Training/Development Specialist 2

Overview

The Training/Dev Specialist II serves as a subject matter expert and uses technical knowledge to develop curriculum and to design and deliver training for disability support professionals, families, and other stakeholders. The Training/Development Specialist II must have the knowledge and skills to develop synchronous and asynchronous formats. This position also produces and edits instructional videos and implements project policies and guidelines.

This position reports to the IDRPP Research and Training Division Director and has no supervisory responsibilities. 

This position is eligible for hybrid telework in the state of Utah.

Exempt positions are eligible for excellent benefits including: 13 paid holidays, earn 22 days of paid vacation leave and 12 days of sick leave per year, 50% tuition reduction for employees and dependents, competitive health benefits packages and a generous contribution into your retirement. View more information here: Summary of Benefits 2025-2026.

Responsibilities

• Consults as a subject matter expert in the assigned area.
• Designs, develops, and evaluates curriculum and instructional materials for adult learners, including disability support professionals, families, and other stakeholders, applying adult learning principles in both synchronous (live, instructor-led) and asynchronous (self-paced, online) formats.
• Plans, writes, and produces training videos, including scripting, storyboarding, recording, and screen capture.
• Edits videos and related multimedia, including adding captions, graphics, and narration, and ensures all media meet accessibility standards.
• Delivers live training to disability support professionals, families, and other audiences in one-on-one, on-site, virtual, and group formats, including workshops, webinars, and seminars.
• Develops and evaluates products for disability professionals and families
• Evaluates training effectiveness through learner feedback, assessments, and outcome data, and uses the results to revise content and delivery.
• Ensures that training and consulting processes are adequately documented.
• Assists in developing reports and proposals.
• Collaborates on presentations, publications, and proposals.
• Writes articles, blogs, tip sheets, and other media as requested.
• Implements project policies and guidelines.
• Designs, implements, executes, and completes multiple local, state, and federal projects.
• Generates new and innovative project ideas.
• May write and submit grant proposals.
• Disseminates project outcomes and results through statewide and national presentations and related publications.
• Serves on advisory boards and councils as requested.
• Attends meetings, trainings, and conferences as requested.
• Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• A bachelor's degree in a relevant field plus two years of relevant experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• A master's degree in a relevant field (such as education, rehabilitation counseling, special education, instructional design, or a related discipline), plus experience designing adult training, producing and editing instructional video, and working in special education, disability services, or education-related programs.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of disability support systems.
• Knowledge of instructional design models and adult learning theory, and skill in applying them to build effective training.
• Skill in developing online and blended learning content, including using a learning management system (LMS) and authoring tools.
• Skill in recording, editing, and producing training videos using video editing and screen-capture software.
• Knowledge of accessibility standards (such as Section 508 and WCAG) for digital content, video, and captioning.
• Skill in facilitating engaging live training, both in person and virtual.
• Skill in adapting training content and communication for audiences with varied backgrounds, roles, and levels of experience, including families and non-professional learners.
• Skill with computers, related software, and other technologies.
• Ability to communicate across formats, including phone, email, and professional presentation.
• Ability to deliver presentations to diverse audiences.
• Skill with databases and data analysis, including using data to evaluate training outcomes.

Required Documents

Along with the online application, please attach:

Resume/CV to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under “Resume/CV".

Cover Letter to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under “Documents 1-10”.

• This letter should outline how you meet the minimum qualifications, with specific examples from your education and/or work experience. Applications submitted without a cover letter that addresses the minimum qualifications will not be considered.  

**Document size may not exceed 10 MB.**

Advertised Salary

Minimum $60,000; Commensurate with experience plus excellent benefits.

ADA

Frequent statewide travel, including travel to urban, rural, and frontier communities, is required; occasional overnight travel is expected. A valid driver’s license and the ability to travel independently throughout the state are required.

College/Department Highlights

The Institute for Disability Research, Policy & Practice (IDRPP) is Utah’s federally designated University Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities (UCEDD). The IDRPP opened its doors in 1972 and was the first UCEDD program in the U.S. to focus on the educational and social needs of children and adults with disabilities. Over the past 50 years the IDRPP has grown into one of the largest UCEDD programs in the nation and is recognized as a pioneer in research, training, technical assistance, and services for children and adults with disabilities, their families, and the professionals who serve them.

The IDRPP is committed to hiring people with disabilities, veterans, and diverse individuals from all communities and backgrounds.  We value visible and invisible differences, and we recognize that diversity makes us stronger.  We welcome applicants who bring something different and unique to our organization.  We value creativity, loyalty, and hard work.  We believe that we can change the world and make it a better, more inclusive place for everyone, and we want to hire people who also believe that they can make a difference.

Mission:

We are working together to create inclusive communities and improve the lives of children and adults with disabilities and their families through sustainable innovation, collaborative research, responsive service, and interdisciplinary training and education.

Values:

We Innovate: We lead by developing dynamic, sustainable, forward-thinking programs and services.

We Include: We demonstrate how to effectively work toward inclusive communities in our planning, programs, and services. We celebrate diversity in ability, race, ethnicity, culture, language, gender, sexual orientation, politics, and religion.

We Collaborate: We forge partnerships. Working together makes us more effective and responsive to the current needs of our clients and communities.

We Care: We do what we do because we care. We are making the world a better place for people with disabilities and their families.

Funding Statement

The Institute for Disability Research, Policy, & Practice is one of the largest research and outreach centers at USU, and we are largely funded through grants, contracts, and fee-for-service programs. All staff positions at the IDRPP are contingent upon funding, and all senior staff at the IDRPP with graduate degrees are responsible for helping to generate funding to support our operations and growth.

College Highlights

The Emma Eccles Jones College of Education and Human Services is home to eight departments and is committed to providing the best learning opportunities and educational research in the state of Utah. Our programs are strengthened by an on-campus elementary laboratory school and five stand-alone centers, including the Sorenson Legacy Foundation Center for Clinical Excellence. The college offers clinical services to the community across the human lifespan and provides students with real-world service and research opportunities.

University Highlights

Founded in 1888, Utah State University is Utah’s premier land-grant, public service university. As an R1 research institution, Utah State is dedicated to advancing knowledge and serving the public good through innovative research and scholarly activities that are grounded in reciprocal engagement with local, regional, and global communities. USU prepares students to be active, civically engaged leaders who are prepared to address critical societal challenges. Dedicated to providing a high-quality and affordable education, USU remains a leader in research, discovery, and public impact.

USU enrolls over 29,800 students, both online and in person at locations throughout the state. Utah State’s 30 locations include a main campus in Logan, Utah, residential campuses in Price and Blanding, and six additional statewide campuses, along with education centers serving every county. USU educates students from all 50 states and more than 80 countries. For over 100 years, USU Extension has served and engaged Utahns, serving every county in the state.

Competing at the NCAA Division I level in 16 sports, USU is a proud member of the Pac-12 Conference, officially joining on July 1, 2026. The Aggies capped a historic final season in the Mountain West by capturing nine combined regular-season and tournament titles in 2025–26, with five teams advancing to postseason play. This tradition of excellence extends to the classroom, where 232 student-athletes earned academic honors, and to the community, where USU ranked second nationally in Division I service hours, with nine teams placing in the top 10 for community service.

Utah State is dedicated to fostering a community where all individuals feel respected, valued, and supported and where diversity of thought and culture are cultivated. We seek to recruit, hire, and retain people from all walks of life who will champion excellence in education, research, discovery, outreach, and service. We believe that promoting a strong sense of community and belonging empowers and engages all members of USU to thrive and be successful. Forbes recognized our commitment to employees when they named Utah State the best employer in Utah in 2023. Learn more about USU. 

The university provides a Dual Career Assistance Program to support careers for partners who are also seeking employment. Additionally, USU is committed to providing access and a reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities. To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability, contact the university’s ADA Coordinator in the Office of Human Resources at (435) 797-0122 or [email protected]. 

*updated 07/2026

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*updated 08/2026