Healthcare Curriculum and Instruction Specialist

Healthcare Curriculum and Instruction Specialist

The Healthcare Curriculum & Instruction Specialist (CIS) is responsible for designing and developing high-quality, culturally relevant curriculum and instructional resources across grade levels that align with Uplift Education's Scope and Sequence, the IB Programme Standards and Practices, and healthcare industry standards. The CIS supports implementation through coaching, training, and collaboration with educators, instructional leaders, and healthcare partners to enhance scholar academic achievement and informed career decision‑making.

• Develop and maintain curriculum resources (unit plans, assessments, and instructional tools) aligned to IB standards, industry competencies, and Uplift's Scope and Sequence.
• Ensure vertical alignment and coherence across grade levels and content areas.
• Incorporate healthcare career exposure and real‑world learning experiences into the curriculum, including summer programming.
• Regularly update and monitor content within Schoology curriculum courses.
• Provide curriculum development support for healthcare pathway courses to ensure alignment with industry expectations and standards.

• Provide content‑specific professional development for teachers and school leaders through whole‑group sessions, small groups, and individualized coaching.
• Coach teachers on instructional best practices, lesson planning, IB‑aligned instruction, and career integration strategies.
• Lead and facilitate PLCs, instructional trainings, and planning meetings.
• Support campus leaders in designing and delivering PD aligned with the IB Programme Standards and instructional planning practices.

• Conduct classroom observations, walkthroughs, and school reviews to monitor curriculum implementation and instructional quality.
• Gather and incorporate feedback from campus leaders, teachers, and peers to strengthen curriculum and instructional supports.
• Collaborate with Road to College and Career (RTCC) team to ensure alignment between instruction, academic advising, and career guidance.

• Analyze scholar performance data (qualitative and quantitative) to guide curriculum adjustments, teacher development, and targeted interventions.
• Collaborate with the Data Team to track progress towards school and organizational goals, including TIA performance metrics for teachers and student subgroups.
• Work with the People Team to design and monitor TIA assessments and remain current on TEA guidance.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of career programming and analyze career outcomes through KPIs and other appropriate metrics.
• Manage projects on behalf of Uplift's Healthcare Programs Team from concept to implementation, including project scope, tracking, and people management.
• Collaborate with BSW and higher education partners to integrate healthcare experiences into instruction.
• Support development and execution of scholar engagement activities such as mentorship programs, workshops, and clinical observation and internship programs outlined by the Director of Healthcare Programs & Pathways.
• Partner with the Director of Healthcare Programs & Pathways to facilitate industry‑based certification assessments through National Health Career Association (NHA) testing platforms and Certiport.
• Integrate knowledge of industry trends and professional training to continuously improve program quality and coordinate corrections from faculty responsible for teaching specific units/sections.

• Bachelor's Degree in Anatomy and Physiology, Kinesiology, Life Science, or similar required; master’s degree preferred. Relevant work experience may be substituted for the degree preferences.

• Experience in curriculum development, instructional coaching, or education leadership.
• Experience in healthcare or healthcare education.
• Strong background in instructional best practices and student engagement strategies.

• People skills, adaptability,…