Senior Training Specialist

Job Title

Senior Training Specialist

Agency

Texas A&M University

Department

Educational Psychology

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

College Station, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

Our Commitment 

Texas A&M University is committed to enriching the learning and working environment by promoting a culture that respects all perspectives, talents & lived experiences.  Embracing varying opinions and perspectives strengthens our core values which are: Respect, Excellence, Leadership, Loyalty, Integrity, and Selfless Service.  

 

Who we are 

The School of Education and Human Development (SEHD) is committed to enhancing opportunities in educational achievement and health outcomes, fostering innovation and development, and influencing policy and practice in the fields of education, health, sport, business and government. Now the fourth largest school at Texas A&M University with nearly 7,000 enrolled students, we are not just a school for teachers. We are a school for leaders not just in education, but also business, sport, health, and government. To learn more, visit us at https://education.tamu.edu/about/  

 

What we want 

The School of Education and Human Development - Educational Psychology Department, has a career opportunity for a Senior Training Specialist. This role works collaboratively with leadership to plan, develop, and implement programs including person-centered planning, course registration, and social media management. The Senior Training Specialist will also serve as a senior-level trainer, developing syllabi, designing, and delivering classroom and individual training for the Aggie ACHIEVE Program. If you meet the qualifications stated below and this job description sounds appealing, we invite you to apply to be considered for this great opportunity. 

 

What you need to know 

Salary: Compensation will be commensurate to selected hire’s experience.  

Cover Letter/Resume: A cover letter and resume will assist us in our review of your application materials. These can be uploaded on the application under CV/Resume. 

Qualifications

Required Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree
• 4 years of experience working with adults with intellectual disabilities, developmental disabilities, and/or in the field of special education, post-secondary education settings, and instruction.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of spreadsheet, and database applications
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Occasionally required to lift and/or move heavy weighted objects.
• This position is occasionally required to travel.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Special Education or Curriculum and Instruction
• Experience working with students with disabilities in post-secondary education settings and supporting students with independent living and employment readiness.
• Experience with course development, including materials and syllabus.
• Transition and Employment Designee (TED) Training
• Bilingual in Spanish
• Fluent in sign language
• EC-12 SPED certification
• Valid Class C Driver’s License

Essential Duties/Tasks

Instruction

• Designs and delivers effective classroom instruction for assigned courses.
• Develops, reviews, edits, and updates training materials.
• Designs and develop syllabus content, ensuring the guidelines are followed and meet the objective standards of the course.
• Observes, evaluates, and assesses student’s behaviors in the classroom and other settings.
• Develop strategies to correct undesirable behavior and works diligently to make sure students don’t fall behind with their academic assignments.
• Delivers training to students about success in college.
• Provides proactive academic and behavioral support to students in the classroom and other settings to help them engage in appropriate behaviors.
• Coordinates disciplinary actions when necessary.
• Supports the instructional assistants, ensuring the duties are carried out for classroom and office hours, and providing feedback.
• Develops effective strategies for students to be successful.

Practicum Planning and Job Coaching Implementation

• Assists the Practicum coordinator in creating new partnerships for practicum sites.
• Collaborate with practicum coordinator in developing goal settings for students and, developing, and identifying programs to meet the future training needs.
• Assists the Practicum coordinator with observation visits and meetings, and workshops.
• Leads in the implementation of training program activities and job coaching.
• Evaluates the ACHIEVE training program.
• Assists with coordination and deliberation of Open Houses and other informational sessions.
• Participates in admission review and decisions.
• Responds to inquiries regarding ACHIEVE program offerings and helps with program communications and marketing.
• Compiles statistics and maintains program records and databases. 
• Attends conferences and transition fairs locally and abroad.

Supervision

• Supervises student workers and Graduate Assistants (GA).

Why Texas A&M University? 

We are a prestigious university with strong traditions, Core Values, and a community of caring and collaboration.  Amenities associated with a major university, such as sporting and cultural events, state-of-the-art recreation facilities, the Bush Library and Museum, and much more await you.  Experience all that a big city has to offer but with a reasonable cost-of-living and no long commutes. 

• Health , dental , vision , life and long-term disability insurance with Texas A&M contributing to employee health and basic life premiums
• 12-15 days of annual paid holidays 
• Up to eight hours of paid sick leave  and at least eight hours of paid vacation each month
• Automatically enrollment in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas 
• Health and Wellness: Free exercise programs and release time
• Professional Development: All employees have access to free LinkedIn Learning  training, webinars, and limited financial support to attend conferences, workshops, and more 
• Employee Tuition Assistance and Educational Release time   for completing a degree while a Texas A&M employee

Instructions to Applicants: Applications received by Texas A&M University must either have all job application data entered or a resume attached. Failure to provide all job application data or a complete resume could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application. We encourage all applicants to upload a resume or use a LinkedIn profile to pre-populate the online application.

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.