Print

Knox County School District

JAG Specialist at Knox Central High School (1276)

Job Posting

Job Details

TitleJAG Specialist at Knox Central High School
Posting ID1276
Description

 

Position is contingent upon continuation of grant funding.

 

186 days /7 hours per day

 

Classified with a degree required.

 

 

Job Function

To keep students in school through graduation and help them transition into the work place in quality jobs. 

 

 

Immediate Supervisor / Evaluator:

School Principal   

 

 

RESPONSIBILITIES AND EXPECTATIONS FOR ALL SCHOOL

PERSONNEL:

1.     All KCPS employees will contribute to and be accountable for the success of our students and school system as demonstrated through the performance of their duties.

2.     All KCPS employees will constantly exhibit a spirit of cooperation and compassion as we work together to serve our students, parents, community, and one another.

3.     All KCPS employees will make decisions and take action based on what is best for students and the school system.

4.     All KCPS employees will support the district’s mission and vision of preparing students to be college/career ready upon graduation from high school through their teaching, mentoring, and day to day interactions with students.  

 

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

 

1.     Meets and instructs assigned classes in the locations and at the times designated.

2.     Creates a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of the students.

3.     Provides individual and group instruction to 35-45 students using the competency-based JAG National Curriculum that fits the needs of the program application of the JAG Model. 

4.     Prepares for classes assigned and shows written evidence of preparation upon request of immediate supervisor and district leadership.

5.     Encourages students to set and maintain standards of classroom behavior.

6.     Guides the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals and establishes clear objectives for all lessons, units, projects, and the like to communicate these objectives to students.

7.     Administer a pre- and post-test that provides a gain score to assess the attainment of the JAG competencies.  Assesses the accomplishments of students on a regular basis and provides progress reports as required.

8.     Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.

9.     Maintains accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy, JAG/JKG memorandum of understanding, and administrative regulation.

10. Assists the administration in implementing all policies and rules governing student life and conduct, and, for the classroom, develops reasonable rules of classroom behavior and procedure, and maintains order in the classroom in a fair and just manner.

11. Provides individual attention to students focusing on reducing the number of barriers preventing him or her from receiving a high school diploma, securing employment or pursuing postsecondary education and/or training that leads to a career.   

12. Makes provision for being available to students and parents for education-related purposes outside the instructional day when required or requested to do so under reasonable terms.

13. Participates in professional learning communities and seeks opportunities for personal growth as an educator.  Attend mandatory state trainings

and development activities as part of the commitment to the fidelity of the JAG Model.  This includes: JAG Kentucky State Training (Summer/July 2018), the Career  Development Conference (March, 2019 - 2 days) and the National Student Leadership Academy (November, 2018 - 4 days).

14. Attends school staff meetings and serves on staff committees as required. 

15. Perform additional duties/tasks and assume additional responsibilities as stated in the JAG/JKG memorandum of understanding with the school district, as assigned by the supervisor and/or Superintendent.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

·       Work is performed while standing, sitting and/or walking

·       Requires the ability to communicate effectively using speech, vision and hearing

·       Requires the use of hands for simple grasping and fine manipulations

·       Requires bending, squatting, crawling, climbing and reaching

·       Requires the ability to lift, carry, push or pull light weights

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

·       Bachelor’s Degree in field of assignment (minimum requirement)

LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS

·       Valid Kentucky Teaching Certificate

Shift TypeFull-Time
Salary RangePer Hour
LocationKnox Central High School

Applications Accepted

Start Date05/23/2023
End Date07/16/2023

Job Contact

NameJeff FrostTitlePrincipal
Emailjeff.frost@knox.kyschools.usPhone6065469253