Educational Specialist, STEAM and Computer Science Integration (Internal Candidates Only)

Fairfax County Public Schools; Virginia (IL); On-site; USD 96,000 - 167,000; Full time

Job summary

Fairfax County Public Schools seeks an experienced curriculum design leader to organize revision projects, develop and implement instructional programs, and improve materials for diverse student populations.

You will lead teams, collaborate across FCPS departments, monitor compliance, and oversee summer and staff development initiatives, with a focus on continuous improvement and alignment with division priorities.

Qualifications

• Master's degree required.
• Four (4) years of related teaching experience, some in supervisory/administrative roles.
• Postgraduate license with endorsements appropriate to assignment.
• Knowledge of FCPS curriculum and instructional goals and practices.
• Ability to manage curriculum development and provide instructional leadership.

Responsibilities

• Plans, implements, monitors, evaluates, assesses, and modifies curriculum and related programs.
• May lead teams, projects or programs.
• Oversees staff development and in-service training.
• Provides expertise in online courses and course adaptations for special education.
• Represents the curriculum and instruction office in teacher evaluation programs.

Education

Master's degree

Postgraduate educational license

Tools

Abacus training

Job description

Organizes curriculum revision projects and develops, disseminates, implements, evaluates, and continuously improves instructional programs, curriculum, assessments, and instructional materials for general or special student populations; serves as a resource for regional, school, and departmental staff and may lead specialized instructional design initiatives supporting division priorities.

Qualifications

Required

• Master's degree.
• Four (4) years of experience teaching in a related specialty, some of which may have been in a supervisory or administrative role.
• Advanced degree(s) beyond the minimum degree requirement in a relevant field may be considered for some experience.
• Postgraduate educational license with endorsement(s) designated as appropriate to the assignment.
• Knowledge of FCPS curriculum, instructional goals, procedures, and practices in field of specialization.
• Knowledge of growth and development and learning theory in specialty.
• Knowledge of instructional design principles and vertically aligned curriculum development.
• Skill in assessment and evaluation of students with special needs or in special programs.
• Skill in designing instructional resources, assessments, and implementation supports.
• Skill in teaching adult learners.
• Ability to manage curriculum development, in-service training, and related activities and provide a high level of instructional leadership for teachers and administrators.
• Excellent human relations skills and ability to establish and maintain a successful cooperative working relationship with appropriate school communities, and school-based and central office staff.
• Ability to manage complex instructional initiatives involving multiple stakeholders and project timelines.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.

Preferred

• Endorsement in administration and supervision PreK-12.

Major Duties/Essential Functions

• Plans, implements, monitors, evaluates, assesses, and modifies curriculum, instructional, and related programs in the field of specialization, including the design and development of instructional units, assessments, instructional resources, and vertically aligned curriculum.
• May act as the lead in team, project, or program activities.
• Reviews and selects texts and supplemental materials.
• Designs or modifies teacher guides and activity materials and encourages the integration of the components.
• Serves as a resource for teachers providing assistance, demonstrations and/or model lessons.
• Monitors programs to ensure compliance with federal and state legislation and Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) directives.
• Reviews and interprets current research with respect to curriculum and instruction methodologies.
• Provides detailed program support to regions, schools, departments, and their senior management teams.
• Collaborates with all FCPS departments and offices as required or requested.
• Participates in the selection and placement of staff for regular, after-school, and summer school positions.
• Oversees all facets of summer school curriculum and instruction.
• Plans, designs, coordinates, facilitates, evaluates, and modifies staff development and in-service training programs for faculty, administrators, and departmental personnel, including implementation support, instructional coaching, and professional learning related to newly developed curriculum and instructional programs.
• Provides expertise with respect to the development of online courses, Abacus training, and course adaptations for special education students.
• Represents the curriculum and instruction office in the teacher performance evaluation program as an observer and/or intervention team member.
• Participates in ad hoc projects; develops and oversees budget related to area of specialty.
• Participates in the selection and purchase of specialized equipment and may have responsibility for the custody, maintenance, and distribution of special equipment, instruments, etc.
• Assists with the assessment and placement of students to determine the eligibility of certain special programs or services and may supervise students at non-school work sites or direct the work of contractors and consultants working with students.
• Oversees the operations of a special purpose center for students, teachers, families, or other special populations.
• Leads specialized instructional design and curriculum development initiatives by developing, piloting, evaluating, refining, and documenting instructional programs; analyzes implementation and assessment data to support continuous improvement; collaborates with internal and external partners; and manages project deliverables associated with assigned initiatives.
• Performs related duties as required or assigned.

Work Environment/Physical Requirements

This job operates in a professional office environment and has a noise level of mostly low to moderate. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets, and fax machines.

Per the FCFPSA collective bargaining agreement, telework may be approved in limited circumstances as defined by Regulation 4417.

Salary Range

$96,117 - $166,830

Salary Grade

Unified Scale-Schedule B/Grade 007-FCFPSA

Job Type

Central Administrator/Manager

School Year

2026-2027

Contract Length

260-Day Contract

Status

Open until filled: Yes

Re-Advise Position

No