Curriculum & Instruction Specialist, Grades 3-5

Position Details

• Reporting Manager
  :
  Director, Curriculum & Instruction
• Status
  :
  Salary, Exempt
• Type
  :
  Regular, Full-Time (12-Month)
• Program
  :
  Stellar Virtual

The Curriculum Specialist, Grades 3-5 will serve as a vital resource for our teachers, driving improved student outcomes through expert content knowledge, effective instructional strategies, and data-driven decision-making. This role requires a dynamic individual who is passionate about education, adept at analyzing data, and committed to fostering a culture of continuous improvement. The Curriculum & Instruction Specialist, Grades 3-5 will be a leader in content development, professional learning, and instructional support.

This position will support educators across all states within Stellar Virtual, ensuring consistent and high-quality content delivery and instructional guidance, while adapting to the unique needs of each campus.

• Teacher Learning Opportunities
  • Host and facilitate regular PLCs focused on deepening teacher content knowledge, exploring effective content teaching strategies, and analyzing student content outcomes.
  • Design and deliver targeted learning opportunities for teachers based on data analysis and identified needs.
• Instructional Strategies
  • Collaborate with educators to implement effective, evidence-based instructional strategies that align with curriculum goals and improve student outcomes.
  • Provide ongoing coaching and professional development to teachers on the use of best instructional practices, tailored to meet diverse student needs.
  • Analyze student performance data to inform instructional decisions and continuously refine teaching strategies for optimal learning impact.
• Data-Driven Decision Making
  • Make informed, data-driven decisions regarding content modifications, resource development, and professional learning opportunities.
• Content Development and Modification
  • Responsible for the development, maintenance, and oversight of master course content for each state.
  • Create content modifications or additional resources to support diverse learners, based on data and student needs.
  • Oversee the development of new courses, either by creating content directly or managing teacher-led content creation.
  • Provide guidance and support to teachers on implementing content accommodations and modifications for students with diverse learning needs.
• Instructional Observation and Feedback
  • Conduct informal live instruction observations, focusing on teaching strategies, content delivery, and lesson planning quality.
  • Provide constructive feedback to teachers to enhance their instructional effectiveness.
• Content Perspective Hiring Support
  • Support the hiring process by reviewing Jobma interviews and providing content-specific feedback to hiring committees.
• Communication
  • Establish and maintain clear communication channels with leadership and teachers, ensuring timely and effective information sharing.
• You will play a key role in our collective success by proactively pivoting to support emerging business needs and strategic priorities directed by your manager.

• A minimum of 3 years of relevant work experience in a virtual education environment, and at least 2 years of experience in a traditional classroom setting.
• Experience providing ongoing support and guidance to teachers to enhance their content knowledge and instructional practices.
• Demonstrate a deep understanding of subject matter content and the platforms used for content delivery
• Experience utilizing data to inform decisions about content, instruction, and professional development.
• Proven experience working independently with minimal supervision, including the ability to manage a digital task list and maintain a stable remote (home-office) infrastructure.
• Minimum of 1–2 years of experience using the Google Workspace suite (Docs, Sheets, Slides, Drive) in a professional or academic setting.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate complex ideas via written channels (Email, Google Chat, and Document Comments) with high clarity and low ambiguity.
• Access to a private, secure, high-speed internet connection with a minimum of 25 Mbps download and 10 Mbps upload speeds.

• A bachelor's degree in Education, Business, or a related field.
• A master's degree in Curriculum and Instruction or Instructional Technology is preferred but not required.
• A valid teaching certificate in the state of residence.

• Competitive vacation and paid time off plans
• Comprehensive medical (HMO, HDHP, and PPO), dental, and vision plans with varying coverage for employees and their families, with options available in all states, including a high-deductible health plan (HDHP) option.
• 401(k) retirement plan (pre- and post-tax options) with matching contribution up to 3% after one year of employment
• Additional supplemental disability, life, critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident, legal aid, and  protection plans
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) or…