Training Specialist

If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, contact this employer to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process. Training Specialist Professional Services Full Time Indiv. Contributor Remote United States US, OR, US 3 Attachments 2 days ago Requisition ID: 1072 Salary Range: $65,000.00 To $85,000.00 Annually STAR Autism Support has several openings for Training Specialists! STAR 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. 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 Specialist candidates must meet the following minimum requirements to be considered for the role: 1) A minimum of 1 year experience using or implementing STAR curriculum or Links products in a classroom setting 2) Live within 30 miles ( 3) Able to start this new role in January 2027 Title: Training Specialist Schedule: Full-Time; variable hours with average of 40 per week Location: U.S. - Remote with travel ( work from home and travel to customer locations) Salary Range: $65,000 - $85,000 annually Title: Training Specialist Schedule: Full-Time; variable hours with average of 40 per week Location: U.S. - Remote with travel ( work from home and travel to customer locations) Salary Range: $65,000 - $85,000 annually 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 simple,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. 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. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to enter text or data into a computer by means of a keyboard. The employee is occasionally required to sit for long periods of time and is required to stand and walk around for long periods of time. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move between 10-25 pounds, with or without assistance. The employee is required to express or exchange ideas verbally to impart oral information and to convey detailed spoken instructions. Specific vision abilities required by this job include clarity of vision including reading small print and the use of computers. Specific hearing abilities required include the ability to hear, understand, and distinguish speech in person and over the phone. 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. Attachments (3) Training-Team-Scheduling-Policies-and-Procedures.pdf #J-18808-Ljbffr STAR Autism Support LLC