School Curriculum Specialist Jobs in San Jose, CA

A School Curriculum Specialist is an integral part of school administration who is tasked with developing, implementing, and evaluating curriculum programs for schools. They work closely with teachers and education administrators to identify educational needs, set learning goals, and establish policies and standards. They also play a key role in ensuring that the curriculum aligns with mandated learning benchmarks and standards. The curriculum specialist will often lead teacher training sessions, review and select textbooks and other educational materials, and advise on instructional methodologies.

Important skills for a School Curriculum Specialist include strong communication, analytical thinking, problem-solving, leadership, and a deep understanding of educational theories and practices. They should have a strong knowledge of curriculum design and development, pedagogical methods, and assessment techniques. A master's degree in education or a related field is typically required, and some states may require a specific certification in curriculum and instruction. Prior roles a person might have before becoming a School Curriculum Specialist could include Classroom Teacher, Department head, or Instructional Coordinator.

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Learning Experience Designer

  • Mountain View, CA (10 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 12 hours ago
  • Mountain View, CA (10 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 12 hours ago

You have experience in stakeholder management, are a strong collaborator, and are skilled in project management Nice to Haves: Atlassian Product Experience Degree in Adult Education, Instructional Design...

Education Specialist Instructional Coach, P.A.T.H. Intern Program (Starting in the 2025-2026 School Year)

  • Hayward, CA (24 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Hayward, CA (24 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 1 day ago

The Alameda County Office of Education (ACOE) leads with a student-centered vision, innovating in the classroom and building safe and supportive community schools. We collaborate and partner with...

Machine Learning Developer II

  • Mountain View, CA (10 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Mountain View, CA (10 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 1 day ago

Kforce has a client that is seeking a Machine Learning Developer II in Mountain View, CA.Duties Include: Develop and implement innovative AI and machine learning tools that will be used to improve...

Instructional Designer

  • Stanford, CA (16 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Stanford, CA (16 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 3 days ago

. + Gain valuable experience in instructional design and educational technology....

(Agile1)Instructional Designer, Training Curriculum Dev

  • Livermore, CA (17 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Livermore, CA (17 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 5 days ago

Strong knowledge of adult learning theory and instructional design methodologies. Ability to work on at least 2 WBTs simultaneously. Highly organized and detail-oriented....

Director of Curriculum and Instruction

  • San Jose, CA
  • 5 days ago
  • San Jose, CA
  • 5 days ago

DUTIES: The Director of Curriculum and Instruction is responsible for the development and implementation of all instructional activities and instructional support services. As a member of the...

Instructional Designer- Training Curriculum Dev (Remote)

  • Livermore, CA (17 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Livermore, CA (17 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 5 days ago

Strong knowledge of adult learning theory and instructional design methodologies. Ability to work on at least 2 WBTs simultaneously. Highly organized and detail oriented....

Remote Work

Instructional Designer

  • Pleasanton, CA (20 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 6 days ago
  • Pleasanton, CA (20 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 6 days ago

Other Qualifications We believe you will possess interests and experiences in these areas: Instructional Design - Apply industry knowledge and research findings of the latest in instructional design...

Learning & Development Operations Specialist/Instructional Designer

  • Mountain View, CA (10 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 6 days ago
  • Mountain View, CA (10 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 6 days ago

FocusKPI is looking for a Learning & Development Operations Specialist/Instructional Designer to join one of our clients, a high-tech SaaS company. Work Location: Mountain View, CA Duration:...

Instructional Products - Instructional Designer

  • Cupertino, CA (11 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 15 days ago
  • Cupertino, CA (11 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 15 days ago

Apple's Instructional Products team is passionate about helping people discover what's possible with their Apple products - and answering their questions about them. We create the Tips app, user...

Instructional Designer, Collision Repair

  • Fremont, CA (16 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Fremont, CA (16 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 30+ days ago

in Microsoft Office Suite, advanced experience in PowerPoint and SharePoint required Experience with learning and content management systems and platforms including Articulate Storyline and Rise preferred...

Senior Product Manager, On-Device Machine Learning, Developer Pillar

  • Sunnyvale, CA (7 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Sunnyvale, CA (7 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 45+ days ago

Minimum qualifications: Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience. 8 years of experience in product management or a related technical role. 3 years of experience taking technical...

Instructional Designer, Code

  • Cupertino, CA (11 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Cupertino, CA (11 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 60+ days ago

Imagine what you could do here. The people here at Apple don't just craft products - they build the kind of wonder that's revolutionized entire industries. It's the diversity of those people and...

Interactive Media and Instructional Designer

  • Fremont, CA (16 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 29 days ago
  • Fremont, CA (16 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 29 days ago

Qualifications Minimum 5 + years of experience in training or instructional design field. Bachelor's degree preferred, with strong academic record....

Lead Knowledge Management - Instructional Designer

  • Sunnyvale, CA (7 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Sunnyvale, CA (7 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 30+ days ago

Must have exceptional skills in developing both instructor led and eLearning courses using Articulate Storyline 360....

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Salary for School Curriculum Specialist Jobs in San Jose, CA

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Highest Education Level

School Curriculum Specialists in San Jose, CA offer the following education background
Master's Degree
54.8%
Bachelor's Degree
19.9%
Doctorate Degree
18.2%
High School or GED
2.7%
Associate's Degree
2.0%
Vocational Degree or Certification
1.8%
Some College
0.3%
Some High School
0.2%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by School Curriculum Specialists in San Jose, CA
2-4 years
32.4%
6-8 years
28.3%
4-6 years
16.8%
1-2 years
11.0%
None
11.0%
10+ years
0.3%
Less than 1 year
0.1%



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