Title: Technical Trainer
Job Type: Contract
Pay Rate Range: $40.00 - $48.00/hr
Location: Orlando, FL
Work Mode: Hybrid
Interview Mode: Video (WebEx)
GOAL: Train school-based and district-level end users to use the new enrollment/registration platform, Focus School Software. The training will include new and transfer enrollments, withdrawals, and updating student demographic data. The trainer will need to become familiar with both systems, Focus and Skyward. The Technical Trainer will, under limited supervision, design and deliver a comprehensive range of training.
Responsibilities:
Essential functions include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Delivering group instruction and training covering applications, operations, and/or functions in a specified field
- Developing training curricula and recommending or utilizing vendor programs meeting instructional goals and objectives
- Formulating training outlines and determining instructional methods and the effectiveness of lecture-based, E-Learning, workshops, and web-based training courses
- Selecting, developing, and supporting training aids, including, but not limited to, training handbooks, applications, and visual aids to be used with lecture-based, web-based, and E-learning training
- Coordinating administrative functions necessary to deliver and document training programs
- Evaluating the effectiveness of training and development programs, and utilizing relevant evaluation data to revise or recommend changes in instructional objectives and methods
- Assisting in analyzing and assessing training and development needs
Qualifications & Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in a related field or prior training work experience
- At least 3 years of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified
- Comprehensive knowledge of training plans, curricula, and design and development
- Knowledge of implementation and certification of specialty training projects
- Training and organizational skills
- Ability to assess training needs and objectives
- Ability to design, develop, implement, and evaluate training programs, including training plans, curricula, and methodology
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of knowledge levels in a diverse community
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Proven work experience as a Trainer, Training Facilitator, or similar role
- Hands-on experience coordinating training events
- Extensive knowledge of instructional design theory and implementation
- Adequate knowledge of learning management systems and web delivery tools
- Proven ability to complete full training cycle (assess needs, plan, develop, coordinate, monitor, and evaluate)
- Familiarity with traditional and modern job training methods and techniques
- Experience with training in a public-school platform
- MS Office proficiency
- Advanced organizational skills with the ability to handle multiple assignments
- Strong communication skills
