Note:
This posting will close at 4pm on 8/6/2026.
Position Title
Curriculum Specialist Science (6-8)
Custom Job Purpose
This position exists to focus on student learning by providing support and assistance to teachers and school-based administration. Provides extensive, responsible leadership in science curriculum development, creation of science assessments, and analysis of curriculum and school performance.
Essential Functions of this Job
Provides leadership for communicating, planning, organizing, and training schools to enhance teacher performance and increase student achievement in science. Responsible for identifying areas of student strengths and weaknesses and recommending programmatic revisions based on teacher and student performance. Supervises, coordinates, analyzes, and monitors the district K-12 science curriculum and the overall function of the science program. Assists in the selection of science instructional materials and prepares, supervises, and administers budget for equipment purchases, supplies and repairs. Collaborates with K-12 Curriculum Specialists and Instructional Specialist to plan, deliver, and evaluate teacher professional learning opportunities. Assists with the identification and recruitment of students into K-12 accelerated programs. Assists with teacher recruitment and placement in schools. Responsible for communicating state statutes, Department of Education (DOE) updates, district procedures, and test report analysis. Plans, organizes, and implements academic competitions and exhibitions as directed by Senior Director, Science/Acceleration. Represents the district at state science supervisor meetings.
Essential Functions of this Job (cont.)
Non-Essential Functions of this Job
Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Master's degree in science, science education or educational leadership. Considerable experience in curriculum development and teacher training. Minimum of five (5) years successful science teaching experience at the secondary level. Certification in Biology 6-12, Earth Science 6-12, Chemistry 6-12, or Physics 6-12.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Thorough knowledge of the Common Core State and Next Generation Sunshine State Science Standards. Knowledge of national, state, and district educational goals. Knowledge of research and best practices related to science and Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics (STEAM) education. Knowledge of program planning, curriculum development, and test report interpretation. Ability to analyze data. Extensive interpersonal skills, ability to relate to others and facilitate groups. Ability to communicate effectively.
Work Context
Requires some sitting and standing, walking and moving about to coordinate work. Requires the use of alternative communication systems, such as electronic mail, telephones, and computers. Requires coordination of work tasks to establish priorities, set goals and meet deadlines. Requires face-to-face discussions and contact with individuals and/or teams. Requires work with both internal and external contacts, and with the public.
Physical Environment
Requires working indoors in environmentally controlled conditions. Requires sitting for the majority of the day, and the ability to lift, carry, move and/or position objects infrequently weighing up to 20 pounds.
Collective Bargaining Agreement
Non-Union
Salary Grade
SG 20.4
Pay Grade
FLSA Status
Exempt
Local Code
10936
EEO5
43
Approval Date
7/31/13
