Training and Development Specialist

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Are you passionate about creating engaging learning experiences that build talent and drive performance?

Oakland Schools is seeking a dynamic Training and Development Specialist to lead professional development, employee onboarding, and organization-wide learning initiatives. In this role, you'll design and deliver high-quality training aligned with strategic priorities, support compliance efforts, and help strengthen the employee experience across our educational community.

This is a unique opportunity for a results-oriented learning professional to make a lasting impact on how we grow, onboard, and support our workforce.

Training Strategy & Design Assess training needs across the organization and recommend targeted learning interventions. Develop a coordinated training calendar and communication plan. Design in-person and online instructional modules tailored to job-specific, leadership, and compliance needs. Define program branding, quality standards, and continuous improvement processes.

Program Delivery & Evaluation Facilitate professional development sessions using effective adult learning strategies. Establish training evaluation methods and implement cycles for review and enhancement. Monitor program outcomes and use data to refine learning experiences.

Onboarding & Compliance Lead the development and delivery of employee onboarding programs. Oversee training compliance for all staff. Assist with required state reporting for professional learning initiatives.

Learning Systems & Resources Manage online learning tools and create self-guided training resources. Maintain learning records and contribute to digital curriculum organization. Support cross-departmental training coordination and project needs. Develop organization-wide training calendar. Assume responsibility for course development, implementation and evaluation, this includes both virtual and in-person training. Define learning data management/curriculum management for training and development programs. Monitor, evaluate and record organizational training activities and program effectiveness.

Develop online instructional modules as needed. Develop online resources for employee self-guided training. Oversee Safe Schools training requirements for employees. Develop and provide employee onboarding programs. Implement and monitor for continuous improvement. Perform other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources Management, Training and Development or related field.
• At least four (4) years of experience designing and delivering effective training in a large or complex organization.
• Experience using content creation tools such as Canva, Camtasia, Adobe, or similar preferred.
• Proven ability to assess learning needs and design, implement, and facilitate adult learning strategies.

Oakland Schools – Main Campus, 2111 Pontiac Lake Rd Waterford, MI 48328

$30.00 - $34.80 hourly based on relevant prior work experience, with the potential to earn up to $37.47 after employment with Oakland Schools. Non-Exempt position/ 12-month work year.

Aside from working with talented experts on important initiatives, when you join Oakland Schools, you'll also get these great benefits:

• Pension Plan OS offers the opportunity to enroll in a pension plan to help support your financial stability.
• Full Health Coverage High quality, low-cost health insurance plans. Employer paid dental, vision, life insurance, short and long-term disability, and well-being benefits.
• Wellbeing Program OS utilizes a holistic approach to provide resources that support the wellbeing of our employees.
• Professional Learning OS provides various professional learning opportunities to advance your skill sets with education development.
• Flexible Vacation Time Experience built-in vacation, including time off for winter and spring break and generous leave time, so you can have a healthy work-life balance.
• Other Perks You're eligible for preferred pricing on pet insurance, legal coverage for most of your legal needs, additional life insurance and access to the Student Loan Repayment Program (PSLF) for loan forgiveness in public service

Working with Oakland Schools isn't just meaningful - it's financially rewarding!

Oakland Schools qualifies as an eligible employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. The PSLF Program forgives the remaining balance of your Direct Loans based on the following requirements of eligibility:

• after the individual has made the equivalent of 120 qualifying monthly payments under an accepted repayment plan, and
• while working full-time for an eligible employer (for a weekly average, alone or when combined, equal to at least 30 hours)

Oakland Schools (OS) is an Intermediate School District (ISD) focused on providing educational and technology services to local school districts in a…