Position Overview

The 11th and 12th Grade Education Specialist is responsible for directly influencing the success of 45-60 high school students. The role employs project-based learning in a classroom environment, individual mentoring, data entry and tracking for outcomes, and employer engagement to help their student group confidently transition to life post-high school. This role is the fundamental base in enacting the iJAG mission.   

Essential Functions

• Builds a roster of students for the iJAG program
  • Markets the program throughout the school 
  • Works with school administration to create a list of students that meet the program criteria 
  • Ensures students in feeder programs within the district are continuing in the program
• Facilitates material through project-based learning (PBL) in a high school classroom
  • Utilizes our 7 essential constructs to facilitate projects throughout the year
  • Manages the classroom while actively advocating for student voice and choice throughout lessons
  • Plans upcoming lessons and projects utilizing PBL methodology to engage students
  • Liaises with parents as a stakeholder in student success through means such as parent-teacher conferences
  • Creates an inclusive classroom culture and instills a sense of community among students
• Enters, tracks, and reports on specific data measures
  • Maintains accurate student information 
  • Inputs data into systems of record daily, e.g. model services/lesson plans, attendance, grades, etc.
  • Maintains and updates any IDP/IEPs for their students, attends meetings for those as necessary
  • Assesses the impact of iJAG on attendance, credits towards graduation, college prep course selection, and enrollment in AP or dual credit courses
  • Analyzes data to identify any students in need of tutoring, mentoring, or other support
• Works to actively engage students and employers in a future career-readiness capacity
  • Reaches out to employers weekly to incorporate different career paths into projects
  • Creates support within the community for iJAG students
  • Ensures student participation in Virtual Job Shadow programming 
  • Works with students on job skills and needs
• Utilizes additional JAG frameworks in student interactions, such as Trauma Informed Care
• Works with students and external parties to create fundraising opportunities for the class
• Collaborates closely with Program Manager and school administration to ensure program success
• Preps students to participate in statewide or national events
• Provides follow-up support to graduating seniors for a 12-month period post-graduation to ensure they have resources for future successes 
• Attends professional development events and training through the school district
• Participates in continuing education as applicable, maintaining either a teacher certification or iJAG authorization
• Performs other duties as assigned 

Job Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in social sciences, counseling, education, or a related field is required
• Experience facilitating content to diverse groups
• Excellent communication skills, both written and oral 
• Ability to understand and use data to inform instructional decisions for student success
• Ability to establish appropriate boundaries while developing and nurturing supportive relationships
• Ability to develop curriculum, projects, and other educational opportunities 
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office or Google applications
• Ability to learn new software systems
• Passion for student success and the iJAG mission