What are the responsibilities and job description for the JAGOK Specialist position at Woodward High School?
JAGOK Specialist
The JAGOK Comprehensive Job Specialist (Teacher) will:
1. Have a valid teaching certificate; an emergency certification is appropriate if the candidate is in
the process of obtaining their teaching certification.
2. Be assigned 100% of an ordinary workday to implementing the Jobs for America’s Graduates
model.
3. Have 3-4 scheduled JAGOK classes daily.
4. Have at least TWO (2) class periods per day for planning, coordinating services, completing
required daily JAGForce documentation, marketing, and business communications.
5. Complete special projects and duties as assigned by program management.
6. Basic knowledge of computer technology and data input.
7. Ensure positive perceptions of the JAGOK program within schools by developing and
maintaining effective working relationships with school personnel including teachers,
administrators, students, and Advisory Committee.
8. Advocate 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 JAGOK.
ENROLLMENT & RECRUITMENT
9. Maintain a classroom enrollment of no less than 40 students and no more than 60 per program
comprised of only registered JAGOK students.
10. Identify and recruit students with a minimum of five (5) barriers who will benefit from the
program model.
11. Coordinate activities with community agencies to assist in meeting individual student needs.
12. Provide individual, group and career guidance for all students served.
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
13. Participate in ALL required JAGOK meetings, trainings, professional development workshops,
and the JAG National Training Seminar (NTS).
14. Complete ALL necessary forms for enrollment and participation in JAGforce. (JAGforce training
provided.)
15. Create a school Advisory Committee for the purpose of recommending and referring
participants to interview for the JAGOK program and be accepted into the JAGOK program.
CURRICULUM & INSTRUCTION
16. Provide instruction for all students utilizing the JAG program model.
17. Implement JAG model curriculum and ensures students achieve specific competencies through
classroom instruction including lecture, hands-on activities, team teaching, project-based
learning.
18. Utilize leadership, teamwork, soft-skills development, community service, competitive events,
PBL to effectively deliver the JAG model.
19. Tailor instruction and intervention strategies to the individual needs of each student.
20. Conduct parent-teacher conferences twice yearly (can be held in conjunction with school-
sponsored PT conference).
21. Administer the Jobs for America’s National Pre and Post-Test to all JAGOK participants in order
to determine progress.
22. Provide follow-up services in finding and maintaining quality employment and/or post-
secondary educational opportunities upon graduation.
23. Develop a plan for success with non-graduates to ensure effective transition to GED,
employment, or additional educational services.
SITE/STUDENT DOCUMENTATION
24. Submit all required JAGforce programmatic documentation (i.e., student profiles, model
services, Pre-ETS, Medicaid) by scheduled due dates.
25. Commit to documenting daily model services on the JAGforce National Data Management
System for every JAGOK participant, including correct attendance, allocation of time,
competencies taught and classroom instruction.
26. Commit to providing twelve (12) months of communication and follow-up contact with every
program graduate.
27. Secure and properly file all student records.
28. Compile data and complete reports necessary for program operation.
CAREER ASSOCIATION
29. Commit to establishing and coordinating a functional JAGOK Student Career Association.
30. Provide students with opportunities for field trips and guest speakers, when appropriate
31. Participate in local, regional, state, and national student competitive and leadership events, as
available.
32. Market JAGOK to local employers, business and industry through one-on-one communication,
student/specialist presentations, classroom speaker opportunities, and news and social media.