Curriculum Specialist - Accelerated Prog

Polk County Public Schools

Bartow (FL)

On-site

USD 65,000 - 95,000

Full time

5 days ago

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Job summary

Polk County Public Schools in Bartow, FL seeks a Curriculum Specialist for Accelerated Programs to lead and support K-12 accelerated offerings including dual enrollment, AP, and IB. You will work with district and school-based staff to design, implement, and monitor programs, and coordinate materials, training, and stakeholder communications.

The role requires substantial leadership, strong communication, and a proven ability to analyze program performance and drive improvements across magnet

Qualifications

Master's degree required in STEM-related field, English language arts, mathematics, social studies, and/or science education, or education leadership.
Considerable experience in curriculum development and teacher training.
Minimum of five years' successful teaching experience at elementary and/or secondary level with STEM integration and technology in the classroom.
Certification in elementary and/or secondary core content area (ELA, mathematics, science, and/or social studies).
Demonstrated ability to manage and interpret data; strong leadership with adult learners; excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

Collaborates with Senior Directors, Curriculum Specialists, and coaches to support development, implementation, and monitoring of accelerated/magnet programs.
Designs, delivers, and evaluates training and support for magnet schools and accelerated programs.
Provides leadership for communication, planning, organizing, and training to enhance teacher performance and student achievement.
Identifies strengths/ weaknesses and recommends programmatic revisions based on performance data.
Supervises and analyzes district K-12 accelerated/magnet programs through site visits and evaluations.
Assists in selecting dual enrollment and AP materials for accelerated programs.
Prepares and administers budget for teacher training, equipment, supplies, and bonuses for AP/IB.
Collaborates to plan and evaluate teacher professional learning opportunities.
Assists with recruitment of students into accelerated/magnet programs and with teacher recruitment and placement.
Communicates state statutes and DOE updates and interprets requirements to implement programs.
Represents the district at state meetings.
Plans and expands high-quality integrative STEM education initiatives.
Facilitates District Dual Enrollment Committee meetings and articulation agreements.

Skills

Curriculum design

Teacher training

STEM education

Data analysis

Leadership

Communication

Education

Master's degree in STEM/education

Job description

Curriculum Specialist - Accelerated Prog

Polk County Public Schools District Office, Bartow, FL, USA, 33830 - Bartow, Florida Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in Florida Department of Education

Job Details

Job ID: 5983232
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Nov 05, 2026 5:08 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Note:

This posting will close at 4pm on 11/10/2026.

This position will support SchooLinks through the creation of engaging, high-quality content for students and families. This position will also provide school- and district-based support through coaching, communication, training, and demonstrations. Candidate must be skilled in working with multiple stakeholder groups and possess excellent written and oral communication skills. Please contact Ann Everett at ann.everett@polk-fl.net if you require additional information.

Position Title

Curriculum Specialist, Accelerated Prog

Custom Job Purpose

This position exists to focus on student learning by providing support and assistance to teachers and | school-based administration for accelerated programs. Provides extensive, responsible leadership for accelerated programs, including dual enrollment, advanced placement, International Baccalaureate, and ACCEL programs for K-12 students, facilitating procurement of instructional materials and course requests, liaison for school district with College Board and local universities and colleges, and analysis of program and school performance onassessments/exams.

Essential Functions of this Job

Collaborates with Senior Directors, Curriculum Specialists, district and school-based coaches, school-based administrators and teachers to support the development, implementation, and monitoring of accelerated and/or magnet programs.
Assists in the design, development, implementation, and delivery of training and support to magnet schools and/or schools that offer accelerated programs.
Provides leadership for communicating, planning, organizing, and training schools to enhance teacher performance and increase student achievement in accelerated and/or magnet programs.
Responsible for identifying areas of program strengths and weaknesses and recommending programmatic revisions based on teacher and student performance.
Supervises, coordinates, analyzes, and monitors the district K-12 accelerated programs and/or magnet programs and |the overall function of the program through ongoing site visits as part of regular evaluation of accelerated programs.
Assists in the selection of dual enrollment and advanced placement materials for accelerated programs.
Prepares and administers budget for teacher training, equipment purchases, supplies, and teacher bonuses for advanced placement and International Baccalaureate.
Collaborates with the K-12 Content Specialists to plan, deliver, and evaluate teacher professional learning opportunities.
Assists with the identification and recruitment of students into K-12 accelerated programs and/or magnet programs.
Assists with teacher recruitment and placement in schools.
Responsible for communicating state statutes, Department of Education (DOE) updates, district procedures, and test report analysis, including interpreting and monitoring federal, state, and local requirements to successfully implement accelerated programs.
Represents the district at appropriate state meetings.
Plans, coordinates, and expands efforts that support high quality integrative STEM education for all levels.
Facilitates District Dual Enrollment Committee meetings and development of articulation agreements.

Non-Essential Functions of this Job

Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Master's degree in STEM-related field, English language arts, mathematics, social studies, and/ |or science education, |or education leadership required.
Considerable experience in curriculum development and teacher training.
Minimum of five (5) years' successful teaching experience at the elementary and/or secondary level, specifically STEM integration into teaching and extensive experience using technology in the classroom required.
Certification in elementary and/or secondary core content area (ELA, mathematics, science, and/or social studies) * Demonstrate knowledge of STEM research, STEM instruction, and the ability to integrate STEM practices into content area instruction;
Demonstrate the ability to manage and interpret data;
Have successful experience in leadership skills and working with adult learners; and
Demonstrate strong communication, presentation, interpersonal and time management skills.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Considerable knowledge of the magnet, dual enrollment, advanced placement, and International Baccalaureate processes and requirements, including placement into accelerated courses, and required deliverables to outside agencies.
Effectively present and respond to questions from administrators, teachers, parents, and the community.
Knowledge of national, state, and district educational goals. Knowledge of research and best practices related to accelerated and magnet programs, including Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) integration.
Knowledge of program planning, curriculum development, and test report interpretation. Ability to analyze data.
Extensive interpersonal skills, ability to relate to others and facilitate groups, and to communicate effectively with teachers, school personnel, community agencies, and parents.
Manages time effectively. * Ã‚; Bilingual/biliterate preferred.

Work Context

Requires the use of alternative communication systems, such as electronic mail, telephones, and computers. Requires coordination of work tasks to establish priorities, set goals and meet deadlines. Requires face-to-face discussions and contact with individuals and/or teams. Requires work with both internal and external contacts, and with the public.

Physical Environment

Requires some sitting and standing, walking and moving about to coordinate work. Requires working indoors in environmentally controlled conditions. Requires sitting and moving about for the majority of the day, and Page 3 of 3 the ability to lift, carry, move and/or position objects frequently weighing up to 20 pounds and infrequently weighing more than 20 pounds. May requires travel to work locations and schools within the district.

Collective Bargaining Agreement

1 - Non-Union - F4 - 12-mo OSP-Exempt

Salary Grade

SG20.4

Pay Grade

N/A

FLSA Status

Exempt

Local Code

10215

EEO5

Approval Date