Curriculum Specialist I (.5) / Teacher Secondary Certified (.5) - Family and Consumer Science (FACS)

2025-26 School Year 

182 Days/Yr
7.5 hours/day

Note Position is .5 FTE FACS Curriculum Specialist and .5 FTE FACS Teacher (3 sections)

Teacher Secondary Certifed - Family and Consumer Science Job Description available upon request

Purpose Statement

The job of Curriculum Specialist I was established for the purpose/s of providing support to the instructional program with specific responsibilities for assisting and supporting school personnel in the design, development, and alignment of standards-based curricula and instructional methodologies in assigned core curricular areas; providing information and serving as a resource to others; coordinating professional development opportunities; and implementing and maintaining services in compliance with established guidelines.

This job reports to Director of Career Education.

Essential Functions

• Assists with the hiring of teachers for the purpose of maintaining adequate

• Collaborates with internal and external personnel (e.g. administrators, department chairs, other curriculum specialists, ) for the purpose of implementing and/or maintaining services and programs.

• Communicates with administrators, teachers, and parents about state standards and requirements for the purpose of conveying

• Compiles data (e.g. curriculum evaluation, MAP testing, ) for the purpose of preparing reports and conveying information.

• Coordinates program components, support needs, and materials (e.g. curriculum development, student performance assessment, testing, professional development, class course description booklets, new classes, ) for the purpose of delivering services in compliance with established guidelines.

• Facilitates meetings, workshops, seminars, (e.g. curriculum meetings, MAP data analysis, etc.) for the purpose of identifying issues and developing recommendations.

• Leads the development and implementation of district summative assessment for the purpose of ensuring the creation of criteria for evaluating the validity of a teaching product .

• Oversees assigned programs and/or projects for the purpose of conforming to district and state curriculum and/or instructional

• Participates in meetings, workshops, conferences, state committees, (e.g. professional development trainings, curriculum conferences, MAP testing workshops, building department and faculty meetings, etc. ) for the purpose of conveying and/or gathering information.

• Prepares a variety of written materials for the purpose of documenting activities, providing written reference and/or conveying

• Presents information on a variety of topics (e.g. current practices, methods, curriculum guidelines, ) for the purpose of conveying information and/or making recommendations regarding district curriculum.

• Provides ongoing support to teachers (e.g. orienting, conferencing, curriculum content, teaching methods, ) for the purpose of providing information, making recommendations, and/or developing plans for improving curriculum and/or instruction.

• Researches a variety of topics (e.g. current best practices, instructional materials, methods, curriculum guidelines, ) for the purpose of gathering and/or disseminating information.

• Responds to  variety  of  inquiries (e.g. administrators, teachers, parents, ) for the purpose of providing information and/or direction.

Other Functions

• Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work

Job Requirements: Minimum Qualifications

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

SKILLS are required to perform multiple, technical tasks with a need to routinely upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions. Specific skill-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: operating standard office equipment including using a variety of software applications; planning and managing projects; and preparing and maintaining accurate records.

KNOWLEDGE is required to perform basic math, including calculations using fractions, percents, and/or ratios; review and interpret highly technical information, write technical materials, and/or speak persuasively to implement desired actions; and analyze situations to define issues and draw conclusions. Specific knowledge-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: pertinent laws, codes, policies, and/or regulations; personnel processes; curriculum adoption process; program planning and development; concepts of grammar and punctuation; principles of best social work practices; and adult learning styles and the change process.

ABILITY is required to schedule a number of activities, meetings, and/or events; often gather, collate, and/or classify data; and use job-related equipment. Flexibility is required to work with others in a wide variety of circumstances; work with data utilizing defined but different processes; and operate equipment using standardized methods. Ability is also required to work with a significant diversity of individuals and/or groups; work with data of varied types and/or purposes; and utilize a variety of job-related equipment. Independent problem solving is required to analyze issues and create action plans. Problem solving with data frequently requires independent interpretation of guidelines; and problem solving with equipment is moderate to significant. Specific ability-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: adapting to changing work priorities; communicating with diverse groups and individuals; meeting deadlines and schedules; setting priorities; working as part of a team; and working with detailed information/data.

Responsibility

Responsibilities include: working under limited supervision using standardized practices and/or methods; leading, guiding, and/or coordinating others; and operating within a defined budget. Utilization of resources from other work units is often required to perform the job's functions. There is some opportunity to impact the organization’s services.

Working Environment

The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands: some lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling; some stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling; and significant fine finger dexterity. Generally the job requires 50% sitting, 25% walking, and 25% standing.  The job is performed under minimal temperature variations.

Experience Job related experience with increasing levels of responsibility is required.

Education Masters degree in job related area. None Specified

Required Testing  None Specified

Continuing Educ. / Training Missouri teaching certification required

Continuing Educ. / Training Maintain Certificate

Clearances Criminal Justice Fingerprint/Background Clearance TB Clearance

FLSA Status Exempt