Curriculum Specialist Jobs
Curriculum Specialist jobs are open across K-12 districts, higher education, edtech companies, and corporate learning and development, from entry-level instructional designer roles to senior curriculum director positions, with specializations in STEM, literacy, and e-learning. Find a role that fits from the openings below and apply directly.
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General Definition of Work
The curriculum instructional specialist, under moderate supervision, performs instructional programs support work with limited decision-making designing, implementing, and continuously improving educational curriculum content while aligning to state standards. This position will monitor state requirements and support the instructional specialists by creating professional learning content and materials. Employee performs school based and district level work to carry out Board of Education policies and procedures as an expert curriculum instructional specialist under the direction of the assigned Director or Executive Director.
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Salary/Status
Certified Schedule + Instructional Specialist Supplement/Full-time
Reports To
Assigned Director or Executive Director
Place of Work
The normal place of work is on the premises used by Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools. Charlotte- Mecklenburg Schools reserves the right to require you to work at such other place(s) as it may reasonably require from time to time.
Essential Functions
- Adhere to all state, federal, and local laws, policies, and procedures
- Collaborate with subject matter experts and educators to develop comprehensive curriculum materials for various academic subjects and grade levels
- Conduct research to identify best practices, emerging trends, and innovative approaches to curriculum development
- Design curriculum frameworks, scope and sequence documents, lesson plans, assessments, and instructional resources that align with educational standards and learning objectives
- Apply principles of instructional design to create engaging and interactive learning experiences
- Incorporate multimedia, technology-enhanced learning tools, and other resources to support various learning styles and preferences
- Develop instructional strategies, activities, and assessments that promote active learning, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills
- Implement training and support systems with educators on curriculum implementation, instructional strategies, and assessment techniques
- Facilitate workshops, seminars, and professional learning communities to enhance educators' pedagogical skills and content knowledge
- Collaborate with school leaders to identify professional development needs and tailor training programs accordingly
- Collaborate with other district stakeholders to develop cohesive professional learning content aligned to the district strategic plan
- Collect and analyze data on curriculum effectiveness, student learning outcomes, and teacher feedback
- Use assessment data to identify areas for improvement and revise curriculum materials
- Stay informed about changes in educational standards, curriculum frameworks, and assessment practices, and update curriculum documents accordingly
- Collaborate with teachers, administrators, parents, and community members to gather input and feedback on curriculum initiatives
- Build positive relationships with stakeholders and foster a collaborative culture focused on continuous improvement
- Communicate effectively with audiences to articulate the rationale, goals, and benefits of curriculum changes and instructional practices
- Facilitate professional development and attend other related meetings as needed/required
- Participate in professional development workshops and leadership training
- Create a collaborative environment with positive communication
- Perform related work as assigned or required
Education and Experience
- Bachelor's degree required
- Valid NC teaching license required
- School administrator license or master's degree in education or related area preferred
- Minimum of five (5) years' experience in curriculum development, instructional design, or educational leadership required
- Equivalent combination of experience and education
Special Requirements
- Possess and maintain a valid driver's license or ability to provide own transportation
- Travel to school district buildings and professional meetings
General Definition of Work
The curriculum instructional specialist, under moderate supervision, performs instructional programs support work with limited decision-making designing, implementing, and continuously improving educational curriculum content while aligning to state standards. This position will monitor state requirements and support the instructional specialists by creating professional learning content and materials. Employee performs school based and district level work to carry out Board of Education policies and procedures as an expert curriculum instructional specialist under the direction of the assigned Director or Executive Director.
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Salary/Status
Certified Schedule + Instructional Specialist Supplement/Full-time
Reports To
Assigned Director or Executive Director
Place of Work
The normal place of work is on the premises used by Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools. Charlotte- Mecklenburg Schools reserves the right to require you to work at such other place(s) as it may reasonably require from time to time.
Essential Functions
- Adhere to all state, federal, and local laws, policies, and procedures
- Collaborate with subject matter experts and educators to develop comprehensive curriculum materials for various academic subjects and grade levels
- Conduct research to identify best practices, emerging trends, and innovative approaches to curriculum development
- Design curriculum frameworks, scope and sequence documents, lesson plans, assessments, and instructional resources that align with educational standards and learning objectives
- Apply principles of instructional design to create engaging and interactive learning experiences
- Incorporate multimedia, technology-enhanced learning tools, and other resources to support various learning styles and preferences
- Develop instructional strategies, activities, and assessments that promote active learning, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills
- Implement training and support systems with educators on curriculum implementation, instructional strategies, and assessment techniques
- Facilitate workshops, seminars, and professional learning communities to enhance educators' pedagogical skills and content knowledge
- Collaborate with school leaders to identify professional development needs and tailor training programs accordingly
- Collaborate with other district stakeholders to develop cohesive professional learning content aligned to the district strategic plan
- Collect and analyze data on curriculum effectiveness, student learning outcomes, and teacher feedback
- Use assessment data to identify areas for improvement and revise curriculum materials
- Stay informed about changes in educational standards, curriculum frameworks, and assessment practices, and update curriculum documents accordingly
- Collaborate with teachers, administrators, parents, and community members to gather input and feedback on curriculum initiatives
- Build positive relationships with stakeholders and foster a collaborative culture focused on continuous improvement
- Communicate effectively with audiences to articulate the rationale, goals, and benefits of curriculum changes and instructional practices
- Facilitate professional development and attend other related meetings as needed/required
- Participate in professional development workshops and leadership training
- Create a collaborative environment with positive communication
- Perform related work as assigned or required
Education and Experience
- Bachelor's degree required
- Valid NC teaching license required
- School administrator license or master's degree in education or related area preferred
- Minimum of five (5) years' experience in curriculum development, instructional design, or educational leadership required
- Equivalent combination of experience and education
Special Requirements
- Possess and maintain a valid driver's license or ability to provide own transportation
- Travel to school district buildings and professional meetings
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in curriculum specialist jobs.
- Bachelor's or master's degree in education, instructional design, or a related field
- Experience developing and aligning curriculum to state or national academic standards
- Proficiency with learning management systems such as Canvas, Schoology, or Blackboard
- Familiarity with instructional design tools including Articulate Storyline or Rise
- Ability to analyze assessment data and use findings to revise instructional materials
- Experience coaching teachers or facilitating professional development sessions
Tips for Your Curriculum Specialist Job Search
Tailor your resume to each sector
K-12 districts, edtech companies, and corporate L&D teams each look for different things. Emphasize state standards alignment and assessment design for districts, and shift to learning management systems and scalable content when targeting corporate or edtech roles.
Quantify your curriculum impact concretely
Vague statements about 'improving student outcomes' get skipped. Replace them with specifics: how many courses you built, the grade bands they covered, or the adoption rate across classrooms or teams. Reviewers in curriculum hiring move fast and reward precision.
List your instructional design tools explicitly
Articulate Storyline, Rise, Canvas, Schoology, and Google Classroom show up constantly in job requirements. List every platform you've used in a dedicated skills section so your application clears automated filters before a human ever reads it.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists curriculum specialist openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Prepare a curriculum portfolio before interviews
Hiring panels for curriculum roles almost always ask to see samples. Assemble a short portfolio with two or three units or modules you designed, including your standards mapping, assessment items, and any revision notes that show your iterative process.
Ask targeted questions about revision cycles
During interviews, asking how often the organization reviews and updates its curriculum signals that you understand the work beyond initial creation. It also surfaces practical details about collaboration, timelines, and your actual day-to-day scope in the role.
Curriculum Specialist Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most curriculum specialists?
The companies hiring the most curriculum specialists right now include Savvas Learning Company, IXL Learning, and The Learning Experience UK, with the largest share of openings in Texas, California, and Virginia, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Demand tends to be highest during spring hiring cycles as districts and edtech companies plan for the following academic year.
How many curriculum specialist jobs are remote?
About 53% of curriculum specialist openings are fully remote or hybrid as of August 2026, making it one of the more flexible roles in the education sector. Remote opportunities are most concentrated in edtech product companies and corporate learning and development teams, where content is built and delivered entirely through digital platforms.
How do you become a curriculum specialist?
Most curriculum specialists start as classroom teachers, then move into roles with curriculum responsibilities such as instructional coach or department lead. From there, earning a master's degree in curriculum and instruction or instructional design strengthens candidacy significantly. Building a portfolio of units you designed, including standards maps and assessments, gives hiring panels concrete evidence of your work before you interview.
Can I get a curriculum specialist job with little experience?
Entry into curriculum specialist roles is realistic if you have strong classroom or training experience and can show curriculum work even from informal contexts. Volunteer curriculum projects, course materials you built independently, or instructional design coursework all count. Edtech startups and nonprofit education organizations tend to be more open to candidates transitioning from teaching than large district central offices are.
What does the curriculum specialist interview process look like?
Most curriculum specialist hiring processes include a phone or video screen, a panel interview with instructional leaders or department heads, and a practical task such as reviewing a lesson plan and giving feedback or presenting a curriculum unit you designed. Some organizations add a writing sample round. The full process typically moves across several weeks from initial screen to offer.
Where can I find and apply to curriculum specialist jobs?
You can find and apply to curriculum specialist jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States in one place. Find roles that match your background and apply directly to each listing without leaving the platform.
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