Associate Director, Curriculum (Literacy Intervention)

K12 Coalition; Eagan (MN); Remote; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible time off

Paid parental leave

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Job summary

K12 Coalition, Lavinia Group division, seeks an Associate Director of Curriculum to lead literacy-focused curriculum development and quality, overseeing writers and contributors to deliver rigorous instructional materials.

The role emphasizes translating standards and research into educator-friendly content, with collaboration across teams and a commitment to equity and instructional excellence.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in curriculum development, literacy instruction, or instructional design.
• Bachelor’s degree in Education or related field; advanced degree preferred.
• Experience leading curriculum writers and collaborating with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead development, review, and refinement of literacy-focused curriculum and materials.
• Provide feedback to writers to strengthen content quality and alignment to standards.
• Coordinate projects from planning to completion with timelines and priorities.
• Apply EdReports criteria and research to ensure high-quality instructional materials.
• Collaborate with cross-functional partners to align curriculum with program goals.
• Evaluate content with data, feedback, and best practices to drive continuous improvement.

Skills

Curriculum development

Literacy instruction

Instructional design

Project leadership

Editorial judgment

Coaching writers

Team collaboration

Stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Education or related field

Advanced degree preferred

Tools

AI-enabled tools

Job description

Brief Description

About K12 Coalition

K12 Coalition provides products and services that help K-12 schools and teachers achieve transformational learning outcomes. We tackle many of today’s toughest education obstacles, including teacher certification, test preparation, professional learning, curriculum, consulting, and strategic planning. K12 Coalition came together when educators with deep experience as teachers, school leaders, and high-level district administrators observed a genuine need for something better. Our divisions include iteach, Passage Preparation, Professional Development Institute, Teaching Channel, Lavinia Group, and Keys to Literacy.

About Lavinia Group

Lavinia Group is dedicated to driving meaningful academic improvements in K-12 education through instructional coaching, professional learning, high-quality curriculum, strategic planning, and summer school support that enhances educator effectiveness and strengthens student outcomes.

With deep expertise in school leadership, curriculum implementation, and instructional best practices, Lavinia Group delivers tailored, research-based solutions to meet the evolving needs of our partners. Guided by a commitment to equity, instructional excellence, and long-term capacity building, we work alongside educators and district leaders through hands‑on coaching, immersive training, and collaborative partnerships. Our mission is to help schools achieve transformational learning outcomes that endure beyond our direct support.

Employment Type

• Full-Time
• Exempt
• Salaried

Location: Remote, available from anywhere within the U.S.

The Opportunity

High-quality curriculum has the power to expand what’s possible for students, especially when they need additional support to reach grade‑level expectations. Lavinia Group, a division of K12 Coalition, is seeking an Associate Director, Curriculum to support the development of thoughtful, rigorous, and impactful curriculum that creates meaningful learning experiences for students and educators.

This role will have a particular focus on literacy intervention, leading curriculum development and supporting the writers and contributors who bring that curriculum to life. The Associate Director, Curriculum reports to Director, Literacy Intervention.

What You’ll Do

Curriculum Development & Instructional Quality

• Lead the development, review, and refinement of high‑quality curriculum and instructional materials, with a particular focus on literacy intervention.
• Apply expertise in literacy instruction and intervention to ensure materials address student learning needs, strengthen foundational skills, and support academic progress.
• Translate standards, research, and evidence‑based practices into clear, engaging, and educator‑friendly instructional materials.
• Review curriculum content throughout the development process to ensure instructional alignment, accuracy, consistency, accessibility, and quality.
• Use research, student learning data, educator feedback, and other insights to continuously improve curriculum and instructional materials.
• Apply relevant external review criteria and evaluation frameworks, such as EdReports, to curriculum development and quality review, helping ensure materials are designed to meet established expectations for high‑quality instructional materials.

Writer Leadership, Coaching & Quality Support

• Train, coach, and support curriculum writers on instructional design principles, content expectations, and quality standards.
• Provide ongoing, actionable feedback to writers and contributors to strengthen content quality and support their development.
• Serve as a key resource for writers throughout the development process, helping clarify expectations, address questions, and maintain alignment to curriculum goals and design.
• Identify patterns, challenges, or quality concerns across curriculum development and partner with curriculum leadership to determine appropriate solutions.

Project Leadership & Execution

• Lead curriculum development projects from planning through completion, ensuring alignment with instructional goals, quality expectations, and project timelines.
• Manage multiple projects and priorities, proactively identifying challenges, developing solutions, and driving work forward.
• Coordinate writers and contributors across assigned projects, supporting effective workflows, communication, and timely execution.
• Partner with curriculum leadership to surface and address content, design, or performance concerns that may affect quality or project success.

Collaboration & Continuous Improvement

• Collaborate with curriculum leaders and cross‑functional partners to ensure curriculum work aligns with broader product, program, and organizational priorities.
• Stay current on research, trends, and best practices in curriculum development, literacy instruction, intervention, and instructional design.
• Use digital and AI‑enabled tools thoughtfully to support curriculum development, content quality, and team efficiency while maintaining strong instructional and editorial judgment.
• Evaluate and apply AI‑enabled tools throughout the curriculum development process, including supporting content development, review, refinement, and quality assurance, while ensuring outputs meet instructional, editorial, and accuracy standards.
• Identify opportunities to improve curriculum development processes, tools, and ways of working as the team and portfolio evolve.

Other Duties

• Support the team with additional tasks and responsibilities as needed to help meet evolving organizational goals and objectives.

Requirements

• 5+ years of relevant experience in curriculum development, literacy instruction, instructional design, or a related area, including experience developing curriculum or instructional materials within a national curriculum company or comparable organization.
• Bachelor’s degree in Education, Curriculum & Instruction, Literacy, or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience; advanced degree preferred
• Demonstrated experience developing, reviewing, or leading the development of high‑quality curriculum and instructional materials
• Strong knowledge of literacy instruction and intervention, including approaches for supporting students with unfinished learning or specific literacy skill gaps
• Knowledge of foundational literacy skills, evidence‑based reading instruction, and the science of reading
• Knowledge of research‑based literacy interventions and instructional approaches for supporting diverse learners, including students receiving special education services and students who need additional language or content supports.
• Ability to translate academic standards, instructional research, and best practices into effective, educator‑friendly curriculum and instructional materials
• Experience leading complex projects from concept through completion while effectively managing multiple priorities and deadlines
• Strong writing, editing, and content review skills with attention to detail and instructional quality
• Ability to provide clear, actionable feedback and effectively guide the work of curriculum writers and contributors
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively across teams and functions
• Experience with differentiated instruction, literacy assessment, or tiered intervention frameworks, such as MTSS, preferred

Summary

How We Work at K12 Coalition

• Accountability: Following through on work, owning commitments, and communicating progress or challenges along the way.
• Adaptability: Navigating change with flexibility and focus as priorities, information, or needs shift.
• Collaboration: Working together across roles and perspectives to achieve shared goals.
• Customer Service Orientation: Meeting the needs of internal and external partners with clarity, responsiveness, and follow‑through.
• Initiative: Taking action without waiting to be asked and looking for ways to improve systems, processes, or experiences.

Compensation Philosophy

As part of our commitment to maintaining fair and consistent compensation practices, new hires are typically brought into the organization at a salary between the band minimum and midpoint, based on their qualifications, location, internal alignment, and the budgeted amount for the role.

Why Work with Us

We believe in supporting the whole employee by offering a comprehensive benefits package designed to meet diverse needs. Our full‑time employee benefits include flexible time off, paid parental leave, comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance, and a 401(k) with company matching. We are committed to fostering a work environment that promotes both personal and professional well‑being.

Our Typical Selection Process

Our selection process typically includes an online application, a short phone interview, a hiring manager interview, a candidate exercise, and a final interview.

Equal Employment Opportunity

K12 Coalition is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

If you need assistance or accommodation during the interview process due to a disability, please email us at [e-mail]. This information will be treated as confidential and used only for the purpose of determining an appropriate accommodation for the interview process.

Protecting Your Job Search

• Official communication: All recruitment‑related communication will come from an @k12coalition.com email address. We do not use messaging platforms for recruiting.
• Application process: We do not send unsolicited job offers. All open positions are listed on our official Careers Page, and any offer follows a formal interview process.
• No upfront payments: We will never ask candidates to pay fees of any kind during the hiring process, including for training materials, background checks, or equipment.

If you receive any communication that does not align with the above, please report it to [e-mail].