Professional Skills Curriculum Writer (Five (5) positions

Term of Employment: Part-Time (not benefits eligible): Work must be completed no later than June 20, 2025.

Salary Range: Completion Stipend paid upon approval of all resources submitted

Unit/Project Bundle: Equivalent of 3-55min lessons and 2-30 min activities = $1,125.00 at time of completion and approval
Single Lesson: 55 min stand-alone lesson = $300.00 at time of completion and approval

Position Summary:
The Professional Skills Curriculum Writer will develop high-quality, standards-aligned lesson resources that support the Arizona Professional Skills. Writers will be responsible for creating instructional materials, including lesson plans and activities.

Duties and Responsibilities:

The list of essential functions is not exhaustive and may be supplemented.

• Writers must complete the Lesson Plan Writing Training Course (~16 hours, self-paced) before developing curriculum materials.
• Must be able to complete work in person at the JTED @ Masterpieces campus on these dates, June 2nd-June 12th(Mon-Thu only) 2025.
• Develop lesson resources aligned with the Arizona Professional Skills and instructional resource documents.
• Revise and adjust lessons as recommended by the editorial team.
• Meet assigned deadlines and participate in scheduled summer curriculum writing sessions.
• All lesson resources will undergo a comprehensive review using the Editor’s Rubric before final approval and payment.
• Lessons prepared for this project may not be created using AI platforms

Expectations:

Writers must complete and submit lesson plans on schedule during the designated summer writing sessions.

Qualifications:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Required:

• AZ CTE Teaching Certificate or equivalent relevant teaching experience
• Two years of experience as a CTE teacher
• Completion of or willingness to complete the Lesson Plan Writing Training Course
• Strong writing, organization, and curriculum development skills
• Letter of recommendation from a CTE Director or CTE Administrator

Preferred:

• Experience in curriculum development, lesson planning, and instructional resource design

• May be required to lift and carry heavy, bulky supplies and materials weighing up to 50 pounds
• May be required to work outside normal working hours

Skills and Abilities:

• Self-motivated and able to work independently
• Growth mindset with a willingness to incorporate feedback
• Strong attention to detail and ability to align lessons with standards
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency with Google Drive applications, Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

Application Process:
Internal applicants: Submit a letter of intent and a current resume to me at mmartinez@pimajted.org
External applicants: Submit a cover letter, resume, three recent (within five years) signed professional reference letters, and a copy of current certificate (s) via the district’s online application system (https://www.applitrack.com/pimajted/onlineapp) Open until filled

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