JAG Nebraska Career Specialist - Clarkson Public Schools

About United Way of the Midlands

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 integrity, inclusion, and responsibility across our work where all employees feel valued, respected, and empowered to bring their unique perspectives and experiences to the table.

United Way of the Midlands 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
  CURIOUSLY
  to learn constantly.

JAG Nebraska Specialists are teachers and educators, advocates for students, and caring adults and mentors. Our Specialists teach a for‑credit elective class for middle school and/or high school students in local school district and are responsible for guiding our students through project‑based curriculum helping students grow in life and career skills. Specialists must be successful in fully implementing the JAG Nebraska model with integrity while supporting our students to navigate life and academia successfully.

JAG Specialists work closely with school teachers and administrator/supervisors to provide support and coordination for students and must represent the organization’s values at all times and must be well‑versed in building relationships with multiple stakeholders simultaneously.

• Provides instruction in a program proven to increase graduation rates and positive outcomes post‑graduation such as employment and post‑secondary education or credential attainment.
• Establishes and advances relationships with school administrators and teams by building rapport to effectively serve students and align with school culture and goals.
• Instructs classroom using the JAG Advantage (Project Based Learning, Trauma Informed Care, and Employer Engagement).
• Communicates effectively, efficiently, timely, and professionally while maintaining effective 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.
• Recruits students according to the best practices and in cooperation with school advisory committee/administration established by JAG.
• Documents student progress toward state and national performance goals using JAG Force (data collection tool).
• Completes all quality assurance measures and meets deadlines on all data to ensure compliance with all funding and accreditation requirements as well as ensuring deadlines are met in a timely manner.
• 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 (IDP) in JAG Force for all students on the school’s JAG Nebraska class rosters.
• Monitors the 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 periodically throughout the summer to increase student contact.
• Participates in school staff meetings, regional and statewide education meetings, and staff development activities within the building, district, and…