Job Details
Posting Number: 2026667
Posting/Functional Title: Training & Education Specialist
University Pay Plan Title: Program Staff
Location: San Marcos
Department: Texas School Safety Center
Recruitment Type: Open Recruiting
Job Type: Full-Time
Funding Source: Permanent
Monthly Salary: $5,667.00 - $6,250.00
Job Category: Exempt
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in education, curriculum development, adult education, or a similar related field.
At least 3 years of experience working in K-12 schools or junior colleges in a licensed and/or professional role that is staff and/or student facing.At least 2 years of experience in developing training curriculum.At least 2 years of experience delivering training curriculum to various audiencesKnowledge and ability to use Microsoft Office applicationsPreferred Qualifications
- Master’s degree in education, curriculum development, adult education, or a similar related field.
- At least two years of membership on a campus or district-based committee that impacts safety and security
- At least two years of experience in an emergency management related field.
Job Description
The Texas School Safety Center (TxSSC) is an official university-level research center at Texas State University. The TxSSC is tasked in Chapter 37 of the Texas Education Code and the Governor’s Homeland Security Strategic Plan with key school safety initiatives and mandates. The TxSSC serves as the clearinghouse for the dissemination of safety and security information through research, training, and technical assistance for K-12 schools and junior colleges throughout the state of Texas. ... The position will also develop training curriculum on a variety of school safety related topics as needed for educators, administrators, school-based law enforcement, and parent organizations in coordination with regional training conducted by the TxSSC.
Job Duties
- Support the implementation of Texas School Safety Center mission and vision.
- Develop school safety and security curriculum that relies on various delivery models (in-person, virtual, self-paced video courses, manuals, FAQ’s, etc.).
- Support internal and contracted facilitators by moderating in-person and virtual trainings.
- Facilitate stakeholder presentations using in-person and virtual delivery models.
- Conduct cyclical audits of training and education content to ensure the most current legal mandates and best practices are included in the content.
- Engage in ongoing professional development to improve school safety and security skillset and knowledge.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the program manager.
Additional Information to Applicants
- Occasional overnight travel – up to 25% of the time.
- Required to work hours other than 8:00 – 5:00 as necessary, including up to 10% on weekends.
- This position is based in San Marcos, TX. If selected for an interview, it will be conducted in person.
- You’ll be required to give an 8–10 minute presentation on a topic related to school safety.
