Training and Consulting Specialist

Description: Are you an education professional passionate about training, consulting, and driving systemic change in schools? If so, consider joining Devereux’s National Education Department as a National Education Training and Consulting Specialist—a role that blends professional development, travel, and mission-driven impact across multiple states! What Education Specialists Value – We Deliver: • Competitive Salary – Based on experience and education, starting at $60,000. Additional compensation up to $80,000 based on experience/higher education and certifications. • Day Shift Schedule – Monday - Friday • Collaborative Environment – Work alongside experienced educators, BCBAs, and school leaders • Career Development – Opportunities to lead training, consult on systems-level change, and shape national education initiatives • Mission-Driven Work – Help improve outcomes for students with diverse learning and behavioral needs • Creativity & Autonomy – Design and deliver innovative training and consultation services • National Network – Connect with Devereux’s education and clinical teams across the country About the Role: As a National Education Training and Consulting Specialist, you’ll work in a multidisciplinary setting to support Devereux schools and professionals. You will also: • Design and deliver engaging professional development sessions using active training methodologies. • Provide consultation and technical support to education directors, teachers, counselors, and school leadership teams. • Conduct assessments of school/classroom climate and individual student behavior using behavioral frameworks. • Analyze data to inform and guide interventions at both individual and systemic levels. • Support the implementation of curricular resources and academic interventions. • Travel regularly to multiple Devereux centers across various states for on-site consultation, observation, and training. • Perform additional duties as assigned to support the continuous improvement of the National Education Department. This role includes regular travel to Devereux centers across multiple states for direct consultation, observation, and training. Qualifications: To qualify, the Training & Consulting Specialist will have: • Education: Master’s degree in Education required; Special Education Certification strongly preferred. BCBA certification or eligibility is preferred. • Experience: 3–5 years of experience in special education, including a minimum of 3 years of classroom teaching. Proven experience in behavioral and systems-level consultation, training, and public speaking. • Skills: Exceptional communication, customer service, collaboration, and leadership abilities. Demonstrated capacity to work independently, adapt to dynamic environments, and manage multiple priorities effectively. Company Overview: Company Overview Devereux is one of the nation’s largest nonprofit organizations, providing services, insight and leadership in the evolving field of behavioral healthcare. Founded in 1912, Devereux operates a comprehensive national network of clinical, therapeutic, educational and employment programs that positively impact the lives of 10,000+ children, adults – and their families – every year. Our Mission: Devereux changes lives – by unlocking and nurturing human potential for people living with emotional, behavioral or cognitive differences. With nearly 6,500 employees working in programs across the country, Devereux is a trusted partner for families, schools and communities, serving individuals in the areas of autism, intellectual and developmental disabilities, specialty mental health, education and foster care. Our Culture, Our Expectations At Devereux, Servant Leadership is embedded throughout our culture and every aspect of our organizational framework. Our mission-driven, people-first mindset is at the heart of the compassionate and high-quality programming we provide – every day – for the individuals and families we serve, and other key stakeholders. Devereux offers challenging and exciting work, and our team environment creates an empowering, positive and rewarding atmosphere. To be successful at Devereux, you will: put the needs of others first, feel called to serve and called to lead. As a member of our team, you will be a significant part of our commitment to providing a welcoming and supportive work environment across all programs and services, and within all policies and employee practices. We believe a workplace rooted in inclusivity – offering a sense of belonging to all those who walk through our doors – is fundamental to delivering the highest quality healthcare services. Through open dialogue and the creation of brave spaces, we will engage in work that gives each of us a chance to change the world – one person, one family, one community at a time. What Devereux Offers You In addition to a competitive salary, Devereux provides a comprehensive health and welfare program to eligible full-time employees, family members and domestic partners. Eligible employees are eligible to start benefits after 30 days of employment. In addition, we offer; • Medical (including telemedicine via phone, web, app), dental, prescription drug, preventative care, and mental health services. • Student loan debt assistance, tuition reimbursement and continuing education assistance. • Generous time-off (start accruing 1st day), 403(b) retirement plan with matching benefit, and voluntary/employee paid supplemental life and accident coverage. • Employee assistance / work-life balance program. Visit www.mydevereuxbenefits.org to see why Devereux is a great place to work! Devereux is a drug-free workplace, drug screening required. EOE