What are the responsibilities and job description for the Training Specialist position at University of Texas at Dallas?
Posting Details
Posting Details
| Posting Number | S07075P |
|---|---|
| Position Title | Training Specialist |
| Functional Title | Training Specialist |
| Department | CBH Chapman |
| Salary Range | Starting at $60,000 dependent on qualifications |
| Pay Basis | Monthly |
| Position Status | Regular full-time |
| Location | Dallas |
| Position End Date (if temporary) | |
| Posting Open Date | 06/04/2026 |
| Posting Close Date | |
| Open Until Filled | Yes |
| Desired Start Date | 07/06/2026 |
| Job Summary | Be the catalyst for student success and join us train more teachers with SMART! Early adolescence is an optimal time to enhance learning, but many educators do not have the benefit of scientific methods that foster these skills. Our training program enables middle school through ninth grade teachers to take advantage of this important brain development stage and optimize student learning for success in the classroom and beyond. The Training Specialist will provide technical skills to train teachers in the classroom to carry out SMART training techniques. Responsible for coordinating procedures and performing additional lab-related duties in accordance with needs for data processing and coding. |
| Minimum Education and Experience | Bachelor's degree in a related field of science (such as Social Science or Basic Sciences.), two years of experience performing research or working in an educational environment or an equivalent combination of work experience, education. |
| Preferred Education and Experience | Master's degree preferred. Teaching experience highly desired. Back ground with large scale study, including recruiting, monitoring and retaining subjects a plus. |
| Other Qualifications | To the extent this position requires the holder to research, work on, or have access to critical infrastructure as defined in Section 117.001(2) of the Texas Business and Commerce Code, the ability to maintain the security or integrity of the critical infrastructure is a minimum qualification to be hired and to continue to be employed in the position. |
| Essential Duties and Responsibilities | Work with a team to train teachers to implement Strategic Memory Advanced Reasoning Training (SMART) in their classrooms. Exercises responsibility for project performance and accountability for progress and personally performs research work in middle and high school classrooms across Texas. May present original ideas for follow-up studies. Recommends the utilization of new or revised techniques and procedures to obtain desired results. May assist in the preparation of material for reports or publications. |
| Physical Demands and Working Conditions | Multi-night travel to schools. Ability to lift and transport training materials. Long hours at computer terminal. Training teachers in a classroom and onsite. |
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| Working Conditions | |
| Additional Information | A remote work schedule is not available for this position. |
| Special Instructions Summary | |
| Important Message | 1) All employees serve as a representative of the University and are expected to display respect, civility, professional courtesy, consideration of others and discretion in all interactions with members of the UT Dallas community and the general public. 2) The University of Texas at Dallas is committed to providing an educational, living, and working environment that is welcoming, respectful, and inclusive of all members of the university community. UT Dallas does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its services, programs, activities, employment, and education, including in admission and enrollment. The University is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities. To request reasonable accommodation in the employment application and interview process, contact the ADA Coordinator. For inquiries regarding nondiscrimination policies, contact the Title IX Coordinator. |
The University of Texas at Dallas is committed to providing an educational, living, and working environment that is welcoming, respectful, and inclusive of all members of the university community. The University prohibits unlawful discrimination against a person because of their race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status. EOE, including disability/veterans.
Salary : $60,000