Curriculum Instructional Specialist (HS ELA)

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools is seeking a Curriculum Instructional Specialist to support the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of district-wide curriculum aligned to state standards. The role works under moderate supervision, creating professional learning content and materials.

You will collaborate with educators, monitor state requirements, and provide training on instructional strategies, assessment techniques, and curriculum resources.

Qualifications

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to all state, federal, and local laws, policies, and procedures
• Collaborate with subject matter experts and educators to develop comprehensive curriculum materials for various academic subjects and grade levels
• Conduct research to identify best practices, emerging trends, and innovative approaches to curriculum development
• Design curriculum frameworks, scope and sequence documents, lesson plans, assessments, and instructional resources that align with educational standards and learning objectives
• Apply principles of instructional design to create engaging and interactive learning experiences
• Incorporate multimedia, technology-enhanced learning tools, and other resources to support various learning styles and preferences
• Develop instructional strategies, activities, and assessments that promote active learning, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills
• Implement training and support systems with educators on curriculum implementation, instructional strategies, and assessment techniques
• Facilitate workshops, seminars, and professional learning communities to enhance educators' pedagogical skills and content knowledge
• Collaborate with school leaders to identify professional development needs and tailor training programs accordingly
• Collaborate with other district stakeholders to develop cohesive professional learning content aligned to the district strategic plan
• Collect and analyze data on curriculum effectiveness, student learning outcomes, and teacher feedback
• Use assessment data to identify areas for improvement and revise curriculum materials
• Stay informed about changes in educational standards, curriculum frameworks, and assessment practices, and update curriculum documents accordingly
• Collaborate with teachers, administrators, parents, and community members to gather input and feedback on curriculum initiatives
• Build positive relationships with stakeholders and foster a collaborative culture focused on continuous improvement
• Communicate effectively with audiences to articulate the rationale, goals, and benefits of curriculum changes and instructional practices
• Facilitate professional development and attend other related meetings as needed/required
• Participate in professional development workshops and leadership training
• Create a collaborative environment with positive communication
• Perform related work as assigned or required

Job description

General Definition of Work

The curriculum instructional specialist, under moderate supervision, performs instructional programs support work with limited decision-making designing, implementing, and continuously improving educational curriculum content while aligning to state standards. This position will monitor state requirements and support the instructional specialists by creating professional learning content and materials. Employee performs school based and district level work to carry out Board of Education policies and procedures as an expert curriculum instructional specialist under the direction of the assigned Director or Executive Director.

General Definition of Work

The curriculum instructional specialist, under moderate supervision, performs instructional programs support work with limited decision-making designing, implementing, and continuously improving educational curriculum content while aligning to state standards. This position will monitor state requirements and support the instructional specialists by creating professional learning content and materials. Employee performs school based and district level work to carry out Board of Education policies and procedures as an expert curriculum instructional specialist under the direction of the assigned Director or Executive Director.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Salary/Status

Certified Schedule + Instructional Specialist Supplement/Full-time

Reports To

Assigned Director or Executive Director

Place of Work

The normal place of work is on the premises used by Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools. Charlotte- Mecklenburg Schools reserves the right to require you to work at such other place(s) as it may reasonably require from time to time.

Essential Functions

• Adhere to all state, federal, and local laws, policies, and procedures
• Collaborate with subject matter experts and educators to develop comprehensive curriculum materials for various academic subjects and grade levels
• Conduct research to identify best practices, emerging trends, and innovative approaches to curriculum development
• Design curriculum frameworks, scope and sequence documents, lesson plans, assessments, and instructional resources that align with educational standards and learning objectives
• Apply principles of instructional design to create engaging and interactive learning experiences
• Incorporate multimedia, technology-enhanced learning tools, and other resources to support various learning styles and preferences
• Develop instructional strategies, activities, and assessments that promote active learning, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills
• Implement training and support systems with educators on curriculum implementation, instructional strategies, and assessment techniques
• Facilitate workshops, seminars, and professional learning communities to enhance educators' pedagogical skills and content knowledge
• Collaborate with school leaders to identify professional development needs and tailor training programs accordingly
• Collaborate with other district stakeholders to develop cohesive professional learning content aligned to the district strategic plan
• Collect and analyze data on curriculum effectiveness, student learning outcomes, and teacher feedback
• Use assessment data to identify areas for improvement and revise curriculum materials
• Stay informed about changes in educational standards, curriculum frameworks, and assessment practices, and update curriculum documents accordingly
• Collaborate with teachers, administrators, parents, and community members to gather input and feedback on curriculum initiatives
• Build positive relationships with stakeholders and foster a collaborative culture focused on continuous improvement
• Communicate effectively with audiences to articulate the rationale, goals, and benefits of curriculum changes and instructional practices
• Facilitate professional development and attend other related meetings as needed/required
• Participate in professional development workshops and leadership training
• Create a collaborative environment with positive communication
• Perform related work as assigned or required