School Curriculum Specialist Jobs in Washington, DC

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

  • Washington, DC
  • 12 hours ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 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...

ACS- Instructional Systems Designer/Training Developer 2

  • Annapolis Junction, MD (20 miles from Washington, DC)
  • 3 days ago
  • Annapolis Junction, MD (20 miles from Washington, DC)
  • 3 days ago

ACS- Instructional Systems Designer/Training Developer 2 Athenix Solutions Group View Employer's ProfileFOLLOW EMPLOYER Yesterday Top Secret/SCI Unspecified Polygraph IT - Software Annapolis...

Lead Instructional Designer

  • Washington, DC
  • 3 days ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 3 days ago

**The Main Responsibilities** + Expertise in Instructional Design: Leverage advanced knowledge in instructional design, front-end analysis, and assessment strategies to create effective learning solutions...

Remote Work

Instructional designer

  • Rockville, MD (14 miles from Washington, DC)
  • 4 days ago
  • Rockville, MD (14 miles from Washington, DC)
  • 4 days ago

Title: Instructional designer Location: Rockville MD Duration: 12 + Months 3 - 4 days onsite Job description: At least 5 years of demonstrated system-based content development experience within...

Undergraduate Academic Advisor

  • Fairfax, VA (22 miles from Washington, DC)
  • 6 days ago
  • Fairfax, VA (22 miles from Washington, DC)
  • 6 days ago

Department: College of Science Classification: Education Support Spec 3 Job Category: Classified Staff Job Type: Full-Time Work Schedule: Full-time (1.0 FTE, 40 hrs/wk) Location: Fairfax, VA...

ATC Instructional Specialist

  • Washington, DC
  • 12 days ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 12 days ago

leadership in the delivery of foundational coursework in reading and writing, mathematics, and science education....

Learning and Development Specialist

  • Sterling, VA (22 miles from Washington, DC)
  • 12 days ago
  • Sterling, VA (22 miles from Washington, DC)
  • 12 days ago

Qualifications • Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Training and Development, Education, Instructional Design, or related area preferred, or equivalent combination of education and experience. •...

Instructional Designer Mid

  • Springfield, VA (14 miles from Washington, DC)
  • 15 days ago
  • Springfield, VA (14 miles from Washington, DC)
  • 15 days ago

Instructional Designer Mid Springfield, VA Posted 258 days ago Overview The National Geospatial-Intelligence College (NGC) Instructional Systems Designers (ISDs) work with subject matter experts...

Instructional Designer Mid (BA)(Top Secret with SCI Eligibility required)

  • Springfield, VA (14 miles from Washington, DC)
  • 15 days ago
  • Springfield, VA (14 miles from Washington, DC)
  • 15 days ago

Instructional Designer Mid (BA)(Top Secret with SCI Eligibility required) Springfield, VA Posted 257 days ago Overview The National Geospatial-Intelligence College (NGC) Instructional Systems...

Senior Instructional Designer

  • Alexandria, VA (5 miles from Washington, DC)
  • 15 days ago
  • Alexandria, VA (5 miles from Washington, DC)
  • 15 days ago

Using instructional design (ID) methodologies and adult learning principles, the SID is responsible for creating a variety of innovative learning deliverables including, synchronous in-person and virtual...

Multimedia E-Learning Developer

  • Merrifield, VA (10 miles from Washington, DC)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Merrifield, VA (10 miles from Washington, DC)
  • 30+ days ago

Description Are you a talented multimedia developer looking for a fresh challenge? Your search ends here! We're seeking an E-Learning Developer to create high-end multimedia products (interactive...

Curriculum Specialist (CS) at DOS, Foreign Service Institute (FSI)

  • Arlington, VA (3 miles from Washington, DC)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Arlington, VA (3 miles from Washington, DC)
  • 30+ days ago

expertise through experience or publications in instructional design and/or curriculum development methodologies in language education....

Instructional Designer (Top Secret / SCI with CI Poly)

  • Springfield, VA (14 miles from Washington, DC)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Springfield, VA (14 miles from Washington, DC)
  • 45+ days ago

Experience designing and developing Learning solutions using Articulate Storyline 360....

Instructional Designer and Trainer

  • Fairfax, VA (22 miles from Washington, DC)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Fairfax, VA (22 miles from Washington, DC)
  • 90+ days ago

Instructional Designer and Trainer 10002109 Fairfax, VA Classified Staff Opening on: Jan 13 2025 Department: Human Resources Classification: Trainer and Instructor 2 Job Category: Classified Staff...

Technical Instructional Systems Designer

  • Chantilly, VA (22 miles from Washington, DC)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Chantilly, VA (22 miles from Washington, DC)
  • 90+ days ago

Desired Qualifications: Certificate in Instructional Design from an accredited institution or a degree in Education. Advanced degree in Science, Engineering, or Education....

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Salary for School Curriculum Specialist Jobs in Washington, DC

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Highest Education Level

School Curriculum Specialists in Washington, DC 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 Washington, DC
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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