SANTA CLARA COUNTY OFFICE OF EDUCATION
Personnel Commission

CLASS TITLE: Staff Development Specialist

Under general supervision, assists in the planning, development, coordination, implementation, and evaluation of a comprehensive, staff/organizational development program. This job classification exercises responsibility for providing a staff development programs and exercises initiative and independent judgment in the application and follow through of the program.

• Assists in planning and coordinating a county-wide staff/organizational development program for all levels of staff.

• Designs training sessions, modules, processes, measurement tools and follow-up activities as directed.

• Creates, prepares and presents comprehensive reports and summaries.

• Coordinates and analyzes training session staffing, the advertisement of programs, course enrollment, and the collection of evaluation information.

• Performs research, analysis and planning which requires accuracy, attention to detail, strong organizational skills and the ability to plan and draw conclusions based on findings.

• Participates in planning, presenting and updating training sessions and materials.

• Serves as facilitator and advisor to educational and non-educational agencies.

• Researches and recommends staff development courses.

• Meets with program staff and instructors regarding program planning, methods, objectives, and evaluation outcomes.

• Maintains a database of training curricula/files and registration data.

• Interviews, evaluates and recommends straining presenters.

• Markets and publicizes training sessions, encouraging maximum participation.

• Receives general to limited supervision within a broad framework of policies, procedures and current research in the field of staff development.

• Performs related duties as required.

Knowledge of:

• Advanced technical skills in formulating and evaluating training methods and programs.

• Facilitation and organizational skills used to provide staff development and strategic planning activities.

• Process used in selection of highest caliber presenters.

• Current and innovative training theory, techniques and methods.

• Evaluation design, process and application.

• Computer analysis program methods and techniques and the processes used for the effective presentation of data.

• English grammar, vocabulary and composition.

• Advanced word processing programs and techniques.

Ability to:

• Clearly communicate ideas and coursework orally and in writing.

• Learn, interpret and apply policies, laws, rules, regulations and objectives of the program and the Office.

• Create effective and relevant courses, training modules and evaluation designs.

• Collect, analyze and interpret data critical for program improvement and decision making.

• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, trainees, presenters and outside agencies.

• Formulate complex schedules.

• Produce effective brochures and course publications.

• Monitor and coordinate the work of others.

• Evaluate and critique trainers and make effective recommendations based on evaluation feedback.

• Function independently or with a minimum of direction in most instances.

Generally, the required knowledge and abilities will have been acquired through any combination of education and experience equivalent to:

• Bachelor's degree from a college or university, accredited by one of the six regional associations authorized by the U.S. Department of Education, with coursework in training and staff development, organizational development or a related field;

• At least two years of job related experience with demonstrated competence; and

• A valid California driver’s license.

BARGAINING UNIT: Office, Technical, and Business Services (OTBS) Unit

Personnel Commission Approval: 02/27/96
Board Adoption:
Revised: 03/26/96 Title Change Only