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K-12 Instructional Technology Curriculum Specialist - 2 year assignment (Anticipated Opening)

JobID: 2094

Position Type:
  District Positions/Curriculum Specialist


Location:
  District


Date Available:
  on or about 7/1/25


Closing Date:
  until filled


  ANNOUNCEMENT OF VACANCY (ANTICIPATED)
Wethersfield Public Schools
Wethersfield, Connecticut
Curriculum Specialist
Date posted: April 2025


The Wethersfield Public Schools partner with the community and families in fostering our students’ ongoing education in a safe and engaging learning environment.  Our schools are demographically diverse and are characterized by respectful behavior, trusting relationships, caring educators/administrators/staff, and continuous learning.
 
Position:  K-12 Instructional Technology Curriculum Specialist (two-year assignment)  
School:  Home School TBD
Reports To:  Instructional Supervisors for Curriculum and Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum
Start Date:  On or around July 1, 2025 to allow the scheduling of the additional (7) contracted days
Compensation:  $56,162 - $111,280 (full-time annual) teacher work year plus an additional seven (7) days              
Application Date:  Posting will remain open until filled
 
The K-12 Curriculum Specialist is a certified teacher who has demonstrated a high level of proficiency in teaching and who possesses a thorough knowledge of instructional strategies, child development, curriculum, classroom management, and adult learning research.  This position incorporates both building-level and district-level responsibilities.  At the building level, the primary function is collaborating with and coaching teachers focused on improving engaging instruction and leveraging evidence-based instructional strategies across all content areas and integrating technology tools that further engage students in deep learning related to the curriculum objectives.  This includes coaching classroom teachers in planning, developing, and using differentiated instructional strategies and materials, use of instructional technology, and data-driven instructional practices. At the district level, the Curriculum Specialist will enhance instructional programs through work in curriculum, instruction, assessment, and staff development.  
 
Duties of the position include the following:
 
• Provide coaching for teachers in implementing curriculum and best practices and research-based instructional strategies across the content areas and in alignment with the School and District Improvement plans;
• Assist classroom teachers with using assessment results to determine student needs and evaluate student progress;
• Work with classroom teachers in developing differentiated classroom strategies and activities that address enrichment as well as intervention needs of students;
• Assist classroom teachers with developing curriculum mapping and common formative assessments;
• Coordinate, organize, and implement effective professional development;
• Provide information on current research, best practices, and materials for school-based staff;
• Collaborate with the building-based school improvement/leadership teams, grade level teams, data teams, etc. to enhance program improvement;
• Collaborate with administrators to enhance program improvement including piloting materials, supporting program improvement goals, and providing feedback from teachers;
• Collaborate on the review and selection of instructional technology materials and software for content areas;
• Attend state/national content area meetings and network to improve programmatic outcomes;
 
• Renew and manage district software subscriptions, and pursue student data privacy agreements as necessary;
• Provide technical assistance and support classroom teachers with problem-solving around technical and instructional questions;
• Collaborate with teachers, teacher-leaders, and administrators to review and evaluate software and assistive technology to ensure alignment with vision, budget and curricular goals;
• Facilitate the integration of digital citizenship lessons with curricular units;
• Provide oversight for district data warehouse for assessments (EduClimber) and ongoing training for staff;
• Collaborate with district administrators and teachers to update and improve the district website and school based pages;
• Perform other duties and responsibilities assigned by the supervisor.
 
Qualifications:
• CT Certification in grades K-12 as this role works closely with teachers at all levels. Certification may be in a variety of areas, but must have a certification(s) that covers grades K-12.
• Master’s Degree in curriculum, education, instructional technology, or core content area is preferred but not required;
• Five years of experience as a professional educator, with evidence of a high level of proficiency in teaching, a thorough knowledge of instructional strategies, child development, curriculum, and classroom management required;
• Google Certified Teacher or other certification programs (AI, etc.) preferred;
• Ability to articulate specific knowledge of current theory, best practices, and school leadership;
• Strong collaborative and interpersonal skills to lead teachers, parents, and members of the school community;
• Ability to bring research-based insight to curriculum development in order to improve student achievement;
• Knowledge of best practices in instruction and assessment;
• Experience with special populations;
• Demonstrated expertise in a variety of content areas related to curriculum, instruction, and assessment;
• Ability to integrate instructional technology resources into district curriculum;
• Ability to read, interpret, and summarize assessment results including standardized tests;
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence;
• Ability to speak effectively before administrators, staff, parents and students;
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists;
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form
• Ability to apply knowledge of current educational research and theory;
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, staff, and the community;
• Ability to perform duties with awareness of all district requirements and Board of Education policies;
• Ability to meet deadlines with severe time constraints
 
To apply, please submit an application, including a resume, online at https://www.applitrack.com/wethersfield/onlineapp
 
Wethersfield Public School System-Nondiscrimination Policy
The Wethersfield Public Schools is committed to a policy of equal opportunity/affirmative action for all qualified persons.  The Wethersfield Public Schools does not discriminate in any employment practice, education program, or educational activity on the basis of race, color, religious creed, sex, age, national origin, ancestry, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity of expression, disability (including, but not limited to, intellectual disability, past or present history of mental disorder, physical disability or learning disability), genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by Connecticut state and/or federal nondiscrimination laws.  The Department of Education does not unlawfully discriminate in employment and licensing against qualified persons with a prior criminal conviction.  Inquiries regarding the Wethersfield Public School System’s nondiscrimination policies and practices should be directed to:  Title IX Coordinator, Director of Special Services, 127 Hartford Avenue, Wethersfield, CT  06109
 
 
 
 




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