Curriculum Designer 1 RLA K-5 (Multiple Positions)

Houston Independent School District; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Houston ISD is seeking a Curriculum Designer 1 for RLA K-5 to design and develop TEKS-aligned curriculum, including daily lesson materials, assessments, and scaffolded supports for classroom success.

The role emphasizes high-quality, teacher-facing resources such as slide decks and DOLs, collaboration in PLCs, and ongoing refinement based on student data and teacher feedback. This position is based in Houston, TX.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in education or a related field.
• At least 3 years teaching or curriculum experience in elementary literacy.
• Experience aligning with TEKS and district instructional frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Designs and develops TEKS-aligned K-5 RLA curriculum and assessments.
• Creates differentiated literacy materials for diverse learners.
• Collaborates in PLCs and iterates curriculum based on data and feedback.

Skills

TEKS-aligned curriculum

Literacy curriculum design

Differentiated instruction

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Science of Reading

Structured literacy

Job description

Curriculum Designer 1 RLA K-5 (Multiple Positions)

Houston, TX, United States

Job Description

Designs and develops Houston ISD curriculum for Kindergarten through 5th grade Reading Language Arts, including Science of Reading-aligned instruction. Emphasizes creation of high-quality, teacher-facing instructional materials, including slide decks, Demonstrations of Learning (DOLs), literacy activities, and differentiated assignments aligned to daily learning objectives to support effective classroom implementation.

Responsibilities

1. Designs and develops high-quality, TEKS-aligned K-5 RLA curriculum within the district’s instructional framework, including daily lesson materials, assessments (e.g., daily, formative, and summative), and scaffolded supports.
2. Creates differentiated literacy materials to support diverse learners, including scaffolds for reading comprehension and written expression
3. Ensures alignment to TEKS and best practices in secondary literacy instruction
4. Collaborates in PLCs/brain trust sessions and iterates deliverables to refine curriculum, ensure clarity, and improve instructional effectiveness
5. Ensures curriculum is rigorous, coherent, and actionable for teachers, and continuously improves materials based on student data, teacher feedback, and implementation outcomes.
6. Participate in professional learning to internalize standards and strengthen literacy curriculum design practices materials based on student data, teacher feedback, and implementation outcomes.

Qualifications

Job Qualifications

EDUCATION

Bachelor's Degree

WORK EXPERIENCE

At least 3 years teaching or curriculum experience in elementary literacy

TYPE OF SKILL AND/OR REQUIRED LICENSING/CERTIFICATION

Software Oracle SAP Microsoft Office Other: Science of Reading, structured literacy, curriculum design Equipment Office equipment (e.g., computer, copier)

LEADERSHIP RESPONSIBILITIES

Level 1-No supervisory responsibilities. May provide occasional work guidance, technical advice, and training to staff.

BUDGET AUTHORITY

No budget development activity is required.

PROBLEM SOLVING

Decisions are made on both routine and non-routine matters with some latitude but are still subject to approval. Job is occasionally expected to recommend new solutions to problems and improve existing methods or generate new ideas.

IMPACT OF DECISIONS

Decisions have considerable impact to multiple divisions or the organization causing risks or improvements to relationships, significant efficiencies, or delays in operations, and/or significant financial gains or expenses. Errors are serious and difficult to discover, normally involve decisions not subject to detailed review and will result in excessive costs and/or significant project delays.

COMMUNICATION/INTERACTIONS

Collaborate and solve problems - work with others to resolve problems, clarify, or interpret complex information/policies, and provide initial screening/negotiations without approval authority. Interactions are typically with customers, senior level professional staff, and managers.

CUSTOMER RELATIONSHIPS

Anticipates customer needs, identifies, and champions opportunities for the development and implementation of new services and methods to meet or exceed customer needs. Establishes customer service standards and feedback mechanisms across departments.

WORKING/ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS

Work is normally performed in a typical interior work environment which does not subject the employee to any hazardous or unpleasant elements.

Job Info

• Job Identification
• 36005
• Posting Date
• 05/12/2026, 08:00 AM
• Locations
• 4400 W 18th St, Houston, TX, 77092, US
• Minimum Salary
• 90000
• Maximum Salary
• 110000
• Academic Year
• 2026-2027
• HISD Level
• Academics