Curriculum Specialist

Who We Are

Charter Schools USA (CSUSA) is one of the largest and highest ­performing education management companies in the United States, proudly serving over 82,000 students in over 150 schools in four states. Founded by Jonathan Hage in 1997, CSUSA's mission is a Relentless Commitment to Student Greatness in School and in LifeTM. CSUSA provides an academically rigorous education to students equipping them with real world readiness, prepared for college or career after graduation. With an unwavering dedication to the success of students from every background, CSUSA is closing the gaps in achievement and opportunity, keeping our promise of Strong Minds, Good HeartsTM.

Job Purpose

To join a team of people with the mission: Relentless Commitment to Student Greatness in School and in Life TM. If you love inspiring and motivating young learners and want to put students first in education, CSUSA is the right place for you. We deliver on our promise of Strong Minds, Good HeartsTM through an education model that gives every student the opportunity for success. As a Curriculum Specialist, you will enhance the effectiveness of state team support to schools, the State Team Curriculum Specialist, under the direction of the assigned Director of Curriculum, will collaborate with school-based leadership and Curriculum Resource Teachers (CRTs) to strategically plan and deliver the school's instructional program. In addition, the Curriculum Specialist will focus on growing the skillsets of the school-based CRTs in the areas of instructional coaching, modeling, and instructional best practices as well as collaborate with the school-based leadership team on developing the school's professional development priorities.

How You Will Impact Education

Instruction/Education Responsibilities

• Development of school-wide strategic plans
• Data analysis and action planning
• Coaching cycles and Professional Development plans
• Setting expectations for and facilitating instructional planning based on data.
• Providing feedback to CRTs on PD, PLCs, coaching, modeling, etc.
• School visits on a regular cadence to action plan and capacity build with CRTs and school-based leadership
• Assist in the planning and delivery of area and state meetings and trainings for school-based leaders and CRTs.
• Curriculum Development including oversight and development of curriculum maps and scope and sequence.
• Assist in the development and revision of specific common assessments and test items as directed.
• Create and deliver professional development as directed.
• Coordinate and participate in QUEST 2.0 Observation Visits
• Collaborate across departments to meet the needs of schools.
• Engage in professional learning communities across geographic areas to share best practices.
• Provide support to CSUSA special programs and initiatives as requested.

Required Qualifications and Skills

• Demonstrates enthusiasm and commitment toward the job and the mission of the company; supports the company's values in the strategic areas of academic excellence, operational performance, superior culture, and financial health and growth, as outlined in the Employee Handbook.
• Works and interacts with staff and relates to individuals at all levels of the organization; relates to individuals at all levels. As unique situations present themselves, the incumbent must be sensitive to corporate needs, employee goodwill, and the public image.
• Demonstrated ability to lead people and get results through others.
• High level of interpersonal skills to handle sensitive and confidential situations. Position continually requires demonstrated poise, tact and diplomacy.
• Ability to organize and manage multiple priorities while maintaining flexibility.
• Computer proficient in MS Office, multiple instructional technologies including white interactive board technology, and knowledge of successful virtual course implementation.
• Delivers dynamic presentations that engage audience and participants.
• Knowledge of special programs (i.e. Cambridge, Academies, etc.).
• Ability to consistently be at work, to arrive on time, to follow instructions, to respond to management direction and solicit feedback to improve performance.
• Looks for ways to improve and promote quality and demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness. Strives to research, evaluate and implement best practices.
• Ability to work with large amounts of data, to interpret data, to detect errors and prepare reports.
• Strong customer orientation and project management skills.
• Establishes excellent interpersonal skills between all constituents: being courteous, professional, and helpful; demonstrates high level of interpersonal skills to handle sensitive and confidential situations. Position continually requires demonstrated poise, tact, and diplomacy.
• Broad conceptual perspective and forward-thinking on educational issues and their long-term impact on the schools and the company.
• Proactive and takes initiative; thinks creatively. High level of accuracy and detail oriented; drives projects to completion. Insists on highest level of quality.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree in Educational Leadership or Curriculum & Instruction preferred, or equivalent combination of training and experience.
• 2-5 years related experience and /or training.
• Computer proficient: Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook), Student Information System (SIS), other relevant software, educational technology, and mobile communication device.
• Commitment to company mission.
• Such alternatives to the above requirements as CSUSA may find appropriate and acceptable.
• May perform other duties as assigned.

Work Environment

While performing the responsibilities of this position, the work environment characteristics listed below are representative of the environment the employee will encounter:

• Usual office working conditions.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• No physical exertion required.
• Travel within or outside of state.
• Light work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force as frequently as needed to move objects.

FLSA Overtime Category

Job is exempt from the overtime provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act.