Languages Curriculum Specialist

Curriculum Specialist, World Languages Position Summary

Under the direction of the Executive Director for Teaching & Learning and in collaboration with other staff, the World Languages Curriculum Specialist is responsible for leading the design, planning, development, implementation, and monitoring of the world language curriculum and instruction for grades PK-12.

• Reports regularly to the Executive Director for Teaching & Learning and provides oral reports and written summaries regarding the status of curriculum and instruction within the district.
• Develops and maintains a strategic vision for the world languages programming.
• Exhibits comprehensive knowledge of PK‑12 world languages standards and instructional practices.
• Creates, develops, and supports the implementation of world languages curriculum documents and resources.
• Supports the onboarding and provides ongoing professional development of world languages educators.
• Conducts classroom visits to support and improve instructional practices to facilitate student learning and the use of world languages in academic and career-related situations.
• Collaborates across departments to support program alignment and initiatives.
• Assists the Administration in developing budgets for curriculum development and evaluation, curriculum resource purchases, and staff training.
• Oversees the procurement, distribution, selection, and implementation of instructional materials.
• Applies innovative thinking to explore and implement various educational models to expand world languages programming and assessments.
• Conducts program evaluation, supports reporting requirements, and maintains compliance with district and state expectations.
• Advocates and promotes world languages programming by coordinating with key stakeholder groups.
• Coordinates district‑wide world languages events and enrichment opportunities.
• Conducts curriculum meetings for the area as required.
• Coordinates the development of curriculum objectives for the area and monitors the implementation and evaluation of these objectives.
• Attends curriculum and other professional conferences.
• Promotes innovation within the curriculum area.

• Possess good computer skills.
• Work and interact effectively with others.
• Interpret instructions furnished in written or oral form.
• Promote cultural competence and understanding in others.
• Possess knowledge of world languages acquisition principles and culturally responsive instruction.
• Stay abreast of current research and best practices in world languages learning and proficiency development.
• Apply principles of logical thinking to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.

• Five years of teaching experience, preferably in world languages, or any equivalent combination of training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

• Bachelor’s Degree (required).
• Master’s Degree in education or a related field (preferred).
• Missouri Teaching Certification in a World Language (required).

• Ability to occasionally reach below knees, waist to knee, waist to chest, chest to shoulder, and above shoulder.
• Ability to occasionally pull, lift, carry, and push 15 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required for the job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus.
• The demands of an extended workday (coverage of district-sponsored activities and extra‑curricular activities, etc.).

• Work is routinely performed in a typical interior/office environment.
• Very limited or no exposure to physical risk.

The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.