School Curriculum Specialist Jobs in Elk Grove Village, IL

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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Academic Advisor, Schaumburg Campus

  • Chicago, IL (18 miles from Elk Grove Village, IL)
  • 12 hours ago
  • Chicago, IL (18 miles from Elk Grove Village, IL)
  • 12 hours ago

Academic Advisor, Schaumburg Campus Category: Administrative Position Number: Posting Number: S0001261 Location: Hybrid - Schaumburg Open Date: 04/15/2025 Close Date: Open Until Filled?: No Job...

Academic Advisor

  • Chicago, IL (18 miles from Elk Grove Village, IL)
  • 12 hours ago
  • Chicago, IL (18 miles from Elk Grove Village, IL)
  • 12 hours ago

Academic Advisor Category: Administrative Position Number: RA9797 Posting Number: S0001260 Location: Hybrid - Chicago Open Date: 04/15/2025 Close Date: Open Until Filled?: No Job Type: Full-Time...

Graduate Academic Advisor

  • Chicago, IL (18 miles from Elk Grove Village, IL)
  • 22 hours ago
  • Chicago, IL (18 miles from Elk Grove Village, IL)
  • 22 hours ago

Graduate Academic Advisor Category: Administrative Position Number: Posting Number: S0001259 Location: Hybrid - Chicago Open Date: 04/15/2025 Close Date: Open Until Filled?: No Job Type: Full-Time...

Sr. Instructional Designer, IT

  • Chicago, IL (18 miles from Elk Grove Village, IL)
  • 2 days ago
  • Chicago, IL (18 miles from Elk Grove Village, IL)
  • 2 days ago

ID leverages instructional design techniques to author in-person, virtual, and eLearning content. This position uses their expertise to create original content....

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Instructional Designer - AI Literacy Course

  • Chicago, IL (18 miles from Elk Grove Village, IL)
  • 2 days ago
  • Chicago, IL (18 miles from Elk Grove Village, IL)
  • 2 days ago

Location: REMOTE Salary: $30.00 USD Hourly - $35.00 USD Hourly Description: About Us: Help shape the future of education by equipping educators with crucial AI literacy skills. Our mission is to...

Instructional Designer - II

  • Chicago, IL (18 miles from Elk Grove Village, IL)
  • 2 days ago
  • Chicago, IL (18 miles from Elk Grove Village, IL)
  • 2 days ago

Responsibilities include: Instructional design and development of instructor led and virtual learning assets (includes functional new hire training, functional continuing education, priority business...

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Instructional Designer

  • Elk Grove Village, IL
  • 6 days ago
  • Elk Grove Village, IL
  • 6 days ago

Strong understanding of instructional design models (e.g., ADDIE, SAM). Excellent communication, collaboration, and project management skills....

Instructional Designer

  • Lincolnwood, IL (12 miles from Elk Grove Village, IL)
  • 6 days ago
  • Lincolnwood, IL (12 miles from Elk Grove Village, IL)
  • 6 days ago

Qualifications Minimum Qualifications: Experience in instructional design, with a strong understanding of adult learning principles and best practices. LMS administration experience is a plus....

Instructional Designer

  • Chicago, IL (18 miles from Elk Grove Village, IL)
  • 7 days ago
  • Chicago, IL (18 miles from Elk Grove Village, IL)
  • 7 days ago

Strong understanding of instructional design models (e.g., ADDIE, SAM). Excellent communication, collaboration, and project management skills....

Instructional Designer-I

  • Chicago, IL (18 miles from Elk Grove Village, IL)
  • 8 days ago
  • Chicago, IL (18 miles from Elk Grove Village, IL)
  • 8 days ago

Strong understanding of instructional design models (e.g., ADDIE, SAM). Excellent communication, collaboration, and project management skills....

Instructional Designer I, II

  • Naperville, IL (18 miles from Elk Grove Village, IL)
  • 10 days ago
  • Naperville, IL (18 miles from Elk Grove Village, IL)
  • 10 days ago

design or adult learning theory Knowledge of the natural gas or utility industry Knowledge of Call Center and Customer Experience training Proficiency in instructional design software (i.e.; Articulate...

Senior Learning Designer

  • Chicago, IL (18 miles from Elk Grove Village, IL)
  • 12 days ago
  • Chicago, IL (18 miles from Elk Grove Village, IL)
  • 12 days ago

This role is ideal for a visionary in instructional design who excels at turning complex concepts into engaging learning experiences that empower our sales teams....

Learning & Development Specialist

  • Chicago, IL (18 miles from Elk Grove Village, IL)
  • 13 days ago
  • Chicago, IL (18 miles from Elk Grove Village, IL)
  • 13 days ago

design Prior experience as a teacher, instructional design, trainer, or in the people operations preferred Understanding of adult learning theories, instructional design methodologies, and training...

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Instructional Designer

  • Chicago, IL (18 miles from Elk Grove Village, IL)
  • 19 days ago
  • Chicago, IL (18 miles from Elk Grove Village, IL)
  • 19 days ago

design perspective Experience working with the insurance industry: Sales, Call Center and/or Insurance Claims Departments Master's Degree in Instructional Design or related field Bilingual in Spanish...

Instructional Designer - JR29386-3800

  • Chicago, IL (18 miles from Elk Grove Village, IL)
  • 20 days ago
  • Chicago, IL (18 miles from Elk Grove Village, IL)
  • 20 days ago

Responsibilities Act as a consultant to program leadership and faculty to provide instructional design expertise during the exploration, planning, and design of online offerings and programs....

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Demographic Data for Elk Grove Village, IL

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Salary for School Curriculum Specialist Jobs in Elk Grove Village, IL

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

School Curriculum Specialists in Elk Grove Village, IL 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 Elk Grove Village, IL
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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