Training and Education Manager I

State of Delaware•Dover, DE

About The Position

Join Delaware’s Birth to Three Early Intervention Program (B23) as a Training Manager I and help strengthen early intervention services statewide. This role leads professional development and community outreach initiatives, supervises the Training and Education Specialist III, and collaborates with B23 leadership, providers, and community partners to support workforce development, IDEA Part C compliance, and program quality. The position also coordinates trainings, manages related contracts, and represents B23 at conferences and community events to increase awareness and strengthen partnerships.

Requirements

Four years’ experience in delivering training or education courses, services, individual or group activities using a variety of materials and equipment such as exercises, handouts, manuals, laptops, audiovisual or specialized equipment.
Three years’ experience in creating methods and tools to analyze and evaluate training or education needs and effectiveness.
Coursework, training and/or work experience in staff supervision which may include performing as a lead worker overseeing the work of others.
Coursework, training and/or work experience in budget management and control such as managing a budget for the purpose of keeping expenditures within the limitations of available appropriations and available revenue and maintaining, monitoring, projecting and controlling a budget within set policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

Plans, coordinates, and delivers a variety of training and/or education courses, services, and activities such as instructor-led classroom, on-the-job or virtual training, workshops, or individual and group activities.
Organizes and prepares materials and equipment such as exercises, handouts, manuals, laptops, audiovisual or specialized equipment, or other resources.
Researches and selects or recommends the method of delivery, materials, equipment, assistive technology, or activities to promote learning considering evidence-based and best practices.
Coaches others and provides feedback that fosters learning, understanding or improved performance.
Collects and analyzes data through surveys, course evaluations, interviews, specialized assessments, meetings, and other methods to evaluate quality and effectiveness and identify needs, requirements, issues, and challenges.
Makes recommendations for improvements based on findings such as new or modified courses, instructional methods, materials, equipment, and resources.
Provides technical guidance, advice, and direction on training and education matters and promotes the use of related services and resources.
Prepares and maintains records and reports such as course schedules, rosters, training updates, or records of participation.
Completes continuing education to remain current on applicable standards, methods, techniques, best practices, laws, rules, and regulations in the assigned training and education area(s).
Uses automated information systems and computer software to research, review, analyze, document, and report on relevant training and/or education information.
May maintain content on social media, and create, edit, and post instructional and promotional materials, brochures, videos, or other information.
May operate and maintain training facilities such as visitor or education centers.
May participate in reviewing, testing, and making recommendations on applicable technology.