Career Education Specialist - Scottsbluff Public Schools

Position:
Career Education Specialist – Scottsbluff Public Schools

Location:

Scottsbluff, NE

Remote Status:
On-Site

Job  | # of Openings: 1 | Organization:
United Way of the Midlands |

Job Title:

Education Specialist – 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 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. They teach a for‑credit elective class for middle school and/or high school students in local school districts and guide students through project‑based curriculum helping them grow in life and career skills. Specialists must fully implement the JAG Nebraska model with integrity while supporting students to navigate life and academia successfully, working closely with school teachers and administrators to coordinate support.

They represent the organization’s values and build relationships with multiple stakeholders simultaneously.

• Provide instruction in a program proven to increase graduation rates and post‑graduation outcomes such as employment and post‑secondary education or credential attainment.
• Establish and advance relationships with school administrators and teams by building rapport to effectively serve students and align with school culture and goals.
• Instruct classroom using the JAG Advantage (Project Based Learning, Trauma Informed Care, and Employer Engagement).
• Communicate effectively, efficiently, timely, and professionally while maintaining working relationships with school administrators, community leaders, business partners, and JAG Nebraska leadership.
• Request support and resources as needed with the JAG Nebraska model, grant and partnership obligations, accreditation compliance, participant documentation, and data entry into JAG Force.
• Recruit students according to best practices in cooperation with the school advisory committee/administration established by JAG.
• Document student progress toward state and national performance goals using JAG Force.
• Complete all quality assurance measures and meet deadlines on all data to ensure compliance with funding and accreditation requirements.
• Teach the JAG curriculum to meet model standards for the targeted student roster.
• Work daily within Nebraska’s public schools and engage directly with teachers, administrators, and community leaders.
• Establish and implement an Individualized Development Plan (IDP) in JAG Force for all students on the school’s JAG Nebraska class rosters.
• Monitor attendance, academic performance, college prep course selection, enrollment in AP and dual credit courses, credits needed for graduation, and progress toward cohort student goals.
• Facilitate opportunities for student engagement periodically throughout the summer to increase student contact.
• Participate in school staff meetings, regional and statewide education meetings, and staff development activities within the building,…