Learning and Development Coordinator

The Learning and Development Coordinator supports the Learning and Development Manager in delivering organization-wide training that prepares employees to work safely and effectively within The Faison Center’s school environment. This position facilitates new-hire and ongoing training for teaching assistants, leads safety training, and prepares training materials and equipment.

The Learning and Development Coordinator maintains accurate training records and supports the logistics of teacher leadership training, allowing the Learning and Development Manager to focus on teacher leadership development. This role works alongside the classroom-based Teaching Assistant Training Specialists so that department-led training carries over into classroom practice.

Essential Functions 

Teaching Assistant Training

• Facilitate new-hire training and orientation sessions for teaching assistants using approved curriculum and materials.
• Deliver ongoing and refresher training for teaching assistants based on competency results, classroom needs, and direction from the Learning and Development Manager.
• Administer Teacher Assistant Competency Assessments and quizzes, score results, and share outcomes with the Learning and Development Manager.
• Coordinate with classroom-based Teaching Assistant Training Specialists so that department-led training carries over into on-the-job classroom practice.
• Prepare training rooms, presentations, handouts, and other materials for each session.

Safety Training

• Coordinate and facilitate required safety training for new and current employees.
• Teach and demonstrate classroom safety procedures, proper lifting techniques, and the correct use of protective equipment.
• Identify the materials and protective equipment new hires need to work safely in the classroom, and complete Safety Sheets for each new hire’s safety equipment, such as protective helmets.
• Maintain an inventory of training and safety equipment and notify the Learning and Development Manager when supplies need to be reordered.
• Review classroom safety concerns and trends with the Learning and Development Manager to keep safety training content current.

Training Support and Administration

• Confirm that new hires have properly functioning computers, email accounts, and access to the systems and programs required to complete training.
• Maintain accurate training attendance, completion, and certification records in the appropriate systems.
• Track training deadlines and send reminders to employees and supervisors to support timely completion.
• Assist with maintaining the training calendar, scheduling sessions, and reserving training space.
• Support teacher leadership training led by the Learning and Development Manager, including scheduling, materials, and in-session support.
• Collect participant feedback and summarize results to help improve training programs.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

 Education and Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent required; associate’s or bachelor’s degree in education, psychology, human services, or a related field preferred.
• One to two years of experience in a classroom, school, special education, or similar environment required; experience as a teaching assistant or RBT preferred.
• Experience facilitating training or presenting to groups preferred.
• Completion of CDET training is required, consistent with requirements for all applicable staff.
• Ability to obtain any instructor certification required to teach safety training within the timeframe set by The Faison Center.

Physical Requirements

• Lift up to 50 lbs. while using proper body mechanics.
• Bend, kneel, squat, and maintain a kneeling position for up to five minutes.
• Reach in all directions and grasp using both hands.
• Move quickly in confined and open spaces, including running as needed, to prevent or respond to safety concerns.
• Maintain balance while lowering into and holding a half-squat position.
• Occasional travel between Faison Center locations; reliable transportation and a valid driver’s license required.