Now Hiring JAG Coordinator

Now Hiring JAG Coordinator

Jennifer Sibal

February 13, 2024

What is Jag?

Offered for credit during regular classroom hours at participating schools, JAG Nebraska is available to all young people who need, want or can benefit from the program. The JAG Advantage model consists of these elements that sets it apart from other middle and high school curriculums.

  • Classroom Instruction
  • Competency-Based Instruction
  • Project-Based Learning
  • Trauma-Informed Care
  • Employer Engagement
  • Student-Led Leadership Development and Experience
  • Postsecondary Education and Training
  • 12-Month Follow-Up Services
  • Accountability
Position:  JAG Nebraska Career Specialist - Gering Public Schools - High School
Location: Gering, NE
Job Id:  183
# of Openings:  1

Organization: United Way of the Midlands

Job Title: JAG Nebraska Career Specialist

Supervisor: JAG Nebraska Manager

FLSA Status: Exempt, Full-Time 

District/Location: Gering Public Schools - High School (9-12)

UWM’s Mission: To UNITE our community’s CARING SPIRIT to build a STRONGER tomorrow.

As an organization that has been around for 100 years, United Way of the Midlands (UWM) has maintained a long-standing commitment to addressing social injustice by serving the underserved and partnering with other organizations that are striving to create a more equitable community. We are diligently working to learn more about the experiences of different communities and to strive for inclusivity and equity so individuals and families can lead the best lives possible.

Jobs for America’s Graduates (JAG) JAG NE Specialists are teachers and educators, advocates for students, and caring adults and mentors. Our Specialists are responsible for guiding our students through project-based learning experiences for mastery of a minimum of 37 competencies in each JAG class. Specialists must be successful in fully implementing the JAG Nebraska model with integrity while supporting our students to navigate life and academia successfully, achieving high school graduation early or on time, and positive outcomes post-graduation. JAG Specialists work closely with school teachers and 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.

For more info to to apply visit https://unitedwaymidlands.org/...