Training Specialist

Texas A&M • College Station, TX

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Aggie ACHIEVE program at Texas A&M University is seeking a Training Specialist to design and deliver impactful instruction, assess student behavior and performance, and provide early intervention with effective strategies. This role requires a proactive mentor to guide students toward college success, support instructional assistants, and cultivate an engaging classroom environment. The specialist will also collaborate on building practicum partnerships, supporting goal-setting, and leading job-coaching and training activities. Additionally, the role involves representing the ACHIEVE program through admissions, outreach, and events, while maintaining accurate records and contributing to program evaluation. This position is ideal for someone who thrives in dynamic educational settings and is committed to student growth.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Two years of related experience.
• Knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications.
• Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in special education or Curriculum and Instruction.
• Experience working with students with disabilities in postsecondary 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.

Responsibilities

• Designs and delivers effective classroom instruction for assigned courses.
• Develops, reviews, edits, and updates training materials.
• Designs and develops 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.
• Develops strategies to correct undesirable behavior and works diligently to ensure 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.
• Assists the Practicum coordinator in creating new partnerships for practicum sites.
• Collaborates 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.

Benefits

• Medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, life and AD&D, flexible spending accounts , 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
• Automatic enrollment in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas
• Free exercise programs and release time
• All employees have access to free LinkedIn Learning training, webinars, and limited financial support to attend conferences, workshops, and more
• Educational release time and tuition assistance for completing a degree while a Texas A&M employee
• Living Well, a program at Texas A&M that has been built by employees, for employees

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level