PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES: - Plans a program of study that, as much as possible, meets the individual needs, interests and abilities of students.
- Creates a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of students.
- Guides the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals and - in harmony with the goals - establishes clear objectives for all lessons, units, projects and the like to communicate these objectives to student.
- Employs instructional methods and materials that are most appropriate for meeting stated objectives.
- Assesses the accomplishments of students on a regular basis, seeking the assistance of district specialists as required.
- Counsels with colleagues, students, and/or parents on a regular basis.
- Assists the administration in implementing all policies and/or rules governing student life and conduct, and for the classroom, develops reasonable rules of classroom behavior and procedure, and maintain order in the classroom in a fair and just manner.
- Plans and supervises purposeful assignments for teacher assistant(s) and/or volunteer(s), and cooperatively with department heads, evaluates their job performance.
- Strives to maintain and improve professional competence.
- Attends staff meetings and serves on staff committees as required.
- Be assigned 100% of an ordinary workday to implementing the Jobs for America’s Graduates model.
- Have 3-4 scheduled JAGOK classes daily.
- Have at least TWO (2) class periods per day for planning, coordinating services, completing required daily JAGForce documentation, marketing, and business communications.
- Complete special projects and duties as assigned by program management.
- Basic knowledge of computer technology and data input.
- Ensure positive perceptions of the JAGOK program within schools by developing and maintaining effective working relationships with school personnel including teachers, administrators, students, and Advisory Committee.
- 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 JAGOK.
- Maintain a classroom enrollment of no less than 40 students and no more than 60 per program comprised of only registered JAGOK students.
- Identify and recruit students with a minimum of five (5) 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 guidance for all students served.
- Participate in ALL required JAGOK meetings, trainings, professional development workshops, and the JAG National Training Seminar (NTS).
- Complete ALL necessary forms for enrollment and participation in JAGforce. (JAGforce training provided.)
- Create a school Advisory Committee for the purpose of recommending and referring participants to interview for the JAGOK program and be accepted into the JAGOK 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 JAGOK 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 JAGforce programmatic documentation (i.e., student profiles, model services, Pre-ETS, Medicaid) by scheduled due dates.
- Commit to documenting daily model services on the JAGforce National Data Management System for every JAGOK 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 JAGOK Student Career Association.
- Provide students with opportunities for field trips and guest speakers, when appropriate
- Participate in local, regional, state, and national student competitive and leadership events, as available.
- Market JAGOK to local employers, business and industry through one-on-one communication, student/specialist presentations, classroom speaker opportunities, and news and social media
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