Curriculum Designer 1, K-5 Science

Houston Independent School District • Houston, TX

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The primary focus of this role is developing Houston ISD NES (New Education System) curriculum, with a specific emphasis on writing teacher-facing curriculum in Science grades Kinder through 5th grade including slide decks with teacher guidance for implementation, Demonstration of Learning (DOL), student activities and differentiated assignments aligned to the learning objective provided for each day.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree
• At least 3 years working in the district/central office of a large urban school district
• Microsoft Office

Nice To Haves

• Applicants who do not meet these education qualifications may be considered if they have a unique combination of education and work experiences that indicate potential for success in this role.
• Applicants who do not meet these work experience qualifications may be considered if they have a unique combination of education and work experiences that indicate potential for success in this role.

Responsibilities

• Design and create curriculum for assigned content area(s) and grade level band(s), ensuring alignment with NES model and Houston ISD's educational objectives. This includes slides, student activities, assessments, and differentiated assignments.
• Evaluate curriculum through a sensitivity lens to ensure grade-level appropriateness and cultural relevance.
• Participate in collaborative brain trust sessions to gather insights, share expertise, and foster innovation in curriculum design and instructional strategies to ensure alignment, correctness, and clarity of each lesson document.
• Attend professional development sessions focused on internalizing state standards and alignment to NES model for assigned content area(s) and grade level band(s).
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees