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JOB OPENINGS
JAG Teacher
McKenzie High School, McKenzie Special School District
TO APPLY YOU MUST HAVE A TENNESSEE TEACHING LICENSE ANY SECONDARY ENDORSEMENT
GENERAL ATTENDANCE: Attendance requirements are from 8:00 am -4:30 pm Monday through Friday (unless otherwise stated for part-time and temporary employees).
GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Responsible for recruiting appropriate students for participation in the program.
• Teach required Jobs for America’s Graduates (JAG) curriculum. www.jag.org
• Provide or arranging personal tutoring services for students who need it.
• Monitor student progress, complete necessary paperwork, maintain student files, and maintain the JAG database through ensuring accurate and timely data entry and reporting.
• Consult with guidance counselors on student issues and meet with teachers, counselors and parents of students as needed.
• Must be reasonably available to students after hours and maintain confidentiality of student information.
• Responsible for assisting students with job search and job development and contacting prospective employers regarding employment for students upon graduation.
• Conduct monthly follow up for 12 months after planned graduation date per the JAG model and enter all data in the JAGForce system.
• Performs other duties as required.
QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS:
• Bachelor's Degree required.
• Any Secondary Endorsement (Tennessee Teacher’s License) KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
• Must have good oral and written communications skills.
• Good knowledge of and contacts within the employer community required.
• Good organization skills, administrative skills, and attention to detail is required.
General Sign-Off: The employee is expected to adhere to all company policies and to act as a role model in the adherence to policies.
• Must be able to attend JAGTN State Training at Fall Creek Falls State Park Lodge on July 21-25.
• Training is paid fully by JAGTN.
• Compensation is scaled depending on level of education and work experience.
PLEASE SEND RESUME TO: jdwyer@jagtn.org
QUESTIONS: JOHN DWYER, JTG PRESIDENT & CEO jdwyer@jagtn.org 615 289-1703
JAG Teacher
Cocke County High School, Cocke County Schools
TO APPLY YOU MUST HAVE A TENNESSEE TEACHING LICENSE ANY SECONDARY ENDORSEMENT
GENERAL ATTENDANCE: Attendance requirements are from 8:00 am -4:30 pm Monday through Friday (unless otherwise stated for part-time and temporary employees).
GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Responsible for recruiting appropriate students for participation in the program.
• Teach required Jobs for America’s Graduates (JAG) curriculum. www.jag.org
• Provide or arranging personal tutoring services for students who need it.
• Monitor student progress, complete necessary paperwork, maintain student files, and maintain the JAG database through ensuring accurate and timely data entry and reporting.
• Consult with guidance counselors on student issues and meet with teachers, counselors and parents of students as needed.
• Must be reasonably available to students after hours and maintain confidentiality of student information.
• Responsible for assisting students with job search and job development and contacting prospective employers regarding employment for students upon graduation.
• Conduct monthly follow up for 12 months after planned graduation date per the JAG model and enter all data in the JAGForce system.
• Performs other duties as required.
QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS:
• Bachelor's Degree required.
• Any Secondary Endorsement (Tennessee Teacher’s License) KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
• Must have good oral and written communications skills.
• Good knowledge of and contacts within the employer community required.
• Good organization skills, administrative skills, and attention to detail is required.
General Sign-Off: The employee is expected to adhere to all company policies and to act as a role model in the adherence to policies.
Must be able to attend JTG State Training at the Lodge at Fall Creek Falls State Park July 21-25, 2024 - NO EXCEPTIONS.
Training conference is the financial responsibility of JAG Tennessee.
Compensation is scaled depending on level of education and work experience.
PLEASE SEND RESUME TO: jdwyer@jagtn.org, ellisone@cocke.k12.tn.us, and willisa@cocke.k12.tn.us
QUESTIONS:
JOHN DWYER, JTG PRESIDENT & CEO jdwyer@jagtn.org 615 289-1703
ERIC ELLISON, CTE DIRECTOR ellisone@cocke.k12.tn.us 423 237-8942
willisa@cocke.k12.tn.us