Curriculum Coordinator, Grades 5-8, Social Studies

Posted: March 24, 2025 Closed: April 14, 2025

Employment Opportunity: Sherwood and Oak Middle Schools (Grades 5-8)

POSITION: Middle Level Curriculum Coordinator for Social Studies

2025-2026

Shrewsbury Public Schools is currently accepting applications for a full-time Curriculum Coordinator, Social Studies, Grades 5-8. The Curriculum Coordinator is responsible for the Social Studies instructional program at the middle school level, which encompasses one Grade 5-6 (Sherwood) school and one Grade 7-8 (Oak) school.

The focus of the position is curriculum development and implementation, professional development, and program assessment. In addition, the Curriculum Coordinator functions as a primary (50%) or secondary (50%) evaluator for the members of their team.

This position is part of the Unit A schedule and receives a stipend in addition to their placement on the salary scale. It reports to the Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment, with one of the middle school principals as a secondary evaluator.

Responsibilities:

· Works within the assigned budget, ordering textbooks, supplies and equipment

· Works with teachers on a daily basis in the classroom

· Coordinates with the Assistant Superintendent for the coordination of subject matter in assigned grades and content areas and in collaboration with the elementary and high school curriculums.

· Teaches model lessons for middle school teachers

· Teaches students directly, within a range of time determined by the contract

· Prepares and presents professional development for social studies teachers

· Participates on interview teams at the middle level

· Plans middle school program development and maintains appropriate curriculum guides

· Convenes regular meetings with teachers for curriculum planning and evaluation

· Identifies, secures, and maintains inventory records for appropriate curriculum material for both teachers and students

· Support and promotes the annual goals of the district

· Participates on curriculum evaluation teams

· Maintains connections to professional organizations in assigned subject areas

We are interested in candidates who are invested in the achievement, equity, and access of all learners in and beyond the classroom.

Candidates with diverse racial, ethnic, cultural, religious, class, and/or gender background and experiences are strongly encouraged to apply.

Preferred:

· Licensure to cover the teaching of History or Social Studies, Grades 5-8 (required)

· Director’s license to cover the evaluation of teachers of History or Social Studies, Grades 5-8 (preferred)

· Course work in curriculum development and educational administration is desirable.

· Works flexibly in a changing environment

· Understands the needs and behaviors of middle school students

· Demonstrates the values of Shrewsbury Public Schools

Application Process:Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, resume, official or unofficial copies of undergraduate/graduate transcripts, license # or unofficial copy of license if applicable, and three current professional letters of reference, including one from a direct supervisor, professor, or evaluator.

Please apply with your full application packet to www.schoolspring.com or www.really.com or via direct email to Barbara Malone, Executive Director of Human Resources at bmalone@shrewsbury.k12.ma.us

The Shrewsbury Public Schools is an affirmative action employer, ensuring that its programs and facilities are accessible to the public. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, race, gender, religion, disability, gender identity, sex, pregnancy or pregnancy-related medical conditions, national origin, homelessness, marital status, sexual orientation, or any other status or class protected by state or federal law.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $68,227.00 - $110,934.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance
• Wellness program

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Salary : $68,227 - $110,934