Software Trainer

Focus School Software•Saint Petersburg, FL

11d•Remote

About The Position

Focus School Software is a fast-growing management software company. We thrive on creating some of the most innovative features on the market today, helping educators to meet their evolving needs in classrooms, district management, state reporting compliance, and other facets of student-centered education and technology. Currently, Focus is looking for energetic, creative, and experienced candidates who can help us succeed in our mission to serve an increasing number of districts across the nation. We keep our clients’ needs at the forefront of everything we do, and as a company who understands the hard work of today’s educators, Focus looks for employees who share our values towards education. Focus is looking to expand our team by adding a Software Trainer. The Software Trainer will be responsible for providing end users with technical training of our software products both in person and virtually. As a Software Trainer, you will be expected to work independently, as well as alongside your colleagues, and must be able to work well under pressure to handle a variety of tasks. Expected Education and Experience 4-year Bachelor’s degree or a year of experience in a similar position within education or a technology-related industry Background in an educational setting is strongly preferred Focus moves fast. You will be expected to hit the ground running, and perform self-start training.

Requirements

4-year Bachelor’s degree or a year of experience in a similar position within education or a technology-related industry
Planner/organizer who understands what our products offer and how they work to assist educators in meeting a variety of needs.
Versatility with Office and Mac computers.
Demonstrates solid character and integrity and shares our small business ethics.
Makes attention to fine details a personal priority.
Excellent oral communication, including informative and persuasive speaking skills.
Extensive group presentations, both large and small.
Excellent written/grammatical skills, extensive writing involved.
Excellent “people skills,” a natural leader with the ability to motivate, facilitate learning, and keep a group’s interest and confidence high.

Nice To Haves

Background in an educational setting is strongly preferred

Responsibilities

Providing end users with technical training of our software products both in person and virtually.
Work independently, as well as alongside your colleagues
Work well under pressure to handle a variety of tasks.
Rapidly updating training documentation for client and company approval.
Leading a variety of training sessions – large, small, and sometimes unplanned
Work in a co-train environment and understand the “train the trainer” model
Development of electronic and written training materials.
Facilitating learning during small group activities.