About this role
CUMBERLAND COUNTY SCHOOLS
Job Description
TITLE
K-12 Curriculum & Instructional Materials Specialist
FLSA STATUS
Exempt
QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution required;
master's degree preferred. Must possess or be eligible for North Carolina certification. Minimum of seven years of successful teaching experience; experience in instructional coaching preferred. Knowledge of the North Carolina Standard Course of Study, curriculum programs, evidence-based instructional strategies, inquiry, student-centered learning, and formative and summative assessment. Experience with grant writing, writing for publication, grant-seeking initiatives, and developing resources through grants and community support. Strong research, written and verbal communication, facilitation, presentation, and professional learning skills, including knowledge of adult learning. Ability to collaborate with district and school staff and community representatives and to organize budgets, inventories, spreadsheets, and data management systems.
REPORTS TO
Assistant Superintendent of Elementary Curriculum and Instruction
JOB GOAL
To strengthen student achievement by coordinating curriculum and instructional support, securing grant and community resources, and managing district instructional materials. The facilitator serves as a member of the K-12 Curriculum and lnstruction team and works with district leaders, schools, instructional coaches, and community partners to align resources and support with district and school improvement goals.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Curriculum and lnstructional Support
Communicates the vision and expectations for the district instructional support model using current research, program evaluation tools, and data-informed performance measures.
Coordinates the use of core and supplemental curriculum resources, evidence-based instructional strategies, digital resources, and appropriate formative assessment practices.
Curates curriculum resources and helps develop systems to evaluate implementation of the CCS core curriculum, district resources, and school supports.
Assists in coordinating department professional learning and instructional coach development; establishes coaching and data cycles to support teachers.
Leads collaborative teacher groups to strengthen content instruction, review research, examine student work, and support inquiry, blended learning, and student-centered instruction.
Compiles, analyzes, and shares student and implementation data to monitor department initiatives, inform continuous improvement, and support school improvement planning.
Promotes approved instructional tools and practices that address diverse student needs and
strengthen student engagement and learning.
Oversees district online education, credit recovery and teleconferencing programs; serves as
the Curriculum and lnstruction liaison for district master scheduling and course creation
initiatives.
Instructional Materials and Resources
Provides leadership in developing, implementing, managing, monitoring, and evaluating district instructional materials and resources, including print and digital content.
Supports the integration of core and digital content, identifies digital resources, and remains
current with instructional technology.
Supports vetting, selection, adoption, and use of print and digital curriculum resources aligned with district instructional priorities.
Evaluates the effectiveness of the instructional materials and resources program and
coordinates improvements with appropriate departments.
Maintains accurate, current records of textbooks, digital resources, inventories, requests,
orders, and deliveries; ensures timely ordering, processing, and delivery to schools.
Budget and Fiscal Management
Maintains accountability for district instructional materials and resources, including print
textbook inventories and digital resources.
Prepares budgets, coordinates with other departments, and maintains accurate financial records, reports, and inventories in accordance with local, state, and federal policies.
Serves as team player and role model for other employees in the organization; demonstrates a commitment to continuous quality improvement; supports and exhibits organizational core values of caring, respect, integrity, responsibility, high expectations, being customer driven, and valuing fairness.
Performs other duties as assigned by the Assistant Superintendent of Elementary Curriculum
and lnstruction.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Must have finger dexterity and be able to physically perform the basic life operational functions of sitting, light lifting, pushing, pulling, talking, hearing, and repetitive motion, including computer use.
Auditory acuity at a level to hear telephone conversations, customer questions and concerns, and supervisor vocalized instructions.
Visual acuity to read and analyze computer screen, documents, and correspondence.
Must be able to express and exchange ideas by means of spoken and written word to individuals
as well as large groups of people.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
Must possess a valid North Carolina driver's license and be able to travel in a personal vehicle for business purposes.
Must possess the ability to work a flexible schedule, sometimes exceeding 40 hours per week.
Must possess strong technology skills with Google Workspace, including Google Sheets,
Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint, email, and digital learning tools