JAG Nebraska Career Specialist - Hemingford Public Schools - High School

Position: JAG Nebraska Career Specialist – Hemingford Public Schools – High School

Location: Hemingford, NE

Remote Status: On‑Site

Job : 584 | # of Openings: 1

Organization: United Way of the Midlands

Job Title: JAG Nebraska Career Specialist

Department: JAG Nebraska, Programs

FLSA Status: Full‑time, Exempt

Since 1923, United Way of the Midlands (UWM) has served the Omaha‑Council Bluffs metro by bringing together the business, government, and not‑for‑profit sectors and raising money to support our community’s most impactful health and human service programs.

UWM’s funded programs and direct services – including JAG Nebraska, 211, and the Weatherization Assistance Program – focus on four key areas to improve health and well‑being for all, build financial stability and strength, help young people realize their full potential, and address urgent needs today to advance a better tomorrow.

At United Way, we are committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment where all employees feel valued, respected, and empowered to bring their unique perspectives and experiences to the table.

UWM unites our community’s caring spirit to build a stronger tomorrow.

• Build trust in everything we do.
• Extend grace by thinking beyond ourselves.
• Show grit by bringing it everyday.
• Be open to embracing others’ differences.
• Actively engage by listening and sharing.
• Live curious to learn constantly.

Since their inception, JAG Nebraska Specialists have been teachers and educators, advocates for students, and caring mentors. Specialists teach a for‑credit elective class for middle and high school students in local districts and guide them through project‑based curriculum to develop life and career skills. They fully implement the JAG Nebraska model with integrity, support students in navigating life and academia, collaborate with teachers and administrators, and embody the organization’s values.

• Provides instruction in a proven program that increases graduation rates and positive post‐graduation outcomes such as employment and post‐secondary education.
• Establishes and advances relationships with school administrators and teams to effectively serve students and align with school culture and goals.
• Instructs the classroom using the JAG Advantage (Project‑Based Learning, Trauma‑Informed Care, and Employer Engagement).
• Communicates effectively, efficiently, timely, and professionally while maintaining working relationships with school administrators, community leaders, business partners, and JAG Nebraska leadership.
• Requests support and resources as needed with the JAG Nebraska model, grant and partnership obligations, accreditation compliance, participant documentation, and data entry into JAG Force.
• Recursively recruits students according to best practices and in cooperation with the school advisory committee/administration established by JAG.
• Documents student progress toward state and national performance goals using JAG Force.
• Completes all quality assurance measures and meets deadlines on all data to ensure compliance with funding and accreditation requirements.
• Teaches the JAG curriculum to ensure the JAG model standards are met for the targeted student roster.
• Works daily within Nebraska’s public schools and engages directly with teachers, administrators, and community leaders.
• Establishes and implements an Individualized Development Plan in JAG Force for all students on the school’s JAG Nebraska class rosters.
• Monitors attendance, academic performance, college prep course selection, enrollment in AP and dual credit courses, credits needed for graduation, and progress toward goals of all cohort students.
• Facilitates opportunities for student engagements throughout the summer to increase contact.
• Participates in school staff meetings, regional and statewide education meetings, and staff development activities within the building, district, and statewide JAG Nebraska as appropriate.
• Transports students to and from statewide events and/or chaperones students for JAG National events, as applicable.
• Maintains the highest…