Curriculum Specialist

What You'll Do:

Curriculum Design & Development 

• Develop and revise curriculum, including syllabi, learning modules, assignments, and assessments, aligned to program outcomes and instructional best practices.  

• Build detailed assignment storyboards, rubrics, and learning activities that support measurable candidate outcomes.  

• Translate academic frameworks (e.g., InTASC, CAEP, SPA, state standards) into instructionally sound and assessable curriculum components.  

• Ensure curriculum reflects research-based instructional strategies and adult learning principles.  

Curriculum Review & Continuous Improvement 

• Analyze candidate performance data, survey feedback, and faculty input to inform curriculum revisions.  

• Execute updates to curriculum based on formal review cycles and identified improvement areas.  

• Maintain version control and documentation of curriculum updates and revisions.  

• Collaborate with the Curriculum Manager or Director to prioritize and implement curriculum improvements.  

Standards Alignment & Mapping 

• Develop and maintain detailed standards alignment matrices linking curriculum to state, national, and accreditation standards.  

• Ensure all curriculum components are explicitly aligned to required competencies and standards.  

• Conduct gap analyses to identify missing or underrepresented standards.  

• Update curriculum to reflect changes in standards, frameworks, and regulatory expectations.  

Accreditation & Regulatory Writing 

• Draft and revise accreditation documentation, including:  

• Standards alignment narratives  

• Evidence-based justifications  

• Program descriptions and curricular explanations  

• Support state approval and accreditation submissions (e.g., CAEP, state DOE, DEAC).  

• Ensure curriculum artifacts meet documentation and audit expectations for regulatory review.  

• Translate curriculum design into clear, defensible language for reviewers and accrediting bodies.  

Instructional Materials & Platform Implementation 

• Prepare curriculum for implementation within learning management systems (LMS) or proprietary platforms.  

• Ensure consistency in formatting, clarity, and usability of all instructional materials.  

• Collaborate with instructional designers and platform teams to ensure accurate course builds.  

• Review courses post-build to ensure fidelity to curriculum design. 

• Teach a minimum of two cohorts per year. 

Faculty Support, Hiring & Professional Learning 

• Support faculty hiring processes as needed, including reviewing candidate qualifications and participating in interviews.  

• Lead and/or support faculty onboarding to ensure clear understanding of curriculum, instructional expectations, and assessment practices.  

• Assist in facilitating faculty meetings, ensuring alignment between instructional delivery and curriculum expectations.  

• Design, implement, and support Professional Learning Communities (PLCs) for faculty focused on instructional improvement, curriculum alignment, and candidate outcomes.  

• Collaborate with academic leadership to identify faculty development needs and contribute to training initiatives aligned to program goals and accreditation expectations.  

Collaboration & Stakeholder Support 

• Collaborate with faculty, subject matter experts (SMEs), and academic leadership to refine curriculum.  

• Incorporate SME feedback into curriculum revisions while maintaining alignment and rigor.  

• Support faculty by clarifying assignment expectations, rubrics, and instructional intent.  

• Partner with cross-functional teams (e.g., admissions, marketing, clinical practice teams) as needed to ensure alignment between curriculum and program messaging.  

What You'll Need to Succeed:

Qualifications 

Required 

• Master’s degree in Education, Curriculum & Instruction, or a related field  

• 5-7+ years of experience in curriculum development, instructional design, or academic program support  

• Demonstrated experience aligning curriculum to standards or competencies  

• Strong writing and editing skills, particularly in academic or regulatory contexts  

• Experience using data to inform instructional or curriculum decisions 

• Experience using Artificial Intelligence (AI)  

Preferred 

• Doctorate (Ed.D. or Ph.D.) in Education, Curriculum & Instruction, or related field strongly preferred  

• Experience supporting accreditation or state approval processes (e.g., CAEP, DEAC, state DoE)  

• Familiarity with standards frameworks (e.g., InTASC, ISTE, CEC, state-specific standards)  

• Experience in online or blended learning environments  

• Experience with LMS platforms or curriculum development tools  

• Experience supporting faculty onboarding, professional development, or instructional coaching  

Core Competencies 

• Detail Orientation: Ability to produce precise, standards-aligned curriculum and documentation  

• Analytical Thinking: Uses data and feedback to inform revisions and improvements  

• Technical Writing: Produces clear, structured, and defensible accreditation and curriculum documentation  

• Collaboration: Works effectively with cross-functional teams and faculty  

• Leadership Support: Contributes to faculty development, onboarding, and instructional alignment  

• Organization & Execution: Manages multiple curriculum projects with accuracy and efficiency