Curriculum Specialist - Health & PE

Florida Virtual School

3d•$57,000 - $106,590•Remote

About The Position

Our Mission is to equip students for success by developing and delivering highly effective digital learning through an intuitive online platform. FLVS does not discriminate in admission or access to, or treatment or employment in its programs and activities on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, marital status, disability, genetic information or any other reason prohibited by law. The Position: Position General Summary: The Curriculum Specialist is responsible for the overall planning, designing, and development of course content and assessments for a specific subject area(s). The Curriculum Specialist is responsible for curriculum innovation, design, and research, as well as ensuring the development and maintenance of the highest quality courses for FLVS and its clients/partners. The Curriculum Specialist assists in reviewing externally produced content and resources, sometimes working with vendors to produce FLVS content. The Curriculum Specialist maintains regular contact with the FDOE, as well as other relevant agencies, regarding standards and pertinent legislation, disseminating information regarding relevant policy changes.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree; or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience
Valid Florida Professional Teaching Certificate in assigned subject area
Three years’ curriculum design, development, and implementation experience; or equivalent combination relevant experience
Knowledge of subject matter, pedagogy, and curriculum design
Knowledge of copyright standards
Ability to meet deadlines and prioritize diverse tasks
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Strong interpersonal, leadership, and motivational skills
COMMUNICATION SKILLS Clearly and effectively conveys and/or presents information verbally; summarizes what was heard to mitigate miscommunication; Shares ideas and perspectives and encourages others to do the same; Informs others involved in a project of new developments; Disseminates information to other employees, as appropriate; Effectively uses multiple channels to communicate important messages; Keeps supervisor well informed about progress and/or problems in a timely manner; Writes in a clear, concise, organized and convincing way for a variety of target audiences; The written message is consistently error-free; The written message has the desired effect on the target audience
CUSTOMER FOCUS Prioritizes customers (internal and external) and their needs as primary and is dedicated to meeting their expectations; Develops and maintains customer relationships; builds credibility and trust; Quickly and effectively solves customer problems; Provides prompt, attentive service in a cheerful manner; adapts to changing information, conditions or challenges with a positive attitude; Incorporates customer feedback into delivery of service to provide the best experience possible for the customer; Actively promotes our organization in the community by serving as an ambassador or volunteer
INTERPERSONAL SKILLS Relates well with others; Treats others with respect; Shares views in a tactful way; Demonstrates diplomacy by approaching others about sensitive issues in non-threatening ways; Considers and responds appropriately to the needs, feelings and capabilities of others; Fosters an environment conducive to open, transparent communication among all levels and positions; Takes the initiative to get to know internal and external customers
FUNCTIONAL /TECHNICAL EXPERTISE Has the skills, abilities, knowledge and experience to be successful in functional area of expertise; Dedicates time and energy to keeping abreast of the latest information related to area of expertise and technology; Picks up on technology quickly; Does well in technical courses and seminars; Produces high quality work in organized and timely fashion
PEER RELATIONSHIPS Finds common ground and solves problems for the good of all; Can represent his/her own interests and yet be fair to other groups; Solves problems with peers with minimal “noise”; Is seen as a team player and is cooperative; Easily gains trust and support peers; Encourages collaboration; Is candid with peers
CREATIVITY Comes up with a lot of new and unique ideas; Easily makes connections among previously unrelated notions; Tends to be seen as original and value-added in brainstorming sessions; Takes calculated risks; Is not afraid to try new things and potentially “fail fast”
SELF KNOWLEDGE Seeks feedback; Gains insight from mistakes; Is open to constructive criticism; isn’t defensive; Proactively seeks to understand his/her strengths and areas for growth; applies information to best serve organization; Recognizes how his/her behavior impacts others and incorporates insight into future interactions
PLANNING Accurately scopes out length and difficulty of tasks and projects; Sets objectives and goals; Breaks down work into the process steps; Develops schedules and task/people assignments; Anticipates and adjusts for problems and roadblocks; Measures performance against goals; Evaluates results
ORGANIZING Uses his/her time effectively and efficiently; Concentrates his/her efforts on the more important priorities; Can attend to a broader range of activities as a result of organizing time efficiently; Can marshal resources (people, funding, material, support) to get things done; Can orchestrate multiple activities at once to accomplish a goal; Arranges information and files in a useful manner
PROBLEM SOLVING Uses rigorous logic and methods to solve difficult problems with effective solutions; Probes all fruitful sources for answers; Can see hidden problems; Is excellent at honest analysis; Looks beyond the obvious and doesn’t stop at the first answers
DRIVE FOR RESULTS Can be counted on to exceed goals successfully; Very bottom-line oriented; Steadfastly pushes self and others for results; Is full of energy for the things he/she sees as challenging; Not fearful of acting with a minimum of planning; Consistently seizes opportunities; Consistently exceeds goals

Responsibilities

Responsible for owning the Curriculum Development Life Cycle as it relates to scoping, planning, designing, and developing course content and assessments
Initiate and finalize the planning of course content through researching, scoping, and sequencing of course content to ensure student success
Evaluate content, deconstruct standards, and analyze data to create assessment blueprints, assessment parent items and clones, to ensure the creation of high-quality formative and summative assessments
Collaborate with content writers and subject matter experts during the course development process through the reviewing, editing, and writing of lesson scripts and assessments, providing in depth assistance as needed
Collaborate with the design, development, and quality assurance teams to ensure high quality content that meets student and teacher needs
Facilitate teacher training and ongoing listening sessions to share the rationale and approach behind the curriculum
Lead a continuous improvement model of course development through active engagement with stakeholder groups
Develop content and assessments that meet state, national, and/or College Board standards
Research and collaborate with other Curriculum Development team members to seek out and design innovative content for students
Develop and maintain collaborative relationships with Flex, Full Time, Franchises, FlexPoint, and other stakeholders to ensure high quality curriculum content for students and teachers
Analyze and evaluate course content and data to make recommendations regarding revisions, redevelopments, and new courses
Continuously work to apply lessons learned, best practices, and innovative practices to improve the quality of the FLVS course catalog
Evaluate and review externally produced content and resources
Maintain professional membership(s) and disseminate appropriate information from national and state organizations, as well as from the FDOE
Research new and innovative curriculum practices
Document and maintain standard operating procedures for FLVS Curriculum Department
Collaborate with vendors to develop FLVS content
Stay current with curricular trends and standards changes by maintaining professional memberships, attending conferences, and maintaining regular communication with the FDOE
Meet professional obligations through efficient work habits such as: meeting deadlines, honoring schedules, coordinating resources and meetings in an effective and timely manner, while demonstrating respect for others
All work responsibilities are subject to having performance goals and/or targets established