Title: Training Specialist Location: South Portland, Maine, 04106, United States Work Type: Hybrid, Full Time Job ID: TRAIN006621 Department: Administration Job Description: About The Role: Dead River Company is seeking a Training Specialist to support initiatives that strengthen organizational capability, accelerate employee development, and align learning strategies with business objectives. This role goes beyond foundational training delivery — it plays a key part in shaping culture, driving performance improvement, and supporting organizational effectiveness across all company locations. What You'll Do: Support Organizational Development Initiatives - Partner with Director of OD & Learning, senior operational leaders to align learning strategies with company goals - Conduct organizational and training needs assessments to identify capability gaps - Collaborate with internal functional groups as a core or extended team member on projects that may involve process improvement or implementation of new technology - Facilitate change management initiatives tied to new programs, systems, and strategic priorities Design & Deliver Strategic Learning Programs - Develop structured onboarding pathways that accelerate productivity and cultural integration - Facilitate classroom, small group, virtual, and on-the-job training sessions - Reinforce safety standards, customer service excellence, compliance, and company policies - Ensure consistent, high-quality learning experiences across all locations Strengthen Leadership & Employee Capability - Provide coaching and development support to frontline leaders and supervisors - Equip leaders with tools to drive accountability, engagement, and continuous improvement - Foster a culture of professionalism, ownership, and operational excellence Measure Impact & Drive Continuous Improvement - Utilize metrics to evaluate training effectiveness and organizational impact - Analyze performance data to refine learning strategies - Maintain training documentation and track employee development progress - Stay current on best practices in adult learning, organizational development, and change management What You Bring: - 5+ years of industry or related field experience preferred - Experience with a Learning Management System (LMS) a plus - Experience in training, coaching, leadership development, or organizational development roles - Demonstrated ability to influence and support positive organizational change - Strong understanding of workplace safety, operational standards, and performance management - Exceptional facilitation, presentation, and communication skills - Ability to build credibility with leaders at all levels of the organization - Strong analytical, organizational, and project management skills - Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite - Willingness to travel regularly throughout ME, NH, VT, MA, and NY Education: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience required. Why Join Dead River Company? At Dead River Company, we believe our people are our greatest asset. This role offers the opportunity to shape the employee learning experience, strengthen performance across the organization, and contribute to a culture rooted in safety, service, and continuous improvement. If you are passionate about driving organizational performance through people development and want to play a strategic role in strengthening culture and capability, we encourage you to apply.

Serve as the primary instructor for high school math, deliver effective live lessons, monitor student progress, and differentiate instruction to foster a supportive learning environment for all students.

Title: Adjunct Elementary Teacher (TX, MI and PA) - Teaching Services Location: Home-based United States Job Description: Company Summary At Pearson, we’re committed to a world that’s always learning and to our talented team who makes it all possible. From bringing lectures vividly to life to turning textbooks into laptop lessons, we are always reexamining the way people learn best, whether it’s one child in our own backyard or an education community across the globe. We are bold thinkers and standout innovators who motivate each other to explore new frontiers in an environment that supports and inspires us to always be better. By pushing the boundaries of technology—and each other to surpass these boundaries—we create seeds of learning that become the catalyst for the world’s innovations, personal and global, large and small. Position Summary This position is working with our Teaching Services department from your home office anywhere within the United States. Our state-certified virtual teachers manage online instructional programs for students around the country and across the globe. Teachers communicate regularly with students to ensure that each student successfully completes their instructional program. This is a work from home position. Primary Responsibilities The Elementary Teacher will be responsible for the successful completion of the following tasks:  - Support the instructional program with synchronous and asynchronous web conferencing sessions using Class Zoom;  - Complete all grading by providing prompt, high-quality, personalized feedback on assignments;  - Communicate with students, and other teachers on a regular basis to update pacing plans/schedules for students as required;  - Use data to monitor successful completion of assignments and facilitate appropriate interactions with students that encourage consistent interaction with the course(s);  - Review curriculum and determine course modifications that will promote student achievement for those requiring accommodations through IEPs or 504 plans;  - Consult with team members and administrators to develop alternate enrichment activities and lesson modifications to increase student understanding and promote success for struggling or at-risk students through differentiation;  - Develop a general knowledge of the curriculum and a detailed knowledge of the courses for which you are responsible;  - Communicate regularly with students, using phone, Chat and our WebMail system;  - Adhere to all policies regarding protecting students' well-being and personal information, including following FERPA and Copyright & Fair Use laws; - Keep student performance and participation information up-to-date by grading assessments in a timely manner, and logging all student and parent contacts; - Hold regular office hours (minimum of 3 hours per week); - Utilize a variety of communication tools in the online environment to effectively build relationships and promote student success with students, partner teachers, colleagues, and other stakeholders;  - Foster community and use a welcoming, warm online voice that is inviting and supportive towards students and families;  - Other duties as assigned.  Pearson Virtual Schools is focused on providing a flexible work environment to its employees, including the ability to work from home on a regular basis in most positions within the United States. We believe that flexibility in work/life balance is a critical part of our culture and employee satisfaction, and we are proud to provide to our employees the ability to work from anywhere within the United States. In exchange, we require that employees have the appropriate means to work remotely, including adherence to our work at home policies regarding home office setup, including but not limited to privacy of records, technology standards, equipment standards and expectations.   The following equipment will need to be provided by you, as the employee, when working from home: - Laptop - Headset - 2nd monitor - Mouse  - Keyboard  - Reliable high speed internet   Requirements - Highly qualified and certified to teach Elementary with a valid state teaching certificate in one of the following states: - TX, MI, and PA - Must have completed traditional teacher preparation program (not alternative certification) at an accredited college or university. - Bachelor's degree - Ability to obtain certification in other states as requested  - Provide feedback to students in a timely manner and grade assessments within the required timeframe  - Attend check-in meetings with your supervisor twice per month (or as scheduled)  Capabilities - Demonstrated ability to work well in fast-paced environment that requires significant flexibility, effective prioritization of tasks, self-direction, and creativity - Understanding of IEP/504 plans and how they can be implemented in a virtual setting - Strong technology skills (proficiency with Microsoft Office programs or Google Apps is preferred)  - Excellent verbal and written communication skills  - Excellent attention to detail and strong time management and organizational skills - Customer focused approach and commitment to student achievement

Provide mentorship and academic support to program participants, foster an inclusive environment, assist with course material comprehension, and track student progress to enhance overall academic performance and engagement.