Curriculum Specialist

Charlotte, North Carolina, United States

Who We Are

Charter Schools USA (CSUSA) is one of the largest and highest performing education management companies in the United States, proudly serving over 82,000 students in over 150 schools in four states. Founded by Jonathan Hage in 1997, CSUSA's mission is a Relentless Commitment to Student Greatness in School and in Life™. CSUSA provides an academically rigorous education to students equipping them with real world readiness, prepared for college or career after graduation.

With an unwavering dedication to the success of students from every background, CSUSA is closing the gaps in achievement and opportunity, keeping our promise of Strong Minds, Good Hearts™.

Job Purpose

To join a team of people with the mission:
Relentless Commitment to Student Greatness in School and in Life ™. If you love inspiring and motivating young learners and want to put students first in education, CSUSA is the right place for you. We deliver on our promise of Strong Minds, Good Hearts™ through an education model that gives every student the opportunity for success. As a Curriculum Specialist, you will enhance the effectiveness of state team support to schools, the State Team Curriculum Specialist, under the direction of the assigned Director of Curriculum, will collaborate with school-based leadership and Curriculum Resource Teachers (CRTs) to strategically plan and deliver the school's instructional program.

In addition, the Curriculum Specialist will focus on growing the skillsets of the school-based CRTs in the areas of instructional coaching, modeling, and instructional best practices as well as collaborate with the school-based leadership team on developing the school's professional development priorities.

How You Will Impact Education

Instruction/Education Responsibilities

• Development of school-wide strategic plans
• Data analysis and action planning
• Coaching cycles and Professional Development plans
• Setting expectations for and facilitating instructional planning based on data.
• Providing feedback to CRTs on PD, PLCs, coaching, modeling, etc.
• School visits on a regular cadence to action plan and capacity build with CRTs and school-based leadership
• Assist in the planning and delivery of area and state meetings and trainings for school-based leaders and CRTs.
• Curriculum Development including oversight and development of curriculum maps and scope and sequence.
• Assist in the development and revision of specific common assessments and test items as directed.
• Create and deliver professional development as directed.
• Coordinate and participate in QUEST 2.0 Observation Visits
• Collaborate across departments to meet the needs of schools.
• Engage in professional learning communities across geographic areas to share best practices.
• Provide support to CSUSA special programs and initiatives as requested.

Required Qualifications and Skills

• Demonstrates enthusiasm and commitment toward the job and the mission of the company; supports the company's values in the strategic areas of academic excellence, operational performance, superior culture, and financial health and growth, as outlined in the Employee Handbook.
• Works and interacts with staff and relates to individuals at all levels of the organization; relates to individuals at all levels. As unique situations present themselves, the incumbent must be sensitive to corporate needs, employee goodwill, and the public image.
• Demonstrated ability to lead people and get results through others.
• High level of interpersonal skills to handle sensitive and confidential situations. Position continually requires demonstrated poise, tact and diplomacy.
• Ability to organize and manage multiple priorities while maintaining flexibility.
• Computer…