Position Number: 22175513
County: Pulaski
Posting End Date: 2/20/2026
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Join the Arkansas Department of Education where each student is recognized as an individual. Through a cultivation of world-class educators, partnering with communities, and an influx of social supports, Arkansas Department of Education provides multi-level supports that help ensure students will receive a personalized education and develop a life-long love of learning.
Position Information
Job Series: Training
Classification: Trainer – Career Path
Class Code: CTR02P
Pay Grade: SGS07
Salary Range: $57,351 - $84,879
Job Summary
The Trainer is responsible for developing, coordinating, and delivering training programs for state government employees to enhance their skills, knowledge, and performance in various job functions. This role includes conducting needs assessments, designing training materials, and providing instructional support for new hires, current employees, and leadership teams.
Primary Responsibilities
Design and develop comprehensive training programs tailored to meet the needs of state government employees, ensuring the programs align with organizational goals and objectives.
Create clear, engaging, and effective training materials, such as manuals, slideshows, handouts, and digital resources, to facilitate learning and retention.
Coordinate and deliver both in-person and virtual training sessions, workshops, and seminars for employees at various levels.
Offer ongoing training and professional development opportunities for employees to maintain and enhance job competencies.
Maintain records of training sessions, participant progress, and any certifications or qualifications obtained through training programs.
Work with subject matter experts (SMEs) to ensure training materials are accurate and up-to-date with current practices, policies, and regulations.
Collaborate with other departments to coordinate training schedules and ensure consistency in training delivery across the organization.
Integrate relevant technology into training programs to enhance the learning experience (e.g., eLearning platforms, video conferencing, and online assessments).
Knowledge and Skills
Strong knowledge and experience in designing, developing, and delivering training programs for diverse audiences, including in-person, virtual, and blended learning formats.
Proficiency in creating training curricula, including developing training materials, exercises, and assessments that meet the needs of different learning styles.
Ability to effectively present and explain complex concepts to individuals and groups in a way that is accessible and engaging.
Knowledge of training tools and technologies such as Learning Management Systems (LMS), virtual meeting platforms (e.g., Zoom, Teams), and multimedia content creation tools.
Minimum Qualifications
A high school diploma is required.
Satisfaction of the minimum qualifications, including years of experience and service, does not entitle employees to automatic progression within the job series. Promotion to the next classification level is at the discretion of the department and the Office of Personnel Management, taking into consideration the employee’s demonstrated skills, competencies, performance, workload responsibilities, and organizational needs.
Licensure/Certifications
N/A
OTHER JOB RELATED EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE MAY BE SUBSTITUTED FOR ALL OR PART OF THESE BASIC REQUIREMENTS, EXCEPT FOR CERTIFICATION OR LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS, UPON APPROVAL OF THE QUALIFICATIONS REVIEW COMMITTEE.
The State of Arkansas is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, age, disability, citizenship, national origin, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by law.
