CURRICULUM SPECIALIST

Arizona Department of Administration • Phoenix, AZ

2d

About The Position

The Arizona Department of Correction, Rehabilitation & Reentry (ADCRR) is
seeking a highly educated individual with the ability to serve as a Curriculum
Specialist responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining the
Pre-service Training Academy curriculum and in-service learning programs.
This role will also support operational readiness, compliance, and staff
development by conducting needs assessments, job-task analyses, and curriculum
reviews.

This opportunity is for you. Take your career to the next level within the
Department of Corrections!

Requirements

• Knowledge of: - Instructional design and adult-learning principles - Curriculum development standards - Job-task analysis - Evaluation methodologies - Accessibility requirements - E-learning authoring tools - LMS functions and common troubleshooting practices - Basic corrections operational context - Formative and summative assessment methods
• Skill in: - Developing and editing instructional content - Coordinating projects - Facilitating SMEs - Designing scenarios and assessments - Analyzing training data for improvements - Resolving basic online training and LMS issues - Using authoring, multimedia, and office software
• Ability to: - Translate policy and operational requirements into effective learning solutions - Assess and synthesize information from multiple sources - Communicate clearly and effectively - Manage multiple projects simultaneously - Apply accessibility and quality standards - Learn and navigate LMS features - Adapt to evolving training needs

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent work experience in a field related to instructional design such as Adult Education, Communication, Organizational Development, Human Resources or Training and Development
• Work experience in State Corrections or other areas of law enforcement is highly desirable

Responsibilities

• Designs, writes, edits, and produces accessible instructional materials
• Ensures alignment between learning objectives, activities, and assessments
• Develops SCORM/xAPI-complaint e-learning modules and maintains templates and reusable components
• Ensures accurate course configuration within the LMS
• Conducts structured needs assessments and job-task analyses
• Maps training content to required knowledge, skills, and abilities
• Implements multi-level evaluations (Levels 1-4) and provides analysis on training effectiveness
• Maintains the curriculum roadmap, version control, and policy-driven updates
• Coordinates with SMEs, training leadership, and operational stakeholders to ensure content remains aligned with agency priorities and emerging needs
• Develops prototypes and conducts pilot sessions using defined acceptance criteria
• Collects and analyzes pilot data, applies revisions, and ensures instructional quality, accuracy, and policy compliance
• Provides facilitator materials, train-the-trainer support, and instructional coaching
• Assists with Tier-1 troubleshooting for online learning
• Conducts compatibility checks, validates content, and completes basic LMS administration tasks such as enrollments, course updates, and reporting assistance
• Drives on State business
• Performs other duties appropriate to the assignment

Benefits

• Vacation and sick days with 10 paid holidays per year
• Paid Parental Leave-Up to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newly-placed foster/adopted child (pilot program).
• Robust and affordable insurance plan to include medical, dental, life, short-term and long-term disability options
• Exceptional retirement program
• Optional employee benefits such as deferred compensation plans, credit union membership, and a wellness program
• An incentivized commuter club and public transportation subsidy program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees