Curriculum Designer 1 - Curriculum

Location : Hattie Mae White

Department : Curriculum Professional Development

Area : Northeast

Contract Months : 12

Salary Range : $90,000.00 $110,000.00

Academic Year : 24-25

JOB SUMMARY

The Curriculum PD NES Vetter / PD 1 is pivotal in propelling Houston ISD's educational objectives forward, in alignment with Destination 2035 and Quality Instruction expectations.

The primary focus is developing Houston ISD NES (New Education System) curriculum, with a specific emphasis on writing, revising, and refining, to ensure alignment.

This role also serves as a liaison between multiple stakeholders to effectively create and deliver standards-based, high-quality professional development sessions aligned to the NES Curriculum.

MAJOR DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• NES Curriculum Development : Design and create curriculum for assigned content area(s) and grade level band(s), ensuring alignment with NES model and Houston ISD's educational objectives.
• TEKS Alignment and Rigor : Write and revise curriculum to ensure compliance with Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) standards while maintaining a high level of academic rigor and depth of learning.
• Curriculum Vetting : Regularly vett, review and revise existing curriculum to align to state standards and district expectations.

MAJOR DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES CONTINUED

• Curriculum Evaluation : Evaluate curriculum through a sensitivity lens to ensure grade-level appropriateness and cultural relevance.
• Facilitation of Brain Trusts : Lead collaborative brain trust sessions to gather insights, share expertise, and foster innovation in curriculum design and instructional strategies.
• TEKS-Driven Professional Development : Design and deliver professional development sessions focused on internalizing state standards and alignment to NES model for assigned content area(s) and grade level band(s).
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

EDUCATION

Bachelor’s degree

Applicants who do not meet these education qualifications may be considered if they have a unique combination of education and work experiences that indicate potential for success in this role.

WORK EXPERIENCE

At least 3 years working in the district / central office of a large urban school district

Applicants who do not meet these work experience qualifications may be considered if they have a unique combination of education and work experiences that indicate potential for success in this role.

SKILL AND / OR REQUIRED LICENSING / CERTIFICATION

Microsoft Office

LEADERSHIP RESPONSIBILITIES

Work Leadership. Regularly provides project management or team leadership to a group of two or more employees but does not have formal supervisory responsibility.

Leading and directing is restricted to monitoring work and providing guidance on escalated issues. Most of work time is spent performing many of the same duties they are leading.

WORK COMPLEXITY / INDEPENDENT JUDGMENT

Work is substantially complex, varied and regularly requires the selection and application of technical and detailed guidelines.

Independent judgment is required to identify, select, and apply the most appropriate methods as well as interpret precedent.

Position regularly makes recommendations to management on areas of significance to the department. Supervision received typically consists of providing direction on the more complex projects and new job duties and priorities.

BUDGET AUTHORITY

Compiles and organizes data and figures.

PROBLEM SOLVING

Decisions are made on both routine and non-routine matters with some latitude but are still subject to approval. Job is occasionally expected to recommend new solutions to problems and improve existing methods or generate new ideas.

IMPACT OF DECISIONS

Decisions have considerable impact to multiple divisions or the organization causing risks or improvements to relationships, significant efficiencies, or delays in operations, and / or significant financial gains or expenses.

Errors are serious and difficult to discover, normally involve decisions not subject to detailed review and will result in excessive costs and / or significant project delays.

COMMUNICATION / INTERACTIONS

Collaborate and solve problems works with others to resolve problems, clarify or interpret complex information / policies, and provide initial screening / negotiations without approval authority.

Interactions are typically with customers, senior level professional staff, and managers.

CUSTOMER RELATIONSHIPS

Anticipates customer needs, identifies, and champions opportunities for the development and implementation of new services and methods to meet or exceed customer needs.

Establishes customer service standards and feedback mechanisms across departments.

WORKING / ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS

Work is normally performed in a typical interior work environment which does not subject the employee to any hazardous or unpleasant elements.

Ability to carry and / or lift less than 15 pounds.

Houston Independent School District is an equal opportunity employer.