Curriculum and Instruction Specialist: Secondary Design, CTE

Uplift's mission is to create and sustain public schools of excellence that empower each student to reach their highest potential in college and the global marketplace and that inspire in students a life-long love of learning, achievement, and service in order to positively change their world.

Uplift's mission is to create and sustain public schools of excellence that empower each student to reach their highest potential in college and the global marketplace and that inspire in students a life-long love of learning, achievement, and service in order to positively change their world.

The Curriculum and Instruction Specialist (CIS) leads the development, evaluation, and continuous improvement of CTE curriculum, instructional resources, assessments, and implementation supports aligned to Uplift's Scope and Sequence, Programs of Study, Industry-Based Certifications, industry standards, and IB Program Standards and Practices. CIS applies specialized curriculum and instructional expertise to evaluate program implementation, analyze student and program outcomes, identify instructional needs, and recommend strategies to strengthen curriculum quality, instructional effectiveness, and student achievement.

The CIS partners with campus and network leaders to provide professional learning, coaching, and strategic guidance supporting consistent and effective implementation of CTE programming.

• Develop, revise, evaluate and guide implementation of CTE programs, through:
  • unit plans and instructional resources aligned to Programs of Study
  • Industry-Based Certifications (IBCs)
  • IB Program Standards and Practices.
• Collaborate with campus leaders, teachers, and curriculum teams to ensure curriculum is vertically aligned, rigorous, and responsive to workforce and postsecondary expectations.
• Monitor curriculum implementation through classroom observations, instructional walkthroughs, and coaching cycles, providing actionable feedback to school leaders and teachers.
• Gather and incorporate feedback from educators and stakeholders to continuously improve curriculum quality and effectiveness.
• Provide content-specific professional development, coaching, and technical assistance to campus leaders and teachers to strengthen instructional planning, curriculum implementation, and assessment practices.
• Support campus leaders, teacher leads, and IB coordinators in designing and facilitating professional learning aligned to CTE pathways, instructional excellence, and student achievement.
• Promote research-based instructional practices that support student engagement, achievement, and certification attainment.
• Analyze qualitative and quantitative student performance data, including assessment, pathway, and certification outcomes, to identify trends and opportunities for improvement.
• Partner with campus leaders to develop targeted supports for teachers and students based on data findings.
• Monitor student progress toward pathway completion, Industry-Based Certification attainment, and CCMR indicators.
• Identify implementation challenges and recommend strategies to improve instructional effectiveness and student outcomes.
• Support the implementation of district-approved Career Pathways and Programs of Study across identified secondary schools.
• Coordinate with campus staff to ensure alignment between coursework, work-based learning experiences, and Industry-Based Certifications.
• Develop and maintain partnerships with industry and community organizations to enhance curriculum relevance, certification preparation, and work-based learning opportunities.
• Support Industry-Based Certification preparation, testing coordination, and attainment efforts.
• Collaborate with district departments and campus leaders to support implementation and monitoring of Teacher Incentive Allotment measures and assessments.
• Analyze and document teacher and student performance data related to TIA goals and provide findings to appropriate campus and network leaders. Maintain knowledge of Texas Education Agency guidance related to TIA implementation.
• Maintain accurate records related to pathway implementation, certification outcomes, and program performance.
• Support compliance with PEIMS, Perkins grant requirements, and applicable state and federal regulations.
• Communicate regularly with campus and district leaders regarding program implementation, progress, and support needs.

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