JAG Job Specialist / Darlington High School

Description:      JAG Job Specialist
                                240-day position  
                           Salary:   $43,436 base salary (based on education and experience) 

Location: Darlington High School

Available: 2026 - 2027 School Year    

              *Negative TB test must be on file prior to starting work

Qualifications:

• Minimum of Bachelor's Degree required, preferrably in social service, counseling, business, education or a related discipline
• Career Development Facilitator Certificate required
• Experience with programs for youth and working with youth
• Management/supervision experience
• Excellent communication skills

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.

Performance 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 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 other duties as assigned

A complete application packet must be submitted through the online application system prior to the closing date in order to be considered for this position.   ALL of the following requirements must be submitted before the posted deadline:

1.  Online Classified Employment Application
NOTE:  Reference section requires contact information for three (3) references; reference forms will be emailed directly to the references listed.
          2.  Résumé
          3.  Copy of college degree or transcript

CLOSING DATE:   UNTIL FILLED

NOTE:  It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure that all required application documents are submitted prior to the posted deadline.  An incomplete application will render the applicant ineligible.

For DCSD Employees: In addition to the application packet, a "Request to Interview for Transfer" form must be submitted for approval (available on the website, in the schools, and at Department of Human Resources).

The District reserves the right at any time to extend the deadline without notice and without final consideration of any pending application.