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Jag Instructor

State Of Louisiana

Job Location:

Bridge City, TX - USA

Hourly Salary: USD 28 - 48

Posted: 2 October 2026 (25 days ago)

Application Deadline: 30 December 2026

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

About this Job

Office of Juvenile Justice

Bridge City Center for Youth

3225 River Rd. Bridge City LA 70094

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.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelors degree Teaching Certificate or CTTIE certificate
Possession of a valid drivers 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.

Job Specification

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.

Job Duties and Other Information

Job Duties:

Provides career readiness instruction by teaching leadership employability and life skills through the Jobs for Americas 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 scoreis 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

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 theLouisiana Employment Resource Guide.

If you are contacted for an interview please let us know at that timeif 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 Drivers License and clear a background check.

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

Required Experience:

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