Training Specialist
Offer summary
Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in education or related field., At least 3 years of experience working with students with autism spectrum disorders., Minimum of 1 year of experience using STAR curriculum or Links program in classroom settings., Excellent communication, observation, and data collection skills..Key responsibilities:
- Provide training and consultation to educators and staff on implementing curricula.
- Conduct in-class coaching and support for evidence-based practices.
- Collaborate with sales and customer success teams to support customer needs.
- Participate in workshops, presentations, and professional development activities.
Job description
STAR Autism Support is looking for candidates interested in future Training Specialist openings. We are building a pool of talented Training Specialists to support our future growth. While we do not have an immediate opening, we are proactively reviewing applications and conducting initial screening interviews to identify strong candidates for upcoming roles.
What to Expect from the Talent Pool Process:
- Submit your application materials
- Our team will review your application
- Selected candidates will be invited to a screening interview
- We'll keep in touch and reach out when an opening arises
Title: Training Specialist
Department: Professional Services
Schedule: Full-Time; variable hours with average of 40 per week
Location: U.S. - Hybrid (travel to customer locations and work from home)
Reports to: Training Development Manager
STAR Autism Support (SAS) is a family-founded educational consulting company based in Portland, OR. SAS provides curriculum materials, workshops and training to school and agency staff who work with students with autism and other developmental disabilities. Our unique and practical approach provides school districts with curriculum resources and a continuum of professional development activities to address the educational needs of student’s early childhood through post-secondary throughout the country and internationally.
At SAS our goal is to cultivate a supportive, positive and welcoming work environment where all staff can successfully thrive. We value and celebrate equity, diversity, and inclusion. Our vision of equity includes a continuous commitment to becoming an antiracist, multicultural organization. We strive to provide all employees with a culture of curiosity and continued learning.
Training Specialists are responsible for delivering side by side coaching and consultation to educators and staff serving students Pre-K through secondary on how to implement SAS curriculum tools in the classroom. This position collaborates with the Sales and Customer Success teams to provide world-class service and support to STAR customers. Training Specialists engage in continuous professional development to enhance their understanding of the SAS curriculum and refine their coaching abilities, fostering greater capacity and fidelity in delivering SAS services to educators.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities.
- Provide training and consultation to school districts and agencies in implementing curricula for students with autism spectrum disorders and other developmental disabilities.
- Provide educators with in-class coaching using best practices for adult learning.
- Collaborate with sales professionals, customer success specialists, and district administration to build the capacity of district programs to provide evidence-based practices.
- Complete consultation notes and gather classroom performance data to support requirements of customer programs and grants.
- Collaborate with the sales and customer success teams to share customer dynamics, priorities, and progress so they may offer the most appropriate solutions based on individualized needs and goals.
- Keep current on research-based knowledge of ASD and effective instructional strategies.
- Provide personal and customer feedback to our product team to promote ongoing improvements of our curricular tools.
- Support with in-person and virtual workshops, consultations, and presentations on SAS curricula (STAR, Links, SOLS, SOLER, etc.) and strategies for educators, caregivers, and staff using SAS professional development tools.
- Responsible for booking travel accommodations (flights, rental car, hotel) once monthly schedule has been provided; track expenses and reimbursements and submit via company protocol.
Required Qualifications
- Undergraduate degree in education or related fields
- Minimum of 3 years of experience using evidence-based practices working with students with autism spectrum disorders
- 1+ years of experience using the STAR curriculum or Links program in classroom settings
- Ability to travel domestically (via car and air travel), including some weekend travel
- Excellent interpersonal, presentation, teamwork, written, and oral communication skills
- Effective observation, consultation, and data collection skills
Preferred Qualifications
- Master’s degree and/or BCBA
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Organizational KSA’s
- Strong verbal and written business communication skills
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate effectively
- Has a growth mindset, is curious, and interested in ongoing learning and development
- Adaptable and easily able to pivot as needed
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Self-motivated and proficient at working both independently and as part of a team
- Intermediate Microsoft office skills and competence in a digital environment
Role KSA’s
- Passionate about teaching evidence-based practices to educators
- Committed to excellence in all work—working nonstandard hours when necessary, anticipating issues, performing creative problem-solving, and communicating with diplomacy
- Ability to work collaboratively with education staff, caregivers/parents, administrators, and students
- Intermediate to advanced experience with online web-based tools such as Microsoft Office 365, Zoom, PowerPoint, and Teams as well as ability to learn new software, tech equipment, tools and assistive devices quickly
- Ability to develop and maintain positive relationships with clients and colleagues while exemplifying STAR values
- Ability to communicate well with people at all levels of an organization (e.g. listen to understand, explain ideas simply, ability to give and receive feedback)
Travel
This position requires a combination of local and travel services (via car and air) where you will work away from your home office. Travel may include classroom visits, workshops, trade shows/conferences and other business-related purposes. Trainers may need to work or travel on weekends or adapt working hours to meet travel needs. Expected service days are a minimum of 12 per month and a maximum of 18 days per month, not including travel to and from the location. Assignments are based on trainer fidelity, customer location and service day requirements, which will impact each training specialist’s number of service days per month.
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Most of this job is performed indoors in a traditional classroom setting or in a conference or training room. Noise levels can be moderate to loud. Some parts of the job are performed in a home office.
Physical Demands (Capability Requirements)
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The employee must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or qualify for an accommodation.
The perks of working with us
Not only are you helping do good in the world, but you will be joining a team of passionate and exceptional people within a casual environment. We offer a full suite of benefits including:
- Retirement plan options with company matching
- Generous paid time off, including paid holidays and office closure days
- Paid COVID-19 sick leave
- Health Insurance Coverage (Medical, Dental, Vision, and Flexible Spending Accounts)
- Life and Disability Insurance options
- Employee Assistance Program
We are a proud Equal Opportunity Employer. STAR Autism Support (SAS) is committed to the principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). We celebrate the differences that make each person unique, both at work and in the communities we serve. Using evidence-based practices we strive every day to make positive educational outcomes accessible to all students and educators. This commitment is also foundational to our company culture. We acknowledge that research shows that Black, Indigenous and people of color (BIPOC) and women are significantly less likely to apply for some positions, believing they must meet every qualification as described in the job description. At STAR Autism Support, we value representation, and we are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job. We know that sometimes that candidate may be one who comes from a less traditional background. We encourage you to apply, even if you don't believe you meet every one of the qualifications described in the job description.
Required profile
Experience
Other Skills
- Consulting
- Coaching
- Communication
- Training And Development
- Organizational Skills
- Microsoft Office
- Social Skills
- Growth Mindedness
- Adaptability
- Problem Solving
- Teamwork
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