Teaching and Learning Specialist

GC - MORTON ADMIN; Morton (PA); On-site; USD 87,000 - 106,000; Full time

Job summary

Delaware County Intermediate Unit in Morton, PA seeks a Teaching and Learning Specialist to develop and coordinate innovative curriculum, instruction, and professional development initiatives.

Responsibilities include researching and implementing new curricula, collaborating with staff, and managing time-bound projects with budgets and reports to state agencies. Master’s degree and teaching certification are required, with leadership experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in curriculum, instruction, or related area.
• Teaching Certificate required; supervisor/principal or reading specialist certifications preferred.
• 5+ years of teaching experience in curriculum, instruction, and professional development with leadership experience.
• Strong oral and written communication, organizational skills, and ability to collaborate.

Responsibilities

• Research, recommend, and implement curriculum and instructional improvements to meet district needs.
• Collaborate with internal and external staff to promote learning and innovation.
• Manage complex projects including budgeting, grant reports, and data-driven oversight.

Skills

Oral communication

Written communication

Leadership

Organizational skills

Diplomacy

Confidentiality

Education

Master's Degree in Curriculum/Instruction/Professional Development

Teaching Certificate

Tools

Management information systems

Job description

Teaching and Learning Specialist

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Job Details

Job ID: 5970093

Application Deadline: Nov 09, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Posted: Oct 23, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

PURPOSE OF POSITION:
The job of Teaching and Learning Specialist is done for the purpose/s of developing and
coordinating innovative curriculum, instruction and professional development initiatives.

1. Researches and recommends emerging, new and/or revised curriculum, instruction,
   assessment processes and materials. Facilitates design and implementation to meet DCIU
   customers’ needs and to enhance student learning.
2. Collaborates with internal and external staff for promoting the vision of professional
   learning and innovation within the DCIU and throughout Delaware County.
3. Independently manages complex and overlapping projects that are detail oriented and timebound, including budgeting, grant reports, and summaries due to DCIU and state agencies
   to provide data driven oversight to specific initiatives.
4. Initiates and supervises the development and implementation of innovative teaching and
   learning initiatives (e.g. STEM, technology integration, literacy, humanities, gifted
   education, strategic planning, MTSS, PDE initiatives, etc.) to support organizational goals.
5. Serves as a liaison and resource to provide exemplary professional development services to
   support teaching, learning and innovation (e.g. professional coaching, program audits,
   workshops)
6. Originates and executes partnerships and entrepreneurial activities (e.g. grants, services) to
   maximize additional revenue sources for the DCIU and Delaware County schools.
7. Represents the DCIU in working with external parties to magnify entrepreneurial endeavors,
   promote positive relations, and strengthen related educational services.
8. Attends meetings and seminars (e.g. (professional development sessions; conferences;
   local, county, state and national job-related meetings), etc.) to stay current with
   curriculum, instruction and professional development initiatives.
9. Facilitates or presents at meetings, conferences, and other organizational events to provide
   relevant information to stakeholders that may include district, county, regional or state level
   teachers and administrators.
10. Performs other duties as assigned to ensure the efficient and effective functioning of the
    work unit.

This may not be a complete itemization of all facets of this position.

KNOWLEDGE & SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

Education Required: Master’s Degree in job related area of Curriculum, Instruction, and Professional
Development (education, special education, English language development, curriculum and instruction,
reading specialist, core subject area).

Certification Required: Teaching Certificate (e.g. Literacy, humanities, math, science, technology); Supervisor/Principal or Reading Specialist certifications highly preferred.

Experience Required: 5+ years of teaching experience in specific areas of Curriculum,
Instruction, and Professional Development or requisite experience;
evidence of proven leadership experiences; and the ability to present content
and instructional techniques to colleagues. Experience in elementary education or early literacy highly preferred.

Other Qualifications: Oral and written communication skills, computer literacy regarding management information systems, strong organizational skills, must use tact and diplomacy, acts as leader and visionary. High-level decision-making skills; maintain the highest level of confidentiality at all times. Ability to relate to and function effectively with people of varying background and position. Ability to communicate effectively and possess a positive and professional attitude toward duties and responsibilities. Evidence of high personal esteem and integrity and the highest level of honesty, trust and business acumen. Strong technical and organizational skills.

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $96,145 Per Year

Job Requirements

• At least 5 year(s) of relevant experience preferred.
• Master degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required