Curriculum Specialist - Accelerated Prog

Polk County Public Schools•Bartow, FL

About The Position

This position supports student learning by providing assistance to teachers and school-based administrators for accelerated programs. It provides leadership for K–12 accelerated and magnet programs, including dual enrollment, Advanced Placement, International Baccalaureate, and ACCEL programs. The role supports instructional material procurement and course requests, serves as a liaison with the College Board and local colleges and universities, and analyzes program and school performance on assessments and exams. It also supports SchooLinks by creating engaging, high-quality content for students and families, and provides school- and district-level coaching, communication, training, and demonstrations.

Requirements

Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in a STEM-related field, English language arts, mathematics, social studies, science education, or education leadership.
Considerable experience in curriculum development and teacher training.
At least five years of successful elementary and/or secondary teaching experience, specifically including STEM integration into teaching.
Extensive experience using technology in the classroom.
Certification in an elementary and/or secondary core content area: ELA, mathematics, science, and/or social studies.
Knowledge of STEM research and instruction, and ability to integrate STEM practices into content-area instruction.
Ability to manage, interpret, and analyze data.
Successful experience in leadership and working with adult learners.
Strong communication, presentation, interpersonal, and time-management skills.
Knowledge of magnet, dual enrollment, Advanced Placement, and International Baccalaureate processes and requirements, including accelerated-course placement and deliverables to outside agencies.
Ability to present information and respond to questions from administrators, teachers, parents, and the community.
Knowledge of national, state, and district educational goals; research and best practices for accelerated and magnet programs, including STEM integration; program planning; curriculum development; and test-report interpretation.
Ability to facilitate groups and communicate effectively with teachers, school personnel, community agencies, and parents.
Ability to coordinate work, establish priorities, set goals, and meet deadlines.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual/biliterate.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with senior directors, curriculum specialists, district and school-based coaches, administrators, and teachers to support the development, implementation, and monitoring of accelerated and magnet programs.
Design, develop, implement, and deliver training and support to magnet schools and schools offering accelerated programs.
Lead communication, planning, organization, and training to strengthen teacher performance and student achievement in accelerated and magnet programs.
Identify program strengths and weaknesses and recommend revisions based on teacher and student performance.
Coordinate, analyze, and monitor district K–12 accelerated and magnet programs, including conducting ongoing site visits for program evaluation.
Assist with selecting dual enrollment and Advanced Placement instructional materials.
Prepare and administer budgets for teacher training, equipment, supplies, and teacher bonuses for Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate.
Collaborate with K–12 content specialists to plan, deliver, and evaluate teacher professional learning.
Assist in identifying and recruiting students for accelerated and magnet programs, and in recruiting and placing teachers in schools.
Communicate state statutes, Department of Education updates, district procedures, and test-report analyses; interpret and monitor federal, state, and local requirements for accelerated programs.
Represent the district at appropriate state meetings.
Plan, coordinate, and expand efforts supporting high-quality integrative STEM education at all levels.
Facilitate District Dual Enrollment Committee meetings and develop articulation agreements.
Perform other duties as assigned.