Jag Specialist

JAG Specialist

Betsy Layne High School, Floyd County Schools, Betsy Layne, Kentucky

Job : 5772234

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: Jun 09, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

QUALIFICATIONS: Valid administrative certification as determined by the Kentucky Department of Education, Division of Educator Licensure and Quality or is eligible to be awarded an adjunct certificate.

REPORTS TO: Principal

JOB GOAL: To support student achievement during school and post graduation.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Salary and terms of employment according to approved salary schedules.

EVALUATION: Performance will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the district evaluation plan.

• Identifies, recruits and instructs students who qualify for the JAG program according to JAG National standards.
• JAG KY works with students who are facing barriers to graduation including poverty, personal trauma and lack of preparedness for the workforce and transitions them successfully into employment, industry training, military or higher education.
• Provides appropriate curriculum and ensures students achieve specific JAG competencies through classroom instruction.
• Teaches through a variety of methods including 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 individual.
• Ensures an appropriate pool of students by directly recruiting students, and obtaining referrals from an Advisory Committee, school personnel, and parents.
• Holds interviews with prospective candidates and makes referrals to determine, using JAG guidelines, the appropriateness of the prospective student for the program.
• Administers testing programs including pre‑post‑tests and career interest surveys.
• Establishes and implements a career development plan for all enrolled students.
• Ensures positive perceptions of the JAG program within schools by developing and maintaining positive, effective working relationships with school personnel including teachers, administrators, students, and members of the 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 students by organizing and serving as advisor to a JAG Career Association; creates training opportunities through hands‑on activities, film presentations, guest speakers, and workshops; assists with civic and social opportunities.
• Provides students with mentoring and support within appropriate limits; refers students to additional support service 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 data and documentation requirements in a timely fashion including contacts and activities involving students, employers, and other groups.
• Develops and maintains a well‑organized filing system.
• 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 statewide JAG trainings.
• Ability to maintain data in the JAG National online data management system.
• Ability to work independently while managing multiple priorities.
• Ability to establish the appropriate boundaries while developing and nurturing supportive relationships with students.
• Ability to educate a variety of constituencies and interested parties about the program by developing ongoing relationships and making formal presentations.
• Ability to develop career opportunities consistent with the JAG model.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Position Type: Full‑Time

Salary: $40,080 Per Year

Position requires a valid administrative certification as stated above, and eligibility for an adjunct certificate.

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