Curriculum and Instruction Coordinator

Association of Charter School Education Services•Albuquerque, NM

19h•Onsite

About The Position

The Curriculum and Instruction Coordinator leads the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of instructional systems that enable teachers to deliver high-quality, competency-based instruction. This role ensures that all curriculum, instructional tools, and coaching practices directly support teachers in meeting their goals. The Coordinator works in close partnership with teachers and school leadership to ensure that curriculum is usable, aligned, and responsive to scholar needs. Through coaching, structured collaboration, and system development, the Coordinator ensures that teachers are equipped to provide rigorous, relationship-centered, and mastery-based instruction that leads to improved scholar outcomes. This role is responsible for creating a clear connection between curriculum design, instructional practice, teacher development, and scholar success.

Requirements

NM Level III Instructional Leader licensure with highly effective or above (or equivalent) evaluations for the past 3 years
Demonstrated experience in instructional leadership (e.g., coaching, PLC facilitation, or leading schoolwide initiatives)
Experience designing and implementing standards-aligned secondary curriculum
Strong ability to analyze instruction and provide clear, actionable feedback to adult learners
Ability to work effectively in a non-traditional, at-risk, or alternative school setting with a traumaresponsive approach
High level of proficiency with instructional technology and digital learning platforms
Proven ability to coach teachers in assessing and helping scholars address social/emotional as well as academic needs
Proven ability to respond to the needs of students with varying abilities and cultural backgrounds
Extensive knowledge of accommodation and modification best practices for working with students with disabilities to support IEP goals

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree in curriculum, instruction, or educational leadership
Demonstrated proficiency with Canvas LMS, including course design, module structure, and aligned assessments
Experience developing or applying curriculum quality standards or instructional rubrics
Bilingual English/Spanish

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain clear, practical curriculum structures that teachers use to plan and deliver instruction
Ensure all curriculum is aligned to standards, competencies, and assessment expectations outlined in the teacher role
Support teachers in designing and refining curriculum in Canvas, ensuring it is organized, accessible, and instructionally strong
Provide timely, actionable feedback on curriculum to improve rigor, alignment, and usability
Ensure curriculum supports differentiation, accommodations, and culturally responsive practices
Partner with external support (e.g., Canvas/Instructure) to strengthen systems that teachers rely on daily
Coach teachers in implementing high-quality instruction, including competency-based learning, differentiation, and performance-based assessment
Support teachers in translating evaluation feedback into concrete improvements in planning, instruction, and classroom practice
Align coaching and professional learning to the instructional expectations defined in the teacher role
Facilitate structured PLCs that result in strong instructional plans, shared curriculum, and improved teaching practice
Model effective instructional strategies and support teachers in applying them in the classroom
Monitor teacher progress and adjust coaching to ensure measurable improvement in practice
Ensure consistent and effective use of the school’s instructional technology ecosystem, with Canvas as the central platform
Align curriculum and instructional tools (IXL, Edmentum, Nearpod, etc.) to support student learning goals
Develop and maintain systems for organizing, accessing, and continuously improving curriculum across the school
Monitor implementation across classrooms and address inconsistencies to ensure all scholars have access to high-quality instruction
Establish systems that help teachers effectively use student data to inform instruction and meet growth targets
Analyze schoolwide data to identify instructional trends and prioritize coaching and curriculum improvements
Ensure teacher practices align with expectations for progress monitoring, grading, and reporting
Support teachers in using both academic and social-emotional data to meet student needs
Model and reinforce ABQCA’s Staff Culture Expectations in all interactions and systems
Facilitate collaboration that is focused, respectful, and grounded in student outcomes
Establish clear expectations for team productivity, follow-through, and quality of work
Address challenges in team dynamics directly and constructively, maintaining focus on shared goals
Hold self and others accountable to commitments, timelines, and professional standards
Collaborate with school leadership on instructional priorities, redesign efforts, and continuous improvement planning
Analyze student learning data to inform curriculum and instructional decisions
Support alignment between curriculum, instructional practices, and graduation readiness goals
Act as the school’s testing coordinator to facilitate the administration of all state-mandated testing
Other duties as assigned