Curriculum Manager - CTE Programming & Software Development (Immediate Opening)

IDEA Public Schools; Weslaco (TX); Remote; USD 81,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

IDEA Public Schools seeks a Curriculum Manager to lead the development and implementation of a comprehensive CTE curriculum. This role involves creating curriculum products, supporting teacher effectiveness, and analyzing student data. The position is primarily remote with some travel required. Candidates should have strong curriculum design skills and relevant teaching experience.

Benefits

Health Plans

Insurance

Parental Benefits

Flexible Spending

Vacation

Bonuses

Professional Development

403(b) Plan

Qualifications

• Minimum five years of relevant teaching experience.
• Educator certification required.
• Proficiency in educational technology.

Responsibilities

• Create and refine curriculum products aligned with student achievement goals.
• Develop teacher resources and student materials ensuring standards alignment.
• Analyze student achievement data and observe classrooms to provide feedback.

Skills

Curriculum Design

Organizational Skills

Communication Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s preferred

Tools

Microsoft 365

Job description

Curriculum Manager

Mission :

The mission of the Programming & Software Development Career and Technical Education (CTE) Curriculum Manager is to manage and support the successful implementation of the CTE curriculum at IDEA Public Schools. The Curriculum Manager will lead the development and implementation of a comprehensive, research-based, standards-aligned, and user-friendly curriculum. They will execute a curriculum implementation support system to drive teacher effectiveness and student success, including conducting site visits, providing feedback, designing professional development, and reporting on student progress.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

None

Location:

This is a full-time position based in Texas, with preferences for candidates in Austin, El Paso, Houston, Permian Basin (Midland/Odessa), Rio Grande Valley, San Antonio, and Tarrant County (Fort Worth), or those willing to relocate.

Travel Expectations:

While primarily remote, this role requires in-person meetings, campus visits, and travel up to 30% during peak times.

What You’ll Do – Accountabilities

Essential Duties:

1. Create and refine curriculum products aligned with student achievement goals.
2. Design and post curriculum materials according to deadlines.
3. Align instructional materials with standards and create scope and sequence.
4. Develop teacher resources and student materials ensuring standards alignment and academic rigor.
5. Design assessments and supporting documents, upload to testing platforms.
6. Develop tools and analyze assessment data to inform instruction.
7. Support, manage, and coach Course Leaders, including recruitment and professional development.
8. Lead professional development sessions and district-wide trainings.
9. Analyze student achievement data and observe classrooms to provide feedback.
10. Participate in team meetings and collaborate across teams.
11. Travel for site visits and workshops as needed.

Additional Duties:

As assigned.

Knowledge and Skills – Competencies

1. Curriculum Design: Proficiency in curriculum creation and development.
2. Knowledge of State Standards and Assessments.
3. Research Skills: Incorporating pedagogical research into curriculum design.
4. Organizational and Communication Skills.
5. Interpersonal Skills: Collaboration and respectful communication.

Required experience:

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s preferred.
• Strong content area expertise and relevant assessments knowledge.
• Educator certification required.
• Minimum five years of relevant teaching experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft 365 and educational technology.

Preferred experience:

• Proven student achievement results.
• Experience as a curriculum writer or developer.
• Experience designing assessments and professional development.
• Leadership experience managing teams or projects.

Physical Requirements:

• Sitting for extended periods.
• Lifting up to 20 pounds.
• Travel for meetings and observations.

What We Offer:

Salary range between $81,800 and $95,800, commensurate with experience, plus performance pay. Benefits include health plans, insurance, parental benefits, flexible spending, vacation, bonuses, professional development, and a 403(b) plan. More info at IDEA Benefits. Relocation stipends may be available.

Application process:

Apply online via Jobvite. Applications are reviewed continuously until filled. Early applications encouraged.

Learn more about IDEA

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