Curriculum Specialist (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics)

Minimum Requirements

• Master’s degree from an accredited college or university.
• Five years of full-time, experience as a regularly appointed teacher in a specific content area and has involved supporting teachers in improving instructional practices, participating in curriculum development and providing professional development.

Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics Specialty

Minimum Requirements

• Master’s degree from an accredited college or university.
• Five years of full-time, experience as a regularly appointed teacher in either science, technology, engineering, arts or mathematics content area and has involved supporting teachers in improving instructional practices, participating in curriculum development and providing professional development.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Demonstrated knowledge of:
  • all aspects of the content and Common Core Standards.
  • current academic research and theory.
  • key components of curriculum and aligned assessments.

• • Demonstrated ability to:
• develop and align curriculum and related resources.
• plan and administer effective District-wide and school- specific professional development.
• review benchmark test content and design.
• build relationships and support teachers in understanding content-area instruction and the use of the curriculum engine.
• communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• establish and maintain effective working relationships.

Disclaimer

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.

Nondiscrimination

The School District of Philadelphia provides to all persons equal access to all categories of employment in this District, regardless of race, color, age, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, ancestry, national origin or handicap/disability, gender identity, or genetic information. Please refer to Board Policy 104 for further information regarding the District's commitment to Nondiscrimination in Employment Practices.

Certificates/Licenses

Possession of a valid Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Level II certificate to supervise the area for which application is made.

Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics Specialty

Possession of a valid Commonwealth of Pennsylvania certificate for K-12 Principal.