Learning & Development Training Facilitator

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. but we are especially looking for training specialists living in the Northeast and East regions.
A relocation bonus is available for candidates willing to relocate to one of our regions with high need
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 products in the classroom OR a minimum of 3 years coaching/consultation experience in the SPED field.
Title: Training Specialist
Schedule: Full-Time; Remote with travel (work from home and travel to customer locations)

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.
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.
Undergraduate degree in education or related fields

• Minimum of 3 years of experience using evidence-based practices working with students with autism spectrum disorders
• Ability to travel domestically (via car and air travel), including some weekend travel
• Effective observation, consultation, and data collection skills

Has a growth mindset, is curious, and interested in ongoing learning and development
Intermediate Microsoft office skills and competence in a digital environment
Committed to excellence in all work-working nonstandard hours when necessary, anticipating issues, performing creative problem-solving, and communicating with diplomacy
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
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.
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 must occasionally lift and/or move between 10-25 pounds, with or without assistance. 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.
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. 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

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. 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.