Exempt or Certified - Curriculum Systems Specialist

Position: 2.2026 - Exempt or Certified - Curriculum Systems Specialist
Days per year: 205

Schedule will follow the school calendar.

Benefits:
Please reach out to Human Resources for additional information

* Retirement

* BCBS Health and Dental

* Vision

* Voluntary Life, Flex, Accident, Criticall Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Legal, Identity Protection, Short Term Disability, Permanent Life with LTD

REPORTS TO:

PK-5 and 6-12 Directors

FLSA:
Classified Exempt or Certified

EMPLOYMENT TERMS AND SALARY:
Salary and benefits will be in alignment with the certified staff salary schedule or comparable benefits determined by the superintendent.

QUALIFICATIONS:

* Four-year college diploma or university degree in the field of education, with experience working with school information systems.

* Excellent oral and written communication skills.

* Excellent problem-solving, listening, and interpersonal skills.

* Possesses a valid Nebraska Driver's license and has means of transportation.

* Teaching certificate preferred but not required.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

(Include, but are not limited to)

The Curriculum Systems Specialist role is to develop, deliver, and support the use of SIS, Canvas, AI, and Curriculum Systems to enhance the quality of instruction, improve student engagement, and facilitate effective learning experiences. Serves as a trainer, consultant, and resource for KPS.

* Coordinate with the department and district to assess training needs to support the implementation of various curricular and educational platforms.

* Develop and maintain a working knowledge of the platforms and technologies that are critical to the implementation of curriculum, instruction, and assessment throughout the district.

* Provide one-on-one and group training on using various educational technologies, such as learning management systems (LMS), SIS, and Curriculum Systems.

* Develop and deliver workshops, seminars, and professional development sessions.

* Be responsive to the needs of district leaders in supporting their needs.

* Share research with staff via workshops, presentations, meetings, writings, brochures, websites, blogs, etc.

* Identify gaps in professional development opportunities and develop solutions to fill them.

* Create and communicate training schedules in consultation with district decision makers.

* Present instructor-led training sessions

* Develop and deploy training feedback mechanisms.

* Create and maintain training materials, including self-help documents, tutorials, and videos.

* Performs other duties as requested by District Directors.

Working Conditions:

Air-conditioned building; all weather conditions. Hazards:
Steps and stairs; heaving materials to carry and move, frequently unaided.

At Will Employment:
Employment with the Kearney Public School district is not for any period of time, and employment may be terminated at any time at the convenience of the terminating party, with or without cause, and with or without notice. Employment with the school district is not governed by any express or implied contract of employment.

It is the policy of the Kearney Public Schools not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, age, veteran status, marital status, disability, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition, genetic information, or other protected conditions, in its educational programs, activities, or employment policies. Persons requiring accommodations to apply and/or be considered for positions are asked to make their request to the Director of Human Resources.

NOTICE OF NON-DISCRIMINATION

The Kearney Public School District hereby gives this statement of compliance and intends to comply with all state and federal laws prohibiting discrimination. This school district intends to take any necessary measures to assure compliance with such laws against any prohibited form of discrimination.

The Kearney Public School District does not discriminate on the basis of sex, disability, race (including skin color, hair texture and protective hairstyles), color, religion, veteran status, national or ethnic origin, age, marital status, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition, sexual orientation or gender identity, or other protected status in its programs and activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups.

The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies:

Title IX, Title II, Title VI & Section 504
- Melissa Herrmann, Director of human Resources

Kearney Public Schools

320 West 24th Street

Kearney, NE 68845