Senior Director Training & Education

Senior Director of Training and Education is responsible for designing, developing, and delivering impactful training programs for both internal staff and external community partners. Grounded in educational best practices, this role ensures the implementation of foundational agency training modalities such as Developmental Relationships, Trauma-Informed Practices, ACE Interface, and Restorative Practices.

A key function of this role includes recruiting, cultivating, and coordinating a network of communitywide partnerships to co-deliver high-quality training to diverse audiences. The senior director will build and sustain an infrastructure for a comprehensive training ecosystem that consistently delivers relevant, engaging, and research-based content.

Responsibilities include leading Train-the-Trainer (TOT) modules, creating a Trainer Competencies Rubric, and working collaboratively with stakeholders to assess and meet emerging training needs. This role will also oversee the tracking, evaluation, and continuous improvement of training offerings to ensure alignment with CIS Core Values and broader organizational mission. The ideal candidate brings a strategic mindset and a deep commitment to educational equity, capacity building, and community empowerment..

Qualifications:

Education/Certification:

Master’s degree in Counseling or Social Work required

Three years of related experience

Knowledge of trauma informed practices

Knowledge of culturally responsive school practices and the ability to navigate and promote sensitivity to issues of race and equity

Ability to engage in professional development on topics of positive relationships and mental health

Excellent communication, organization, and interpersonal skills

Ability to handle multiple projects and responsibilities

Experience with at-risk populations and cross-cultural environments

Ability to set priorities and work with minimal supervision

Ability to articulate program goals in a public setting

A willingness to follow the philosophy of CIS and operate as a team player

Special Knowledge/Skills:

·         Knowledge of adult learning principles and ability to deliver engaging and clear staff professional development and training

·          Special knowledge/skills and experience in Social and Emotional Learning in accordance with the CASEL model in teaching practices

Experience:

·         3 years of progressively responsible experience in social work required

·         2 years of experience at the director level preferred

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

External Training Coordination

Design, develop and lead training for external participants and volunteers

Oversee the CISCT trainings are up to date and relevant to agency and community demands

Market available training opportunities to external partners and provide necessary information

Market available trainings to districts and community partners

Coordinate with Communications on social media posts and updating the CISCT events calendar

Attend outreach events to promote trainings

Coordinate collaborative training efforts with external partners

Articulate program information and goals in meetings and presentations to school staff and partners

Internal Training Coordination

Coordinate with various Executive Leaders and the Chief Executive Officer to map out training plan of required and optional trainings for all CISCT staff

Identify and assess the training needs of the organization through job analysis, career paths and consultations with key stakeholders

Schedule trainers for required and optional trainings

Oversee regular staff development events for direct service CISCT employees

Select and manage training resources, including working with both internal employees and training vendors to develop a list of recommended trainings

Support internal departments in creating onboarding training plans for new staff roles

Market available training opportunities to employees and provide necessary information

Project Management

Oversee CISCT Direct Service Professional Learning and Training Calendar

Supervise the learning and development process of Direct Service Staff and ensure program implementation meets grant and agency goals.

Partner with various consultants and agencies to adopt resources and training materials

Coordinate meetings, gather feedback, and provide guidance with trainers and trainees

Provide ongoing evaluation and input on program effectiveness

Document and share progress towards meeting any grant-related objectives and goals & ensure the completion of required programmatic reports