Accelerated Programs Curriculum Lead

Polk County Public Schools; Bartow (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Polk County Public Schools in Bartow, FL seeks a Curriculum Specialist for Accelerated Programs to lead and support K-12 accelerated offerings including dual enrollment, AP, and IB. You will work with district and school-based staff to design, implement, and monitor programs, and coordinate materials, training, and stakeholder communications.

The role requires substantial leadership, strong communication, and a proven ability to analyze program performance and drive improvements across magnet

Qualifications

• Master's degree required in STEM-related field, English language arts, mathematics, social studies, and/or science education, or education leadership.
• Considerable experience in curriculum development and teacher training.
• Minimum of five years' successful teaching experience at elementary and/or secondary level with STEM integration and technology in the classroom.
• Certification in elementary and/or secondary core content area (ELA, mathematics, science, and/or social studies).
• Demonstrated ability to manage and interpret data; strong leadership with adult learners; excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Collaborates with Senior Directors, Curriculum Specialists, and coaches to support development, implementation, and monitoring of accelerated/magnet programs.
• Designs, delivers, and evaluates training and support for magnet schools and accelerated programs.
• Provides leadership for communication, planning, organizing, and training to enhance teacher performance and student achievement.
• Identifies strengths/ weaknesses and recommends programmatic revisions based on performance data.
• Supervises and analyzes district K-12 accelerated/magnet programs through site visits and evaluations.
• Assists in selecting dual enrollment and AP materials for accelerated programs.
• Prepares and administers budget for teacher training, equipment, supplies, and bonuses for AP/IB.
• Collaborates to plan and evaluate teacher professional learning opportunities.
• Assists with recruitment of students into accelerated/magnet programs and with teacher recruitment and placement.
• Communicates state statutes and DOE updates and interprets requirements to implement programs.
• Represents the district at state meetings.
• Plans and expands high-quality integrative STEM education initiatives.
• Facilitates District Dual Enrollment Committee meetings and articulation agreements.

Skills

Curriculum design

Teacher training

STEM education

Data analysis

Leadership

Communication

Education

Master's degree in STEM/education

Job description

Polk County Public Schools in Bartow, FL seeks a Curriculum Specialist for Accelerated Programs to lead and support K-12 accelerated offerings including dual enrollment, AP, and IB. You will work with district and school-based staff to design, implement, and monitor programs, and coordinate materials, training, and stakeholder communications.

The role requires substantial leadership, strong communication, and a proven ability to analyze program performance and drive improvements across magnet