What are the responsibilities and job description for the Curriculum Specialist position at Skyrocket, Inc.?
Starting Pay Range
$2,560.00 - $2,818.46 - Bi-WeeklyDepending on experience
Job Description:
Come be a part of a passionate team of educators supporting students & staff with the development of High School Education Curriculum.
With an emphasis serving schools with diverse and low-socioeconomic student populations and non-traditional learning environments, Skyrocket leadership has over a century’s worth of combined experience leading schools and operational support teams. Skyrocket’s niche expertise is in the intersection between academic and administrative performance.
The prime directive of the Curriculum Specialist position is to maintain and update current Independent Study Curriculum in order to support the academic goals of the company. This position provides direct certificated instructional support 90% of the time.
*This role will have a home office with 20 days per year in person at the Pasadena, CA headquarters for professional development and company events*
Hours 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Pacific Standard time. PST - CST candidates preferred.
Essential Functions include, but are not limited to the following:*
● Responsible for communication about Curriculum Department updates and needs between various stakeholders including
other Skyrocket departments and partner clients.
● Maintains communication with the clients about the delivery, release, and updating of curricular products.
● Maintains organized tracking about progress of projects in a timely and accurate manner to Curriculum Specialist
Supervisor.
● Ensures that curriculum websites, course description index, course list, and course contracts are kept updated and current.
Accesses reliable website resources for company courses.
● Keeps clients informed of test corrections and updates. Maintains and updates the test server on a regular basis. This
includes the removal of courses that have been updated and old courses that are no longer in use.
● Create and publish company updates.
● Assists in researching new curriculum trends, state to state requirements, NCAA additions, and the UC Doorways
submissions.
● Communicates new resources for students and staff to support the current curriculum.
● Responsible for coordinating with the curriculum development team to ensure key course components are added in
advance.
● Participates as a part of the company team.
● Assists with other functions and duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:
● Ability to cooperatively collaborate with a team in a timely, responsive manner to meet business needs and reach
company goals.
● Ability to independently take initiative and work efficiently, exercising reasonable judgment in a fast-paced, multi-task
environment.
● Excellent oral and written communication skills.
● Excellent knowledge of Google Suite and the ability to use technology effectively.
● Ability to do formal presentations to staff and committees regarding curriculum.
● Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
● Ability to work effectively under pressure and demonstrate problem-solving skills, while maintaining diplomacy, courtesy,
professionalism, and a customer service attitude.
● Excellent knowledge of company curriculum.
● Ability to travel as needed.
Education and Experience:
● Minimum BA or equivalent required.
● Valid Teacher Credential or 30-day permit preferred.
● 2-5 years of Teaching Experience required.
● Curriculum experience preferred.
● InDesign experience preferred.
*The specific statements shown in each section of this description are not intended to be all inclusive. They describe the general
nature and level of work being performed and/or represent typical elements and criteria considered necessary to successfully perform
the job. The Company retains the discretion to add to or change the duties of the position at any time.
Salary : $2,560 - $2,818