JAG Specialist

Career Development Specialist (JAG)

Position Type: CLASSIFIED/ INSTRUCTIONAL SUPPORT

Date Posted: 11/18/2025

Location: INSTRUCTIONAL SERVICES, Richland County School District One, Columbia, South Carolina

Salary Range: $38,870.40 - $57,609.98 (FLSA: Non-Exempt)

Identifies, recruits, and instructs students deemed to have a high degree of difficulty of being promoted into the next grade level, achieving graduation, and/or making a successful transition from school to a career with advancement opportunities. Primarily responsible for fully implementing the Jobs for America’s Graduates (JAG) Model in the school. Reports to the assigned Principal.

• Provides appropriate curriculum and ensures students achieve specific JAG competencies through classroom instruction; teaches through a variety of methods including project‑based learning, lecture, 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 participant using an Individualized Development Plan.
• Recruit students directly and obtain referrals from an in‑school Advisory Committee; holds interviews with prospective candidates and those making referrals to determine, using JAG guidelines, the appropriateness of the prospective student for the program.
• Administers testing programs including JAG pre‑/post‑assessments and career interest surveys.
• Ensures positive perceptions of the JAG‑SC program within schools by developing and maintaining positive, effective working relationships with school personnel, teachers, administrators, students, and members of the in‑school Advisory Committee.
• 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 and support for the program; develops job opportunities, participates in public relations activities, attends meetings and speaks to various community groups.
• Builds appreciation for teamwork, sense of belonging, and commitment to community service among JAG‑SC students by organizing and serving as advisor to a JAG‑SC Career Association; creates training opportunities through hands‑on activities, film presentations, guest speakers, and workshops.
• Provides students with guidance, counseling, and support within appropriate limits; refers students to additional support services when needed; takes responsibility for learning and complying with school policies such as mandated reporting, discipline, attendance, and the like.
• Complies with all JAG documentation requirements in a timely fashion including contacts and activities involving students, employers, and other groups; develops and maintains a well‑organized filing system. Records information and data daily using the online electronic National Data Management System (e‑NDMS).
• Assists students in finding and maintaining quality employment and/or post‑secondary educational 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.
• Participates in staff, regional, and national statewide meetings, and staff development activities.
• Complies with all federal laws, state statutes, Board policies, administrative rules, and directives.

• Performs various school‑related functions as designated by the school principal.
• Participates in field trips.
• Completes special projects and other projects/duties as assigned by JAG‑SC Director.
• Performs related duties as required.

Requires a bachelor’s degree in social service, counseling, business, education, or related discipline. Experience working with youth accompanied by knowledge of child development issues.

• Skills in human relations, leadership, supervision, and motivational techniques.
• Ability to work independently while managing multiple priorities.
• Ability to…