Science Instructional Curriculum Specialist

University of Oklahoma • Norman, OK

63d • Hybrid

About The Position

The K20 GEAR UP the METRO Science Instructional Curriculum Specialist engages with the curriculum team in planning, organizing, communicating, and monitoring evidence-based services with project partners, ensuring alignment with specified project outcomes. The incumbent will oversee project management, participant management, and the development of high-quality resources supporting educators’ professional growth in student-centered instructional practices, which in turn promotes student academic readiness.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in education or a related field.
• 60 months of K12 education experience, including classroom experience.
• 24 months in developing instructional products.
• Ability to communicate verbally and in writing.
• Ability to multitask and meet deadlines in a timely manner.
• Ability to work with diverse groups in planning, developing, and evaluating products.
• Active listening skills.
• Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Slides, Drive).
• Knowledge of trends and developments in process innovation and project management.
• Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, OneDrive).
• Microsoft Teams.
• Project management practices.
• Scheduling & coordination.
• Skilled in facilitated grant-funded learning activities.
• Teamwork and collaboration skills.
• Zoom.

Nice To Haves

• A master’s degree in education or a related field is preferred.
• 60 months of K12 education experience, including secondary classroom experience.
• 36 months as a building leader, team leader, department chair, or curriculum coordinator.

Responsibilities

• Design, organize, and deliver professional learning opportunities for sponsored program participants.
• Facilitate engaging professional learning sessions, workshops, and seminars that address instructional learning goals.
• Provide one-on-one coaching and mentorship to stakeholders.
• Utilize instructional technology tools to support online and blended learning opportunities.
• Promote professional learning opportunities and encourage participation.
• Support the adaptation of evidence-based practices through literature review and synthesis.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to define research objectives and develop search strategies for literature reviews.
• Collect, organize, catalog, and evaluate the quality, relevance, and credibility of literature sources.
• Summarize key findings from literature reviews, identify themes, trends, and gaps, and offer evidence-based recommendations.
• Create, develop, and implement effective professional learning materials and programs.
• Conduct needs analyses to identify learning needs and performance gaps.
• Define clear and measurable learning objectives for instructional programs.
• Design comprehensive curriculum or professional learning programs.
• Develop educational content, including written materials, multimedia presentations, videos, e-learning modules, and assessments.
• Select appropriate instructional methods and strategies, incorporating a variety of pedagogical techniques.
• Ensure instructional materials are compliant with relevant laws and accessibility standards.
• Prepare and support professional learning facilitators in implementing instructional programs.
• Collaborate with subject matter experts and other professionals to ensure instructional design aligns with project goals.
• Manage and facilitate effective communications within and outside the organization.
• Engage in internal communication strategies to stay informed about organizational updates.
• Manage external communications with students, families, educators, school leaders, and partners.
• Develop and distribute content, including written materials, graphics, presentations, and multimedia.
• Build and nurture relationships with key stakeholders.
• Collaborate with the management team to develop and execute communication strategies.
• Measure and assess the team's implementation of services.
• Collect data from field services and participant feedback.
• Utilize reporting systems to document and communicate evaluation findings.
• Maintain comprehensive documentation of services, partner interactions, and evaluation processes.
• Implement key performance indicators (KPIs) aligned to research goals.
• Support the planning and execution of team projects and initiatives.
• Execute assigned project tasks, ensuring timely completion.
• Communicate progress of assigned tasks to stakeholders.
• Foster positive relationships with project stakeholders.
• Perform various additional duties as needed.

Benefits

• The University of Oklahoma Norman Campus Tuberculosis Testing policy applies if selected as a final candidate.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level