Curriculum and Instruction Specialist - District-Wide

K12 Curriculum And Instruction Specialist

Days/

Hours:

2 Days Per Week for the  School Year

Position Type:
Part-Time/Temporary

Position Location:

Curriculum and Instruction Office

Work schedule, compensation, and duration of the assignment will be established by the district. This is a temporary, part-time position intended to provide additional support to the Curriculum and Instruction Office and district staff.

Summary:

The K12 Curriculum and Instruction Specialist will support the Curriculum and Instruction Office in strengthening high-quality teaching and learning across the district. The specialist will provide ongoing, non-evaluative support to teachers, mentor new teachers, facilitate professional learning, and assist with the implementation of district curriculum, instructional practices, assessments, and continuous improvement initiatives. The successful candidate will be an experienced educational leader with a strong background in curriculum, instruction, professional development, and school improvement.

Reporting Relationships:
Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum and Instruction

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Mentor and support new teachers as they transition into the district.
• Provide ongoing, non-evaluative instructional support to K12 teachers.
• Assist teachers with implementing district curriculum and instructional initiatives.
• Provide professional development on research-based instructional practices, effective lesson design, assessment, and student-centered learning.
• Facilitate collaborative planning, professional learning communities, and other professional learning opportunities.
• Support teachers in reviewing student achievement data and using the results to inform instructional decisions.
• Assist with district wide curriculum review, development, alignment, and implementation.
• Develop instructional resources, guidance documents, and implementation tools for teachers and administrators.
• Conduct classroom observations for the purpose of providing instructional support and feedback, not formal evaluation.
• Support the implementation of district assessment systems and instructional improvement efforts.
• Collaborate with Instructional Coaches, teachers, building administrators, and members of the Curriculum and Instruction Office.
• Research and communicate current best practices related to curriculum, instruction, assessment, and professional learning.
• Assist the Curriculum and Instruction Office with special projects and district wide instructional initiatives.
• Perform other curriculum and instructional duties as assigned by the Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum and Instruction.

Required Qualifications:

• Valid or previously held Michigan teaching certificate.
• Master's degree in education, curriculum and instruction, educational leadership, or a related field.
• Previous experience as a teacher and school or district administrator.
• Demonstrated knowledge of K12 curriculum, instruction, assessment, and school improvement.
• Experience mentoring, coaching, or supporting teachers.
• Experience planning and facilitating professional development.
• Strong communication, collaboration, organization, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to develop positive and productive relationships with teachers and administrators.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and provide supportive, non-evaluative feedback.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous experience as a building-level or district-level administrator.
• Experience supporting curriculum and instruction across multiple grade levels.
• Knowledge of instructional coaching, new-teacher mentoring, professional learning communities, and data-informed instruction.
• Familiarity with Michigan academic standards, assessment requirements, and current educational initiatives.

Language

Skills:

• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
• Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community.
• Ability to write speeches and articles for publication that conform to prescribed style and format.
• Ability to effectively present…