<p>Employer: River Valley Resources</p> <p>Location: Greensburg High School</p> <p>Job Title: JAG Specialist - 9th -10th grade program</p> <p>Last date of job posting:</p> <p>Full-time Position: 37.5 hours a week</p> <p>Hours: 7:30-4:00 can be adjusted to better fit school hours</p> <p>Pay: $20.59/ hour & RVR pays a portion of the premium for regular full-time employees who have completed 30 days of active service for employee and dependent health insurance coverage</p> <p>Benefits: Medical, Dental, Life Insurance, Holidays (14), Retirement/Pension, Profit Sharing, after 6 months the employee earns 2.5 PTO days per month and can bank up to 225 hours.</p> <p>Description:</p> <p>Identifies, Recruits, and instructs students deemed to have a high degree of difficulty in being promoted into the next grade level, achieving graduation, and/or making a successful transition from school to a career with advancement opportunities. The Specialist is responsible for fully implementing the JAG Model in assigned schools and achieving process standards and performance goals.</p> <p>Job Functions:</p> <p>Provides appropriate curriculum and ensures students achieve specific JAG competencies through classroom instruction; teaches through a variety of methods including lectures, 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 using an Individual Service Strategy.</p> <p>Ensures an appropriate pool of students by directly recruiting students, and obtaining referrals from an in-school Advisory Committee consisting of school personnel; holds interviews with prospective candidates and those making referrals to determine, using JAG guidelines, the appropriateness of the prospective students for the program.</p> <p>Administers career interest surveys and other assessment tools.</p> <p>Ensures positive perceptions of the JAG-Indiana within schools by developing and maintaining positive, effective working relationships with school personnel including teachers, Administrators, students, and members of the in-school Advisory Committee.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>Builds appreciation for teamwork, sense of belonging, and commitment to community service among JAG-Indiana students by organizing and serving as an advisor to a JAG Career Association chapter; creates training opportunities through hands-on activities, film presentations, guest speakers, and workshops; assists with civic and social opportunities.</p> <p>Provides students with guidance, counseling, and support within appropriate limits; refers students to additional support services on an as-needed basis; takes responsibility for learning and complying with school policies such as mandated reporting, discipline, attendance, and the like.</p> <p>Complies with all JAG documentation requirements in a timely fashion including contracts and activities involving students, employers, and other groups; develops and maintains a well-organized filing system. Records information and data daily using JAGForce. It is understood that a minimum of 60 minutes per day is required to maintain the electronic databases.</p> <p>Complies with all school corporation documentation requirements in a timely fashion, records required data such as attendance and grades daily, participates in school initiatives/activities, and adheres to corporation policy and procedures as though they were an employee of the school corporation.</p> <p>Assists students in finding and maintaining quality employment and/or post-secondary education 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.</p> <p>Participates in staff, regional and national statewide meetings, and staff development activities. Performs selected school-related functions</p> <p>Facilitates and Participates in field trips</p> <p>Completes special projects and other projects and duties as assigned by the JAG organization and Regional Director</p> <p>Special Skills:</p> <ul> <li>Experience working with youth accompanied by knowledge of adolescent development issues. </li><li>Skills in human relations, leadership, supervision, and motivational techniques. </li><li>Working knowledge of basic computer applications and an internet browser. </li><li>Willing to work in a highly accountable and performance-based program. </li><li>Capable of working with Databases and familiar with Excel. </li><li>Must be able to demonstrate ability to draft lesson plans. </li></ul> <p>Job Requirements:</p> <p>Background Check</p> <p>Education: Education or Experience in social service, counseling, business, education, or a related discipline is preferred. An equivalent combination of training, education, and experience will be considered</p> <p>Requires a driver's license and proof of insurance</p> <p>Application deadline: April 1, 2025</p> <p>Benefits: Medical, Dental, Life Insurance, Holidays (14), Retirement/Pension, Profit Sharing, after 6 months the employee earns 2.5 PTO days per month and can bank up to 225 hours.</p>