Curriculum & Instruction Specialist, CTE (Grades K-12)

Position Details

Status: Salary, Exempt
Type: Regular, Full-Time (12 Months)
Program: Stellar Virtual

Overview

The Curriculum Specialist, CTE will serve as a vital resource for our teachers, driving improved student outcomes through expert content knowledge, effective instructional strategies, and data-driven decision-making. This role requires a dynamic individual who is passionate about education, adept at analyzing data, and committed to fostering a culture of continuous improvement.

Essential Duties

• Host and facilitate regular PLCs focused on deepening teacher content knowledge, exploring effective content teaching strategies, and analyzing student content outcomes.
• Design and deliver targeted learning opportunities for teachers based on data analysis and identified needs.
• Collaborate with educators to implement effective, evidence-based instructional strategies that align with curriculum goals and improve student outcomes.
• Provide ongoing coaching and professional development to teachers on the use of best instructional practices, tailored to meet diverse student needs.
• Analyze student performance data to inform instructional decisions and continuously refine teaching strategies for optimal learning impact.
• Responsible for the development, maintenance, and oversight of master course content for each state.
• Create content modifications or additional resources to support diverse learners, based on data and student needs.
• Oversee the development of new courses, either by creating content directly or managing teacher-led content creation.
• Provide guidance and support to teachers on implementing content accommodations and modifications for students with diverse learning needs.
• Conduct informal live instruction observations, focusing on teaching strategies, content delivery, and lesson planning quality.
• Provide constructive feedback to teachers to enhance their instructional effectiveness.
• Support the hiring process by reviewing Jobma interviews and providing content-specific feedback to hiring committees.
• Establish and maintain clear communication channels with leadership and teachers, ensuring timely and effective information sharing.

Knowledge, Skills & Attributes

• A minimum of 3 years of relevant work experience in a virtual education environment, and at least 2 years of experience in a traditional classroom setting.
• Proven experience working independently with minimal supervision, including the ability to manage a digital task list and maintain a stable remote (home-office) infrastructure.
• Minimum of 1–2 years of experience using the Google Workspace suite (Docs, Sheets, Slides, Drive) in a professional or academic setting.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate complex ideas via written channels (Email, Google Chat, and Document Comments) with high clarity and low ambiguity.
• Provide ongoing support and guidance to teachers to enhance their content knowledge and instructional practices.
• Demonstrate a deep understanding of subject matter content and the platforms used for content delivery.
• Utilize data to inform decisions about content, instruction, and professional development.

Education & Certification Requirements

• A bachelor's degree in Education, Business, or a related field.
• A master's degree in Curriculum and Instruction or Instructional Technology is preferred but not required.

Benefits & Incentives

• Competitive vacation and paid time off plans
• Comprehensive medical (HMO, HDHP, and PPO), dental, and vision plans with varying coverage for employees and their families, with options available in all states, including a high-deductible health plan (HDHP) option.
• 401(k) retirement plan (pre- and post-tax options) with matching contribution up to 3% after one year of employment.
• Additional supplemental disability, life, critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident, legal aid, and ID theft protection plans.
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) or Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Two paid closure weeks each year (weeks of July 4 and December 25)
• 10 Company-paid Holidays

Employment "At-Will" Statement

Stellar Virtual is an at-will employer. This means the employee and Stellar Virtual can terminate the employment at any time, with or without cause or notice, as legally permitted. This job description does not guarantee continued employment or a contract. All 1099 status is excluded.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)

Stellar Virtual is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.