Training and Consultation Specialist—PCAST and Pathways

🇺🇸 Hybrid - New Brunswick, NJ

🕑 Full-Time

💰 $71K - $101K

💻 Learning & Development

🗓️ October 6th, 2025

Canvas

Edtech.com's Summary

Rutgers University is hiring a Training and Consultation Specialist—PCAST and Pathways. The role coordinates planning, development, training, and technical assistance activities to promote best practices in Person-Centered Approaches in Schools and Transition (PCAST) and Pathways to Postsecondary Success, providing statewide support to school personnel and collaborating with the New Jersey Department of Education's Office of Special Education and Boggs Center staff.

Highlights

Develop and deliver training modules and materials related to PCAST using various technologies.
Provide training and technical assistance to school personnel, families, and local partners on person-centered planning, transition planning, and integrated community employment.
Collaborate with New Jersey Department of Education Office of Special Education and Boggs Center personnel on training, data collection, evaluation, and communication.
Conduct data analysis, draft summaries, and create informational materials related to PCAST and postsecondary success pathways.
Required to work full-time (37.5 hours/week) with flexibility for occasional early mornings, evenings, weekends, and statewide travel.
Master’s degree in Special Education or related field with three years professional experience, or equivalent education and experience combinations.
Direct experience with disabilities, transition to adult life/employment, person-centered planning, special education, and coordinating services for students with disabilities.
Proficiency in basic computer applications including word processing, video conferencing, data analysis, and presentation software.
Preferred experience includes technical assistance to schools, training development/delivery both in-person and virtually, familiarity with platforms like Google, Zoom, Qualtrics, Canvas LMS, and knowledge of New Jersey state services.
Salary range from $71,162 to $101,456 depending on qualifications and experience; benefits include medical, dental, retirement plans, and educational benefits.