Curriculum Specialist - Health and Physical Education

Overview

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

June 10, 2026

HCPS is committed to recruiting and retaining effective and diverse educators and staff to build a climate of student success and improve learning experiences for every child in every classroom.

CURRICULUM SPECIALIST FOR HEALTH AND PHYSICAL EDUCATION

Central Office

• Under the direction of the Supervisor of Physical Education, Health Education, and Interscholastic Athletics, supports the development and implementation of content-specific initiatives including the development of curriculum, assessment, and professional development.
• Curriculum Specialists provide direct support to Instructional Leadership Teams and instructional staff through the teacher appraisal process, professional development, and other related content initiatives.
• This is an 11-month Teacher Specialist position which requires 20 additional duty days beyond the identified 190 teacher calendar days.
• Curriculum Specialists are required to work one additional hour per day beyond the teacher schedule.
• Position is eligible for the Teacher Specialist stipend.
• Participates and provides input into the observation and evaluation of teachers as appropriate.
• Participates and leads the creation and presentation of curriculum, assessment, and other content-specific instructional materials.
• Partners with the Office of Professional Development and content supervisors in the creation, delivery, implementation, and evaluation of content-specific professional development for school administrators and teachers through systemic, job-embedded, and beyond-the-duty day professional development.
• Collaborates with Instructional Leadership Teams regarding content-specific initiatives at the school level.
• Collaborates with the Offices of Education Services and Student Support Services as appropriate.
• Works directly with students during classroom instruction as necessary.
• Implements and models effective instruction for teachers and students.
• Monitors student achievement through the collection and analysis of data.
• Applies knowledge and understanding of current issues and trends in Health and Physical Education.
• Collaborates with the Supervisor of Physical Education, Health Education, and Interscholastic Athletics to provide instructional support and professional development for Health and Physical Education teachers.
• Assists with the operations of the Office of Curriculum and Instruction in such areas as informational reports, program evaluation, and grant implementation for Physical Education and Health Education.
• Serves as the chairperson and is a member of the Family Life and Education Harford County Board of Education Citizens Advisory Committee and other committees as appropriate.
• Collaborates with the Office of Special Education to support related services in Adaptive Physical Education.
• Performs other work-related duties as assigned.

• This is an eleven-month position. Salary range based on the FY  HCEA Salary Schedule for Certificated Teacher Personnel. Starting Salary: $67,678– Maximum Earnings Potential $123,027.
• Full salary schedules can be found at the HCPS vacancies page (https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).).
• HCPS offers an expansive benefits package including medical, vision, dental, life insurance, retirement savings, pension, paid time off, and more.
• For a complete list of benefits, please visit the Employment Benefits section: https:// Resources/Default.aspx
• For more information on holidays and paid time off, please refer to the Holidays and Leave Provisions sections of the HCEA Negotiated Agreement: https://.aspx
• FLSA:
  Exempt

• Master’s degree from an accredited college or university.
• Must hold or be eligible for a Maryland Advanced Professional Certificate or Advanced Professional License with an endorsement in Health and/or Physical Education.
• Minimum of five years of successful teaching experience.
• Hold or be eligible for certification as Administrator I, preferred.
• Experience and/or coursework in curriculum development and supervision; prior…