Jobs for Virginia Graduates (JVG) Specialist - CHS and Montgomery Central

Jobs for Virginia Graduates (JVG) Specialist

Christiansburg High School/Montgomery Central

2025-2026 School Year

Montgomery County Public Schools in Virginia is accepting applications for a Jobs for Virginia Graduates (JVG) Specialist position that is available in the division for the 2025-2026 school year. This is a split position between Christiansburg High School and Montgomery Central.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Identify recruit and instruct students deemed to have a high degree of difficulty in being promoted into the next grade level achieving graduation and/or making a successful transition from school to a career with advancement opportunities
• Implement a full program of student instruction in the area of certification and employment assignment consistent with approved state and local policy regarding appropriate educational philosophy and standard curriculum under the direction of the administration
• Serve as an advisor for the JVG Career & Technical Student Organization (CTSO) Virginia Career Association
• Assist school administration and counseling with the following duties:
• Plan and lead lessons for all students including those with special needs focusing on career readiness and other skills from the Jobs for Americas Graduates (JAG) program
• Identify new students for the program by getting referrals from school staff parents and an advisory group
• Interview potential students to ensure they meet eligibility for the JVG program based on JAG guidelines
• Administer student tests and surveys to understand their career interests
• Develop and implement Academic and Career Plans based on student interests
• Work closely with teachers principals students and the advisory group to ensure everyone understands the advantages of the JVG program
• Talk to local businesses parents community organizations and lawmakers to garner support for JVG; this includes identifying job opportunities for students attending events and giving presentations
• Advise the JVG Career Association on organizing activities such as hands-on training guest speakers and workshops
• Implement activities that help students learn about teamwork have a sense of belonging and involvement in community service
• Offer guidance and support to students and connect them with other services as needed
• Take responsibility for knowing and following school division policies on mandatory reporting discipline and attendance
• Ensure all paperwork including details about student and employer interactions is completed on time and kept in an organized system
• Assist students with finding and keeping good jobs or enrolling in college or training programs after they graduate
• Maintain contact and offer support to students for twelve months after they finish school to ensure theyre successful
• Develop plans for students who dont graduate by helping them transition to employment or further education
• Attend staff meetings and training sessions at the local and state levels
• Complete other tasks as assigned by the principal or division administrative personnel in relation to the role as JVG Specialist

ESSENTIAL SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Successful completion of at least 48 semester hours of college from an accredited college or university or a passing score on the Paraprofessional Assessment Exam
• Possess strong communication skills
• Ability to learn to operate and maintain a wide variety of instructional equipment
• Possess the personal characteristics necessary for working effectively with students teachers and parents
• Ability to maintain discipline in the classroom
• Have experience in fostering an inclusive learning environment
• Ability to be dependable and punctual

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelors degree in social services counseling business education or related discipline
• Prior experience working with youth accompanied by knowledge of child development issues

FLSA Status: Exempt

SALARY: $26712.90 - $42931.80 annually with benefits; commensurate with experience.

CLOSING DATE: Open until filled

BENEFITS:

Anthem Medical Plans - Multiple options available for comprehensive medical and prescription coverage

Ameritas Vision Plan - Coverage includes eye exams lenses frames and contact lenses

Delta Dental Plan - FREE Delta Dental coverage for employees spouses and families

Carilion EAP - FREE Confidential Employee Assistance Program providing support for mental health legal financial concerns and crisis support available to employees and their families

Generous Employee Leave Benefits - MCPS offers leave benefits for PT and FT employees including paid sick leave personal leave funeral leave and annual leave. Employees can also join a sick leave bank for extended medical absences and earn wellness leave.

Virginia Retirement System (VRS) - Full-time employees are eligible for the VRS and enrolled in Group Life Insurance at no cost. MCPS contributes a certain percentage to your individual retirement account.

Employee Sick Leave Bank - Employees earning sick leave may elect to join our Sick Leave Bank which allows employees to access days in the event of a catastrophic or long-term illness when the employee has exhausted all other leave available.

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Statement:

The Montgomery County School Board is an equal opportunity employer committed to nondiscrimination in recruitment selection hiring pay promotion retention or other personnel action affecting employees or candidates for employment. Therefore discrimination in employment against any person on the basis of race color religion ethnic or national origin sex pregnancy childbirth or related medical conditions age marital status sexual orientation gender identity disability political affiliation status as a veteran and genetic information (including family medical history) is prohibited. Personnel decisions shall be based on merit and the ability to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation when necessary. The Montgomery County School Board shall provide facilities programs and activities that are accessible usable and available to qualified disabled persons. Further the Montgomery County School Board shall not discriminate against qualified disabled persons in the provision of health welfare and other social services

The following persons have been designated to handle inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies:

Director of Human Resources and Assistant Director of Human Resources

750 Imperial Street SE Christiansburg VA 24073

Required Experience:

Unclear Seniority