Career Specialist Instructor

Reports to: Manager of JOG

Department: JOG

Type: Regular, full-time, exempt

Career Specialist Instructor

Job Purpose

Career Specialist Instructors are responsible for implementing and administering the JOG (Jobs for Ohio Graduates) program in one of our partner public educational institutions. JOG's curriculum emphasizes the development of soft skills and is credited for graduates' successful placement, retention, and advancement . Career Specialist full ownership of delivering the curriculum-based JOG program, which includes classroom instruction, monitoring and mentoring current and follow-up students enrolled in the program and submitting grades to school administration. This position is also responsible for recruiting and enrolling future students, as well as maintaining a positive collaborative relationship with school administration. Career Specialist Instructors serve as mentors and create lasting impressions on youth in the community and assist with guiding them toward their future academic and career goals.

Essential Functions

• Manage a roster of JOG students at an assigned public educational institution.
• Create and deliver the JOG curriculum by utilizing instructional program guidelines and other materials in planning/developing lesson plans and teaching outlines.
• Pursues a variety of methodology in teaching including lectures, demonstrations, group discussions, and creative experiences.
• Document and ensure all youth have completed the required community service goals.
• Lead and assist youth in finalizing career plans by the close of the school year.
• Lead recruiting efforts, declare schedules, enroll, and develop youth for future JOG program courses.

Build and maintain positive relationships with youth throughout the year. Support and mentor youth during the year and for up to one year after completing the programs.

Build and maintain positive relationships within the school administration, school community, and parents. Attend professional development workshops and summits-as required by other teachers in the school.

Maintain and update the system database regarding program da nformation fo organizational and site analysis.

Mentor, coach, and support all students as needed.

Ensure that JOG graduates are adhering to their career and/or educational plans and assist-with the transition from high school to adult life during the 12 months of follow-up after the student's Senior year of high school.

Strategize, contact, and re-engage disconnected program youth.

Adhere to policies and procedures as outlined by Y.O.U. and at assigned public educational institution where programming will be administered.

Develop plans with school counselors at the assigned public educational institution to ensure student progress toward graduation.

Participate in school activities at the assigned public educational institution.

Career Specialist Instructor Rev. 01.2026

Opportunities Unlimited

Youth Opportunities Unlimited Job Description

Provide students with the opportunity to earn industry-recognized credentials including but not limited to the Ohio Means Jobs Work Readiness Seal, and the National Retail Federation Retail Industry Fundamentals and Customer Service and Sales certifications.

Where applicable, deliver the Planning and Career Exploration (PACE) curriculum. Assist in the determination of Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) eligibility & requirements.

Provide coverage for Career Specialist Instructors when needed

Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (e.g., Education, Social Services) from an accredited college or university required.

Requirements

• Minimum of 6 months of experience teaching at-risk high-school students.
• Experience with databases and database management.
• Must have valid transportation to/from school worksite, Y.O.U. offices, and potentially other partner high schools.
• Must pass a background BCI/FBI check as a condition of employment.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Work Environment

Belief and commitment to Y.O.U.'s mission, vision and values.

Knowledge of principles, theories, methods, techniques, and strategies pertaining to teaching and instruction of high school students.

Knowledge of behavior management and behavior shaping strategies, techniques and methods, and conflict resolution procedures.

Within one year of employment, Career Specialist Instructors will receive a JAG/JOG National Training certificate and a Brainwise certificate

This position is primarily based in one of our partner pu s throughout the school year and in an office setting for the remainder of the year.

The work pace for this position is usually fast paced where work is required for up to 2 hours at a time. This position requires such physical abilities as sitting for computer and phone work for long periods of time, lifting up to 25 lbs periodically and carrying office supplies, standing, and walking th