer
Engagement) is implemented with integrity within each program leading to the successful
performance outcomes of each program.
Actively coordinate events and training opportunities that enhance the leadership, academic, and
career skills of all JAG Nebraska students.
Serve as an example by being a teacher, advocate, and caring adult while upholding the United
Way of the Midlands values at all times by building trust, extending grace, showing grit, being open
and embracing others' differences, engaging through listening and sharing, and curiously learning
constantly.
Regularly interact with school and district administration as needed regarding student recruitment
and opportunities for program expansion and resolve challenges as they arise by communicating
effectively, efficiently, and timely while maintaining effective working relationships with school
administrators, community leaders, business partners, and JAG Nebraska leadership.
Conduct site visits to engage with students, building meaningful relationships, while assuring the
JAG model standards are met while also observing classroom management techniques by
monitoring performance outcomes, analyzing data in JAG Force, reviewing processes including:
student selection, assessments, classroom management and instruction, business and community
connections; and by receiving feedback from partners.
Complete self-evaluations according to United Way of the Midlands policy, providing effective and
supportive feedback to the Program Manager while also receiving feedback.
Request support and resources as needed with the JAG Nebraska model, grant and partnership
obligations, accreditation compliance, participant documentation, and data entry into JAG Force.
Recruit and interview students according to the best practices established by JAG and as preferred
by the school.
Develops a pool of qualified students from the cohort working in conjunction with the program's in-
school Advisory Committee, school personnel, and parents; conducts interviews with prospective
candidates and those making referrals; applies JAG Model guidelines to select prospective students
(35-60) for the program.
Regularly brief the Program Manager on student performance and outcomes. Request support and
share ideas for actions for improvement when students are not on track to meet school and/or JAG
performance goals and outcomes.
Assist in planning and implementation of statewide student events and may assist with student
supervision at various events locally, statewide, and nationally.
Responsible for quality assurance on all paperwork and data to ensure compliance with all funding
and accreditation requirements as well as ensuring deadlines are met in a timely manner.
Propose improvements or revisions to organizational policies and procedures as they relate to the
operation of JAG Nebraska to the Program Manager.
Ensure the JAG model standards are met, to include ensuring every student is provided with the
opportunity and support necessary to master a minimum of 37 competencies each school year,
while also implementing classroom management techniques, monitoring performance outcomes,
entering data in JAG Force, reviewing school processes including: student selection, assessments,
classroom management and instruction, business and community connections; and by receiving
feedback from partners.
Work daily within Nebraska's public schools and respectfully engage directly with teachers,
administrators, and community leaders.
Establish a positive and on-going supportive relationship with all students and families in the JAG
Nebraska cohort.
Collaborate with school counselors, advisors, teachers, and administrators to implement the JAG
curriculum and activities consisting of support for academic success, career exploration, goal
setting, leadership development, and individual development plan.
Enter student data and confer with school staff to identify and serve students in need of more
intensive academic support such as tutoring, extended learning, mentoring, and counseling.
Delivers the JAG Nebraska project-based learning curriculum for the targeted 35-60 students and
ensure they achieve specific competencies through classroom instruction; directs learning through a
variety of methods including: project-based learning instruction, hands-on activities, experiential
learning activities and team teaching; tailor program and teaching methods to the needs of each
student; and implement a well-designed intervention strategy for each student.
Establish and implement an Individualized Development Plan (IDP) in JAG Force for all students on
the school's JAG Nebraska class rosters.
Monitor the attendance, academic performance, college prep course selection, enrollment in AP and
dual credit courses, credits needed for graduation, and progress towards goals of all cohort
students.
Actively work to build a local efficient and effective full circle of community support for student
resources by collaborating with in-school and after school student programs, employers, parents,
civic groups, and community partners to build awareness, support, and partnerships in conjunction
with the Program Manager.
Facilitate opportunities for student engagements periodically throughout the summer to increase
student contact.
Participate in school staff meetings, regional and statewide education meetings, and staff
development activities within the building and district as appropriate.
At times, Specialists may drive select students to and from statewide events, as applicable, and/or
chaperone students for JAG National events, as applicable.
Participate in approved JAG National and Nebraska training opportunities and conferences.
Maintain the highest level of confidentiality, integrity and professionalism.
Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.
Must comply with school staff handbook, policies, standards, and expectations.
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Must be able to effectively use the Microsoft Office package of software (Word, PowerPoint, Excel,
Teams).
Required to work 12 months per year.
Must be knowledgeable about human services and major systems work.
Must have a good understanding of philanthropy and the role non-profit organizations play in our
community.
Must be able to enter, analyze, and verify data reports as applicable for integrity, accuracy and
various funding requirements.
Must have the ability to effectively represent UWM and JAG Nebraska during community and
stakeholder meetings.
Must have the ability to think strategically to effectively plan and execute multiple lesson plans and
activities in preparation for and throughout each school year.
Must be able to execute and accomplish immediate deliverables on short notice.
Must be highly organized, responsive and be able to handle multiple deliverables at the same time.
Must maintain a positive attitude and care deeply about the overall success of UWM and JAG
Nebraska.
Must be able to work independently while managing multiple priorities and deadlines.
Must be able to establish appropriate boundaries while developing and nurturing supportive
relationships with students and families.
Must be able to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, with a variety of individuals, within
and outside of the school system. Must be able to make formal and informal presentations.
Must be able to educate a variety parties about the program by developing ongoing professional
relationships.
Must be able to implement curriculum, projects and/or other educational opportunities consistent
with the goals of the JAG and the Nebraska Department of Education requirements for Career and
Technical Education.
Must be able to effectively develop positive relationships, as well as diffuse and resolve conflict.
Must be able to effectively organize, prioritize, and manage multiple projects and tasks to achieve
multiple goals simultaneously.
Must comply with and adhere to the State of Nebraska teacher and teaching standards and
requirements.
Must become familiar with various funding requirements, such as: ESSER, GEER, TANF, WIOA,
etc.
Must be able and willing to follow chain of command and organizational policies and values.
Must possess a current and valid driver's license.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
This position does not have supervisory responsibilities related to personnel.
Education and/or Experience:
Must meet Nebraska Department of Education's Teaching Career Education Permit requirements:
Career Ed Teaching Permit Requirements (ne.gov), to include:
Completion of a prescribed course of study in a career education area at the postsecondary level or
Completion of an apprenticeship in the career education area, or
Demonstrated proficiency in the career education area based on 5 years or more of practice in that
career, or
Demonstrated proficiency by passing a competency test approved by the industry or career area,
and
Must be willing to complete the Human Relations Training Requirement upon hire, and
Must be willing to obtain the State of Nebraska Fingerprint Card process as applicable: Fingerprint
Cards (ne.gov)
Bachelor's degree required or Master's degree in education, social services, counseling,
business, or a similar field.
Physical Requirements:
Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
Regularly reach with hands and arms and talk or hear.
Occasionally required to walk; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform
essential functions.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
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