Job Description

The Seizure Safety Training Specialist will play a critical role in promoting seizure safety awareness and compliance with HB173 in Miami-Dade County schools. This position is responsible for conducting in-person and virtual seizure safety trainings, gathering feedback from participants, serving as a liaison with school and district staff, and ensuring effective communication and response to any inquiries or concerns related to the online training program. The ideal candidate is a passionate advocate for health and safety in schools, with strong organizational and communication skills.

• • Deliver all requested seizure safety trainings to school staff, including teachers, coaches, and other personnel across Miami-Dade County.
  • Train approximately 1,000 school staff members annually.

• • Actively promote awareness and understanding of HB173 (Seizure Safe Schools Act) to ensure compliance in Miami-Dade County schools.
  • Support school staff in understanding their responsibilities under the law regarding seizure response and safety.

• • Collect feedback from all training sessions to measure the effectiveness and identify areas for improvement.
  • Track and report feedback data to improve future training sessions.

• • Act as the primary contact and liaison between the organization, Miami-Dade County Public Schools , and individual school staff.
  • Foster strong, collaborative relationships with school district leadership, administrators, and staff to ensure smooth implementation of seizure safety programs.

• • Address questions, concerns, or complaints from school staff or administration regarding the online seizure safety training program .
  • Provide prompt and professional resolution to any issues that arise related to training materials or compliance expectations.

• • Maintain accurate records of training completion rates and participant feedback.
  • Provide regular reports on the progress of training initiatives and HB173 compliance efforts.

• • Collaborate with the organization to support seizure safety awareness campaigns in schools.
  • Provide educational materials and resources to school staff to reinforce knowledge following training sessions.
  • Participate in EAFLA fundraising activities, staff and department meetings
  • Abide by all EAFLA and state policies
  • Perform any other related duties assigned from time to time
  • Represent the agency in a positive manner at all times
  • Perform duties assigned by Epilepsy Programs Manager
  • Demonstrate ethical practices in management of resources and services provided

• Minimum 2 years of experience in training, education, public health, or a related field. Experience working with schools or school districts is highly preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to engage and motivate diverse audiences.
• Strong ability to manage schedules, track data, and ensure compliance with training requirements.
• Familiarity with seizure disorders, seizure response protocols, and Florida's HB173 (Seizure Safe Schools Act) is a plus. Training on seizure safety protocols will be provided if needed.
• Proficiency in virtual training platforms (Zoom, Microsoft Teams, etc.) and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Must be based in Miami-Dade County or have reliable transportation to travel to schools as needed.
• This is a full-time  position (30 hours per week) with flexible scheduling based on training requests.
• The role requires traveling to various schools across Miami-Dade County for in-person trainings.
• Some evening or weekend work may occasionally be required based on school availability.

No Third Party Agencies or Submissions Will Be Accepted.  

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