Job Description

Posting number: 403BCCY-226780-GOL

Department: Office of Juvenile Justice

Job classification: UNCLASSIFIED

Posting type: Open

Categories: Education

Summary

Office of Juvenile Justice

Bridge City Center for Youth

3225 River Rd., Bridge City, LA 70094

https://ojj.la.gov/location/bridge-city-center-for-youth-jefferson-parish

The Office of Juvenile Justice is seeking a passionate and student-focused JAG Instructor to help youth develop the academic, leadership, and employability skills needed for long-term success. This position is ideal for an educator or workforce development professional who enjoys mentoring students, building community partnerships, and helping young people achieve their personal and career goals.

As a JAG Instructor, you will provide classroom instruction, career readiness training, and individualized support designed to help students graduate, develop workplace skills, and successfully transition into employment, post-secondary education, or other positive life pathways. You will serve as an advocate, mentor, and role model while coordinating activities that promote leadership, personal growth, and career exploration.

If you are committed to empowering youth, fostering student achievement, and creating opportunities for future success, this position offers a rewarding opportunity to make a lasting impact.

Examples of duties

• Bachelor’s degree, Teaching Certificate or CTTIE certificate
• Possession of a valid driver's license and has transportation (with proper insurance) to perform job duties
• Eagerness to contribute as integral part of a team focused on a holistic delivery of excellent teaching.
• Excellent classroom management, and ability to use data to drive instruction.
• Proficient in the use of technology.
• Professional, kind, interested in youth, and motivational.
• Experienced work level

There may be additions and alternatives to the above qualifications as the Office of Juvenile Justice determines appropriate.

Qualifications

It is the responsibility of the JAG Specialist to provide relevant and challenging classroom and work-based learning experiences for the required number of participants per the selected JAG model. The JAG Specialist should be committed to developing students' personal, leadership and employability skills to ensure graduation from high school and positive post-graduate outcomes.

Supplemental information

Job Duties:

• Provides career readiness instruction by teaching leadership, employability, and life skills through the Jobs for America’s Graduates (JAG) program.
• Supports student success and graduation through mentoring, tutoring, guidance, and referral services.
• Develops and coordinates program activities including classroom instruction, work-based learning, community engagement, and leadership development opportunities.
• Monitors student progress and helps students achieve required competencies in career development, job readiness, leadership, and personal growth.
• Builds partnerships with schools, employers, families, and community organizations to support positive student outcomes.
• Tracks program performance measures including graduation, employment, placement, and post-secondary success rates.
• Maintains program records and reporting requirements and participates in required trainings and professional development activities.

Position-Specific Details:

Work Location: This vacancy is located at Bridge City Center for Youth in Bridge City, Louisiana.

Appointment Type: Full time

Work Schedule: 7.5 hours per work day

Compensation: $36.18/hr

The incumbent of this position must not have been convicted or pled nolo contendere to a crime listed in R.S. 15:587.1 (c)

No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy.

The Office of Juvenile Justice will receive a list of eligible applicants ONLY from the people who respond to this posting.

How To Apply:

To apply for this vacancy, click on the "Apply" link above and complete an electronic application, which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities. Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page.

*Resumes WILL NOT be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.*

For further information about this vacancy contact:

Garilyn London

OJJ/ Human Resources

Garilyn.London@la.gov

In the supplemental questions section, applicants must authorize the HR Office of Juvenile Justice to contact prior employers to check references under the Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) to be considered for employment.

The Office of Juvenile Justice is a State as a Model Employer (SAME) agency that supports improved employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities. For more information on employment-related resources available for those with disabilities, refer to the Louisiana Employment Resource Guide.

If you are contacted for an interview, please let us know at that time if you will need special accommodations.

NOTE: Prior to an appointment, the selected applicant must take and pass a drug screening test, possess a valid Louisiana Driver's License and clear a background check.

This agency participates in the E-Verify system for verification of citizenship and employment authorization.