Dirigo High School - JMG Specialist

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of Maine students? Join the JMG team and help shape the future for Maine youth!

JMG is looking to fill our opening at Dirigo High School
, in Dixfield, ME (Oxford County) for our next JMG Specialist
.

The Specialist leads the JMG program at their site, helping students develop and demonstrate essential competencies for career readiness and postsecondary success through the utilization of the JMG Maine Career Exploration Model. JMG classes are designed to equip Maine students with the skills, knowledge, and best practices they need to pursue their aspirations and thrive after high school. This is a rewarding, full-time role for an individual who is dedicated, collaborative, and passionate about empowering students and working with school and community partners.

• Relationship Building and Student Mentorship:
  Ability to build trusting, supportive relationships with students while maintaining appropriate boundaries; strong communication, active listening, empathy, and the ability to motivate and guide diverse learners toward academic, career, and personal success.
• Instructional and Program Leadership:
  Strong classroom facilitation skills to deliver engaging, competency-to-credential based instruction, adapt teaching strategies to different learning needs, manage multiple responsibilities, and lead a student-centered program.
• Collaboration and Community Partnership Development:
  Ability to work effectively with school staff, families, employers, and community partners to create career-connected learning opportunities, advocate for students, and maintain a strong, positive presence for the program within the school and broader community.

Educational Background: A Bachelor’s degree is required.

Approval:
Maine CHRC approval, or the ability to obtain it, is required.

The position will begin July 2026.

• Salary: $43,750 per year, with additional performance-based bonuses.
• Paid Time Off:
  Includes school vacation weeks in December, February, and April, plus 15 additional vacation days.
• Sick Leave: 3 weeks of sick time and 1 week of Covid time.

• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Company-paid disability and life insurance.
• Voluntary life insurance options.
• 403(b) plan with employer match after two years of service.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Health and dependent care flexible spending accounts.
• Gym membership reimbursement and additional wellness benefits.