Curriculum Specialist

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Job Posting End Date:

Deadline to apply is 11:59 PM on

Job Title:

Curriculum Specialist - Health & PE

Contract Type:

Employee

Annual Salary:

$57, $106,590.00

(Support staff salary will be based on internal equity and experience)

Location:

FL - HOME OFFICE

Job Description Summary:

Our Mission is to equip students for success by developing and delivering highly effective digital learning through an intuitive online platform.

FLVS does not discriminate in admission or access to, or treatment or employment in its programs and activities on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, marital status, disability, genetic information or any other reason prohibited by law.

The Position:

Position General Summary:

The Curriculum Specialist is responsible for the overall planning, designing, and development of course content and assessments for a specific subject area(s). The Curriculum Specialist is responsible for curriculum innovation, design, and research, as well as ensuring the development and maintenance of the highest quality courses for FLVS and its clients/partners. The Curriculum Specialist assists in reviewing externally produced content and resources, sometimes working with vendors to produce FLVS content. The Curriculum Specialist maintains regular contact with the FDOE, as well as other relevant agencies, regarding standards and pertinent legislation, disseminating information regarding relevant policy changes.

Essential Position Functions:

• Responsible for owning the Curriculum Development Life Cycle as it relates to scoping, planning, designing, and developing course content and assessments
• Initiate and finalize the planning of course content through researching, scoping, and sequencing of course content to ensure student success
• Evaluate content, deconstruct standards, and analyze data to create assessment blueprints, assessment parent items and clones, to ensure the creation of high-quality formative and summative assessments
• Collaborate with content writers and subject matter experts during the course development process through the reviewing, editing, and writing of lesson scripts and assessments, providing in depth assistance as needed
• Collaborate with the design, development, and quality assurance teams to ensure high quality content that meets student and teacher needs
• Facilitate teacher training and ongoing listening sessions to share the rationale and approach behind the curriculum
• Lead a continuous improvement model of course development through active engagement with stakeholder groups
• Develop content and assessments that meet state, national, and/or College Board standards
• Research and collaborate with other Curriculum Development team members to seek out and design innovative content for students
• Develop and maintain collaborative relationships with Flex, Full Time, Franchises, FlexPoint, and other stakeholders to ensure high quality curriculum content for students and teachers
• Analyze and evaluate course content and data to make recommendations regarding revisions, redevelopments, and new courses
• Continuously work to apply lessons learned, best practices, and innovative practices to improve the quality of the FLVS course catalog
• Evaluate and review externally produced content and resources
• Maintain professional membership(s) and disseminate appropriate information from national and state organizations, as well as from the FDOE
• Research new and innovative curriculum practices
• Document and maintain standard operating procedures for FLVS Curriculum Department
• Collaborate with vendors to develop FLVS content
• Stay current with curricular trends and standards changes by maintaining professional memberships, attending conferences, and maintaining regular communication with the FDOE
• Meet professional obligations through efficient work habits such as: meeting deadlines, honoring schedules, coordinating resources and meetings in an effective and timely manner, while demonstrating respect for others
• All work responsibilities are subject to having performance goals and/or targets established

(These essential functions are not to be construed as a complete statement of all duties performed. Employees will be required to perform other job related duties as required.)

Minimum Requirements:

Education/Licensure/Certification:

• Bachelor's degree; or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience
• Valid Florida Professional Teaching Certificate in assigned subject area

Experience:

• Three years' curriculum design, development, and implementation experience; or equivalent combination relevant experience

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSA's):

• Knowledge of subject matter, pedagogy, and curriculum design
• Knowledge of copyright standards
• Ability to meet deadlines and prioritize diverse tasks
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Strong interpersonal, leadership, and motivational skills

CORE COMPETENCIES FOR SUCCESS:

COMMUNICATION SKILLS

Clearly and effectively conveys and/or presents information verbally; summarizes what was heard to mitigate miscommunication; Shares ideas and perspectives and encourages others to do the same; Informs others involved in a project of new developments; Disseminates information to other employees, as appropriate; Effectively uses multiple channels to communicate important messages; Keeps supervisor well informed about progress and/or problems in a timely manner; Writes in a clear, concise, organized and convincing way for a variety of target audiences; The written message is consistently error-free; The written message has the desired effect on the target audience

CUSTOMER FOCUS

Prioritizes customers (internal and external) and their needs as primary and is dedicated to meeting their expectations; Develops and maintains customer relationships; builds credibility and trust; Quickly and effectively solves customer problems; Provides prompt, attentive service in a cheerful manner; adapts to changing information, conditions or challenges with a positive attitude; Incorporates customer feedback into delivery of service to provide the best experience possible for the customer; Actively promotes our organization in the community by serving as an ambassador or volunteer

INTERPERSONAL SKILLS

Relates well with others; Treats others with respect; Shares views in a tactful way; Demonstrates diplomacy by approaching others about sensitive issues in non-threatening ways; Considers and responds appropriately to the needs, feelings and capabilities of others; Fosters an environment conducive to open, transparent communication among all levels and positions; Takes the initiative to get to know internal and external customers

FUNCTIONAL /TECHNICAL EXPERTISE

Has the skills, abilities, knowledge and experience to be successful in functional area of expertise; Dedicates time and energy to keeping abreast of the latest information related to area of expertise and technology; Picks up on technology quickly; Does well in technical courses and seminars; Produces high quality work in organized and timely fashion

INDIVIDUAL CONTRIBUTOR COMPETENCIES FOR SUCCESS:

PEER RELATIONSHIPS

Finds common ground and solves problems for the good of all; Can represent his/her own interests and yet be fair to other groups; Solves problems with peers with minimal "noise"; Is seen as a team player and is cooperative; Easily gains trust and support peers; Encourages collaboration; Is candid with peers

CREATIVITY

Comes up with a lot of new and unique ideas; Easily makes connections among previously unrelated notions; Tends to be seen as original and value-added in brainstorming sessions; Takes calculated risks; Is not afraid to try new things and potentially "fail fast"

SELF KNOWLEDGE

Seeks feedback; Gains insight from mistakes; Is open to constructive criticism; isn't defensive; Proactively seeks to understand his/her strengths and areas for growth; applies information to best serve organization; Recognizes how his/her behavior impacts others and incorporates insight into future interactions

PLANNING

Accurately scopes out length and difficulty of tasks and projects; Sets objectives and goals; Breaks down work into the process steps; Develops schedules and task/people assignments; Anticipates and adjusts for problems and roadblocks; Measures performance against goals; Evaluates results

ORGANIZING

Uses his/her time effectively and efficiently; Concentrates his/her efforts on the more important priorities; Can attend to a broader range of activities as a result of organizing time efficiently; Can marshal resources (people, funding, material, support) to get things done; Can orchestrate multiple activities at once to accomplish a goal; Arranges information and files in a useful manner

PROBLEM SOLVING

Uses rigorous logic and methods to solve difficult problems with effective solutions; Probes all fruitful sources for answers; Can see hidden problems; Is excellent at honest analysis; Looks beyond the obvious and doesn't stop at the first answers

DRIVE FOR RESULTS

Can be counted on to exceed goals successfully; Very bottom-line oriented; Steadfastly pushes self and others for results; Is full of energy for the things he/she sees as challenging; Not fearful of acting with a minimum of planning; Consistently seizes opportunities; Consistently exceeds goals

Physical Requirements and Environmental Conditions:

• Frequency of travel: Frequent travel is required for meetings, trainings, and conferences; location may vary and may require overnight stays
• Light physical activities and efforts required working in an office environment

(Reasonable accommodations will be made in accordance with existing ADA requirements for otherwise qualified individuals with a disability.)