Associate Director, Curriculum (Literacy Intervention)

Kids for the Future; United States; Remote; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

K12 Coalition – Lavinia Group is seeking an Associate Director, Curriculum to lead literacy intervention curriculum development and champion research‑based instructional materials. You will guide writers, ensure alignment to standards, and partner with leaders to deliver high‑quality resources for educators and students across the U.S.

You will translate research into educator‑friendly materials, review content for accuracy, and apply EdReports criteria to ensure consistency, accessibility, and

Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant experience in curriculum development, literacy instruction, instructional design, or related area.
• Bachelor’s degree in Education, Curriculum & Instruction, Literacy, or related field; 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 unfinished learning or literacy skill gaps.
• Knowledge of foundational literacy skills, evidence‑based reading instruction, and the science of reading.
• Ability to translate standards and research into educator‑friendly curriculum and materials.
• Experience leading complex projects from concept to completion with multiple priorities.
• Strong writing, editing, and content review skills.
• Ability to provide clear, actionable feedback to writers.
• Experience with MTSS or differentiated instruction is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead development, review, and refinement of high-quality curriculum, focusing on literacy intervention.
• Apply literacy expertise to ensure materials address student needs and progress.
• Translate standards and research into engaging instructional materials.
• Review content for alignment, accuracy, accessibility, and quality.
• Use data, feedback, and insights to improve curriculum and materials.
• Apply EdReports criteria to curriculum development and quality reviews.
• Train, coach, and support curriculum writers on design principles and quality.
• Provide actionable feedback to writers to strengthen content quality.
• Lead projects from planning to completion with timelines and milestones.
• Coordinate writers across projects for effective workflows and timely execution.
• Collaborate with leadership to align curriculum with product and program priorities.
• Stay current on research, trends, and best practices in literacy instruction and intervention.
• Evaluate AI-enabled tools for content development while maintaining instructional quality.

Skills

Curriculum leadership

Literacy instruction

Project management

Content development

Education

Bachelor's degree in Education, Curriculum & Instruction, Literacy, or related field

Job description

• Base Pay $100,000.00 - $130,000.00 / Year
• Job Category Division: Lavinia Group, Employee Type: Full-Time
• Employee Type Full-Time Exempt
• Required Degree 4 Year Degree
• Manage Others Yes

Contact information

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

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 will combine deep literacy expertise with curriculum leadership to help ensure materials are research‑based, instructionally strong, and designed to address learning gaps, strengthen foundational literacy skills, and accelerate student progress.

The Associate Director, Curriculum reports to Director, Literacy Intervention

What You’ll Do

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.

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.

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

Our work is grounded in five Core Competencies that guide how we collaborate, support others, and move work forward: Accountability, Adaptability, Collaboration, Customer Service Orientation, and Initiative.

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.

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 recruitingteam@k12coalition . 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

K12 Coalition is committed to a transparent and secure recruitment process. Please keep the following in mind as you explore opportunities with us:

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.