Curriculum Specialist - Social Studies

ESC Region 11•Grand Prairie, TX

About The Position

The Social Studies Curriculum Specialist supports the development, alignment, implementation, and continuous improvement of district Social Studies curriculum, assessment systems, and instructional frameworks. The role collaborates with district and campus leadership to promote high-quality instructional materials implemented with fidelity, alignment of curriculum and assessments to state standards, and instructional systems that support strong student outcomes across campuses. The position provides expertise and guidance in Social Studies curriculum systems through assessment alignment, professional learning, curriculum implementation monitoring, and data-informed instructional improvement. It develops and maintains curriculum documents and resources, supports common assessment systems, monitors implementation, facilitates professional learning and collaborative planning, and uses performance data to inform instructional improvements. The specialist also remains current on TEKS updates, state assessment requirements, instructional practices, and curriculum trends; participates in district improvement initiatives and the Texas Mathematics Academies K-3 and Deep Dives; and performs other duties assigned by the Director of Teaching & Learning.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in education or a related field.
Valid Texas Teaching Certificate.
Deep understanding of curriculum design, instructional planning, assessment development, and Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS).
Knowledge of high-quality instructional materials (HQIM) and implementation practices.
Strong understanding of instructional systems, curriculum alignment, and data analysis practices.
Ability to analyze student achievement data and support instructional decision-making.
Strong organizational, collaboration, communication, and leadership skills.
Ability to lead professional learning and facilitate collaborative planning structures.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in Educational Leadership or Curriculum and Instruction with an emphasis on Social Studies.
ESL Certification.
Minimum of 5 years of successful instructional experience.
Experience in curriculum development, instructional leadership, or district-level academic support.
Experience facilitating professional learning and supporting campus instructional systems.

Responsibilities

Develop, revise, and maintain districtwide curriculum documents, pacing guides, clarity documents, instructional resources, and support materials aligned to TEKS and district priorities.
Ensure alignment among curriculum, instruction, assessment, and district instructional expectations.
Collaborate with district and campus leadership to support vertically aligned instructional systems.
Support implementation of district-adopted instructional materials and curriculum frameworks across campuses.
Design, revise, and support implementation of district common assessments and assessment frameworks.
Ensure assessments align with curriculum expectations, state standards, and district instructional priorities.
Analyze district, campus, and student performance data to identify trends, strengths, and opportunities for instructional improvement.
Collaborate with district and campus leadership to adjust curriculum resources and instructional supports based on student performance data.
Monitor and support consistent implementation of districtwide curriculum, instructional frameworks, and assessment systems across campuses.
Conduct curriculum and instructional implementation reviews to identify strengths and opportunities for improvement.
Support development and refinement of district instructional expectations and implementation guidance documents.
Collaborate with campus leadership teams to strengthen instructional coherence and implementation fidelity across campuses.
Design and facilitate professional learning aligned to district curriculum, assessment systems, instructional priorities, and implementation expectations.
Support campus leadership teams in planning and executing PLCs, including curriculum internalization, rehearsal, assessment analysis, and data-driven planning structures.
Collaborate with district and campus leaders to strengthen instructional systems and educator capacity.
Provide ongoing support for curriculum implementation, assessment practices, and instructional planning processes.
Remain current on TEKS updates, state assessment requirements, instructional best practices, and curriculum trends.
Participate in ongoing professional learning and district improvement initiatives.
Participate in the Texas Mathematics Academies K-3 and the Texas Mathematics Academies Deep Dives.
Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Teaching & Learning.