Training Specialist

Job Title Training Specialist Agency Texas A&M University Department Educational Psychology Proposed Minimum Salary $4,583.34 monthly Job Location College Station, Texas Job Type Staff Job Description What We Want We are looking for a Training Specialist to support the Aggie ACHIEVE program who can design and deliver impactful instruction while meeting high academic standards. We want someone who can assess student behavior and performance with clarity, intervene early with effective strategies, and keep learners on track both academically and socially. This role calls for a proactive mentor who can guide students toward college success, support instructional assistants, and cultivate an engaging, well‑managed classroom environment. We need a collaborator who can help build practicum partnerships, support goal‑setting, and lead job‑coaching and training activities with confidence. We’re seeking a professional who can represent the ACHIEVE program through admissions, outreach, and events while maintaining accurate records and contributing to program evaluation. If you thrive in dynamic educational settings and are committed to student growth, we encourage you to apply! What You Need To Know Salary: $55,000/annually Cover Letter/Resume: A cover letter and resume are strongly recommended and will help in our review. You may upload them on the application under the CV/Resume section. Qualifications Required Education and Experience: Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience. Two years of related experience. Preferred Qualifications 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. Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others. Knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications. Oral and written communication skills. Presentation skills. 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 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. 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. Who We Are Aggie ACHIEVE at Texas A&M University is a four-year comprehensive transition program (CTP) for young adults with intell