Training Specialist
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.
Important Notes - please read first!
- These positions are open to anyone in the U.S., but we are especially looking for training specialists living in the South and SE 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.
2) Live within 30 miles (
Title: Training Specialist
Department: Professional Services
Schedule: Full-Time; variable hours with average of 40 per week
Location: U.S. - Remote with travel (work from home andtravel 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 sk