SLAR Curriculum Specialist

Spring Independent School District•Houston, TX

11h•Hybrid

About The Position

The SLAR Curriculum Specialist works in collaboration with the Curriculum Director to develop the district's curriculum, providing leadership and campus support for the advancement of student achievement in their content area. The Curriculum Specialist writes and develops curricula to support the assigned content, provides coaching to campuses, and ensures alignment of assessments. All employees are expected to act with integrity, support organizational goals, demonstrate the ability to inspire, grow and motivate others, utilize feedback, drive for results, and champion the needs of students, employees, and the overall district.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university
Bilingual (English and Spanish)
Five years’ job-related experience

Nice To Haves

Masters Degree from an accredited college or university
Leadership experience at the campus level and/or district level
Professional development design and presentation experience
Valid Texas teaching certificate (preferably in the assigned content area)
Five years’ classroom experience
Experience with multiple grade levels

Responsibilities

Analyzes data and identifies the appropriate instructional response to data trends.
Remains current on educational research and instructional best practices and applies research and data to daily work.
Attends weekend and evening events associated with SLA programs.
Collaborates with the Curriculum & Instruction Director to develop, review, and revise SLA curriculum and assessments aligned to state standards and district goals.
Analyzes student performance data to identify trends and determine instructional adjustments to close achievement gaps.
Designs, facilitates, and evaluates professional development for teachers, instructional coaches, and campus administrators related to SLA curriculum, instruction, and assessment.
Provides job-embedded coaching and modeling of effective instructional practices in classrooms across multiple campuses.
Supports vertical and horizontal curriculum alignment across grade levels and feeder patterns.
Leads and participates in curriculum writing projects, including scope and sequence, unit planning, and resource alignment.
Ensures instructional materials and resources are culturally responsive, rigorous, and supportive of dual-language and bilingual programs.
Works collaboratively with the English RLA curriculum specialist to ensure alignment across grade levels and feeder patterns.
Works collaboratively with the bilingual/ESL department to ensure compliance with state and federal guidelines related to language instruction.
Assists in the selection and implementation of high-quality instructional materials and digital tools.
Supports campuses in implementing district-wide instructional initiatives and programs to improve SLA academic achievement.
Develops tools and resources to assist teachers with lesson planning, differentiated instruction, and formative assessment practices.
Collaborates with assessment and accountability teams to ensure assessments are valid, reliable, and aligned with instructional goals.
Observes classroom instruction and provides feedback to support improved teacher effectiveness and student outcomes.
Supports campus leadership teams in developing and implementing campus improvement plans related to SLA instruction.
Serves as a liaison between schools and central office departments to communicate curriculum updates, instructional priorities, and district initiatives.
Participates in district-level committees, task forces, and strategic planning efforts related to curriculum and instruction.
Performs all other duties as assigned.