K-16 Curriculum and Instructional Specialist

Research Foundation of The City University of New York•New York, NY

1d•$105,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The City University of New York’s Office of K16 Initiatives advances systemic change by building innovative partnerships that promote educational equity. Our mission is to empower young New Yorkers to envision, prepare for, and achieve successful futures by dismantling structural barriers and expanding access to college and career pathways. Serving more than 100,000 students annually, K16 Initiatives operates at the intersection of the nation’s largest public university system (CUNY) and its largest public school system (NYC Public Schools). This unique partnership creates a powerful platform for impact across the K16 continuum. The Teaching & Learning Team designs and delivers high-impact educational experiences across K16 programs, with particular emphasis on dual enrollment initiatives, including CUNY Early College High Schools and College Now. Reporting to the Senior Director of Teaching & Learning, the Curriculum and Instructional Specialist supports the development and implementation of professional learning experiences, instructional resources, and coaching aligned with K16’s mission to advance college readiness and student success. Current initiatives include: The K16 Pedagogy Fellowship for dual enrollment faculty The Deeper Learning Initiative, which supports project-based learning in CUNY Early College High Schools Debating U.S. History, an inquiry-based curriculum and professional learning program for high school U.S. History teachers The Curriculum and Instructional Specialist will join a four-person team to design, manage, and implement professional learning, instructional resources, and coaching that strengthen engagement, rigor, and equitable access. This work prepares students to succeed in college-level coursework and develop the skills, confidence, and preparation to thrive in higher education and careers.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree and at least six (6) years of relevant professional experience.
Classroom teaching experience at the secondary and/or postsecondary level.
Demonstrated expertise in the design and facilitation of professional learning and instructional coaching that supports pedagogical innovation and effectiveness.
Proven experience in curriculum design, particularly in project-based learning, authentic learning, and Universal Design for Learning (UDL).
Excellent written and verbal communication, collaboration, and facilitation skills.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in education or a related field.
Familiarity with NYC public education systems (secondary and/or postsecondary).
Understanding of dual enrollment and college access, including instructional expectations, student supports, and cross-sector collaboration between high school and college settings.
Experience using learning management systems and instructional technologies.
Experience teaching across modalities (in-person, hybrid, and online).
Educators with backgrounds in STEM and the Social Sciences are strongly encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

Contribute to the design and continuous improvement of programs, including professional learning experiences, instructional strategies, and tools grounded in current pedagogical best practices and responsive to diverse learners.
Facilitate professional learning experiences for secondary and postsecondary instructors and administrators.
Provide coaching to participating instructors by building trust, observing instruction, analyzing data, and collaboratively setting and advancing instructional goals.
Engage in strategic planning and long-range visioning for K16 Teaching & Learning initiatives, aligning emerging trends and innovative practices with institutional priorities.
Monitor program outcomes and use data to inform ongoing refinement of programming and materials.
Ensure alignment with relevant educational standards, policies, and accreditation requirements.
Participate in unit-wide staff development and cross-team initiatives.
Perform other duties as assigned in support of related initiatives and special projects that advance K–16 teaching and learning priorities.