Knowledge, skills, and abilities needed for successful performance will include: RELATIONSHIP BUILDING - Build and maintain productive relationships with specialists, administrators, and stakeholders; establish trust while supporting accountability and continuous improvement; ACCOUNTABILITY - Take ownership of responsibilities, commitments, and outcomes; follow through on expectations, address challenges directly, and support others in meeting performance goals; INITIATIVE - Display a high level of effort and commitment toward assignments and goals; anticipate needs, identify opportunities, and take action without waiting for direction; COACHING & SUPPORT - Provide constructive feedback, guidance, and technical assistance that strengthens local programs and supports successful implementation of the JAG model; DATA ANALYSIS & ACTION - Gather, interpret, and utilize program and student data to identify trends, address challenges, monitor program health, and support continuous improvement efforts; PROJECT MANAGEMENT - Efficiently organize trainings, events, and projects; consistently prioritize competing demands and follow through to completion; COMMUNICATION - Communicate clearly and professionally with stakeholders at all levels; prepare reports and presentations and effectively facilitate both small and large groups; PROBLEM-SOLVING - Analyze challenges, identify practical solutions, and make sound decisions based on available information; ASSERTIVENESS - Hold others accountable for program quality, implementation, and outcomes while maintaining positive working relationships; CUSTOMER SERVICE - Provide responsive, professional support to schools and stakeholders; anticipate needs and respond with a solutions-focused mindset; COMPOSURE - Remain focused and professional in stressful situations; navigate difficult conversations with tact, discretion, and sound judgment; LEARNER - Actively seek, collect, and evaluate information to improve programs, strengthen professional practice, and identify emerging trends and best practices. The South Dakota Department of Education is looking for an individual to support Jobs for America's Graduates program in South Dakota (JAG-SD), a nationally recognized program that helps schools improve outcomes for students facing significant barriers to success.