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STAR Autism Support LLC

Training Specialist

Beaverton, OR · Remote

$65K - $85K/yr

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SAS provides curriculum materials, workshops and training to school and agency staff who work with ... U.S. - Remote with travel (work from home and travel to customer locations)    Salary Range ...

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How much do remote curriculum writer jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 14, 2026, the average hourly pay for remote curriculum writer in Portland, OR is $28.50, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $23.70 and $35.19 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a remote curriculum writer?

A Remote Curriculum Writer is an education professional who develops instructional materials, lesson plans, and educational content from a remote location, often working from home. They collaborate with subject matter experts and educators to design course outlines, assessments, and learning activities tailored to specific educational standards or organizational needs. This role requires strong writing skills, knowledge of instructional design principles, and familiarity with digital learning platforms. Remote Curriculum Writers use technology to communicate with teams and ensure the quality and effectiveness of educational resources. The position is popular in K-12 education, higher education, corporate training, and e-learning companies.

What does a remote curriculum writer do?

Remote curriculum writers develop and help implement new academic instructional materials, lessons, and activities for teachers to use in their classrooms or for online programs. While some educational organizations have curriculum writers on staff, remote curriculum writers work from home or another location outside of the office. Remote curriculum writers often work for public school districts, educational non-profits, and online educational start-ups. In this career, your job duties include determining the needs of the students and developing curriculum to meet those needs. You may also review the current materials and help to improve or change the instruction to better meet guidelines set by the company, school district, or state educational board.

How does a remote curriculum writer typically collaborate with subject matter experts and instructional designers?

As a Remote Curriculum Writer, collaboration with subject matter experts (SMEs) and instructional designers is often facilitated through virtual meetings, shared documents, and project management platforms. You’ll regularly participate in video calls to discuss learning objectives, provide feedback, and ensure content accuracy and alignment with educational standards. Effective communication and proactive scheduling are key, since you may be coordinating across time zones and with multiple stakeholders. This collaborative process helps ensure the curriculum is both engaging and pedagogically sound.

What is the difference between Remote Curriculum Writer vs Remote Content Developer?

AspectRemote Curriculum WriterRemote Content Developer
CredentialsEducational background, writing skillsVaries; may include design or coding skills
Work EnvironmentHome-based, educational institutions, e-learning companiesHome-based, media companies, online platforms
Industry UsageEducation, e-learning, trainingMedia, marketing, digital content
Search & Comparison IntentFocus on curriculum design, educational contentFocus on digital content creation, multimedia

The Remote Curriculum Writer primarily develops educational content and lesson plans for online courses or training programs, emphasizing instructional design. In contrast, a Remote Content Developer creates a broader range of digital content, including articles, videos, and multimedia for various platforms. While both roles require strong writing skills and often work remotely, their focus areas and industry applications differ significantly.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a remote curriculum writer?

To thrive as a Remote Curriculum Writer, you need strong instructional design knowledge, subject matter expertise, and often a degree in education or a related field. Familiarity with learning management systems (LMS), authoring tools like Articulate Storyline or Adobe Captivate, and experience with curriculum standards are typically required. Excellent written communication, creativity, and self-motivation are crucial soft skills for developing engaging content and managing remote work. These skills ensure the creation of effective, standards-aligned educational materials that support diverse learners in virtual environments.
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Training Specialist

STAR Autism Support LLC

Beaverton, OR • Remote

$65K - $85K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

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STAR Autism Support has several openings for Training Specialists! STAR Training Specialists are responsible for delivering side by side coaching and consultation to educators and staff serving students Pre-K through secondary on how to implement SAS curriculum tools in the classroom.

STAR Autism Support (SAS) is a family-founded educational consulting company based in Portland, OR. SAS provides curriculum materials, workshops and training to school and agency staff who work with students with autism and other developmental disabilities. Our unique and practical approach provides school districts with curriculum resources and a continuum of professional development activities to address the educational needs of student’s early childhood through post-secondary throughout the country and internationally. At SAS our goal is to cultivate a supportive, positive and welcoming work environment where all staff can successfully thrive. We value and celebrate equity, diversity, and inclusion. Our vision of equity includes a continuous commitment to becoming an antiracist, multicultural organization. We strive to provide all employees with a culture of curiosity and continued learning.

Important Notes - please read first!

  • These positions are open to anyone in the U.S., but we are especially looking for training specialists living in the South and SE regions.
  • A relocation bonus is available for candidates willing to relocate to one of our regions with high need


Training Specialist candidates must meet the following minimum requirements to be considered for the role:


1) A minimum of 1 year experience using or implementing STAR products in the classroom OR a minimum of 3 years coaching/consultation experience.

2) Live within 30 miles (<1 hour drive) of a regional or major airport


Title: Training Specialist
Department: Professional Services
Schedule: Full-Time; variable hours with average of 40 per week
Location: U.S. - Remote with travel (work from home and travel to customer locations)   
Salary Range: $65,000 - $85,000 annually

Essential Functions and Responsibilities.
  • Provide training and consultation to school districts and agencies in implementing curricula for students with autism spectrum disorders and other developmental disabilities.
  • Provide educators with in-class coaching using best practices for adult learning.
  • Collaborate with sales professionals, customer success specialists, and district administration to build the capacity of district programs to provide evidence-based practices.
  • Complete consultation notes and gather classroom performance data to support requirements of customer programs and grants.
  • Collaborate with the sales and customer success teams to share customer dynamics, priorities, and progress so they may offer the most appropriate solutions based on individualized needs and goals.
  • Keep current on research-based knowledge of ASD and effective instructional strategies.
  • Provide personal and customer feedback to our product team to promote ongoing improvements of our curricular tools.
  • Support with in-person and virtual workshops, consultations, and presentations on SAS curricula (STAR, Links, SOLS, SOLER, etc.) and strategies for educators, caregivers, and staff using SAS professional development tools.
  • Responsible for booking travel accommodations (flights, rental car, hotel) once monthly schedule has been provided; track expenses and reimbursements and submit via company protocol.

Required Qualifications

  • Undergraduate degree in education or related fields
  • Minimum of 3 years of experience using evidence-based practices working with students with autism spectrum disorders
  • 1+ years of experience using the STAR curriculum or Links program in classroom settings
  • Ability to travel domestically (via car and air travel), including some weekend travel
  • Excellent interpersonal, presentation, teamwork, written, and oral communication skills
  • Effective observation, consultation, and data collection skills

Preferred Qualifications

  • Master’s degree and/or BCBA


Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Organizational KSA’s

  • Strong verbal and written business communication skills
  • Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate effectively
  • Has a growth mindset, is curious, and interested in ongoing learning and development
  • Adaptable and easily able to pivot as needed
  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
  • Self-motivated and proficient at working both independently and as part of a team
  • Intermediate Microsoft office skills and competence in a digital environment

Role KSA’s

  • Passionate about teaching evidence-based practices to educators
  • Committed to excellence in all work—working nonstandard hours when necessary, anticipating issues, performing creative problem-solving, and communicating with diplomacy
  • Ability to work collaboratively with education staff, caregivers/parents, administrators, and students
  • Intermediate to advanced experience with online web-based tools such as Microsoft Office 365, Zoom, PowerPoint, and Teams as well as ability to learn new software, tech equipment, tools and assistive devices quickly
  • Ability to develop and maintain positive relationships with clients and colleagues while exemplifying STAR values
  • Ability to communicate well with people at all levels of an organization (e.g. listen to understand, explain ideas simply, ability to give and receive feedback)

Travel
This position requires a combination of local and travel services (via car and air) where you will work away from your home office. Travel may include classroom visits, workshops, trade shows/conferences and other business-related purposes. Trainers may need to work or travel on weekends or adapt working hours to meet travel needs. Expected service days are a minimum of 12 per month and a maximum of 18 days per month, not including travel to and from the location. Assignments are based on trainer fidelity, customer location and service day requirements, which will impact each training specialist’s number of service days per month.

Physical Demands (Capability Requirements)
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to enter text or data into a computer by means of a keyboard. The employee is occasionally required to sit for long periods of time and is required to stand and walk around for long periods of time. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move between 10-25 pounds, with or without assistance. The employee is required to express or exchange ideas verbally to impart oral information and to convey detailed spoken instructions. Specific vision abilities required by this job include clarity of vision including reading small print and the use of computers. Specific hearing abilities required include the ability to hear, understand, and distinguish speech in person and over the phone.


The perks of working with us
Not only are you helping do good in the world, but you will be joining a team of passionate and exceptional people within a casual environment. We offer a full suite of benefits including:

  • Retirement plan options with company matching
  • Generous paid time off, including paid holidays and office closure days
  • Paid COVID-19 sick leave
  • Health Insurance Coverage (Medical, Dental, Vision, and Flexible Spending Accounts)
  • Life and Disability Insurance options
  • Employee Assistance Program

We are a proud Equal Opportunity Employer. STAR Autism Support (SAS) is committed to the principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). We celebrate the differences that make each person unique, both at work and in the communities we serve. Using evidence-based practices we strive every day to make positive educational outcomes accessible to all students and educators. This commitment is also foundational to our company culture. We acknowledge that research shows that Black, Indigenous and people of color (BIPOC) and women are significantly less likely to apply for some positions, believing they must meet every qualification as described in the job description. At STAR Autism Support, we value representation, and we are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job. We know that sometimes that candidate may be one who comes from a less traditional background. We encourage you to apply, even if you don't believe you meet every one of the qualifications described in the job description.