Bilingual Social Studies Curriculum Designer

Texas Curriculum Management Program Cooperative Bilingual Social Studies Specialist JobID: 5708 Position Type: Specialist/ Education Specialist II Reports To: TCR Coordinator, TCMPC Division/Department: Organizational Alignment and Performance/ Texas Curriculum Management Program Cooperative (TCMPC) Salary: This is a full-time, 12-month position at 232 days per year with a minimum annual salary of $74,229. This is a grant-funded position and continued employment is contingent upon grant renewal. Job Summary: Work independently under the supervision of the TCMPC TCR Coordinator, to produce freely available implementation support materials for Bluebonnet Learning instructional materials that can be used by teachers, coaches, and campus leaders, both independently and as a part of Professional Learning Communities (PLCs). Additional work will include providing additional capacity for the development and review of the Bluebonnet Learning K-5 Integrated instructional materials. Required Qualifications (years of experience, education, certifications): Education/Certificates • Bachelor's degree in education and/or content specific field Experience:

• 3+ years in a leadership role (grade-level, department, campus, district, etc.)
• 3+ years proven track record of student achievement in K-8+ instructional setting
• 3+ years successfully supporting/working with Emergent Bilingual students and students with disabilities

Knowledge:

• Thorough content-specific knowledge and expertise (Social Studies / History / Government)
• Thorough knowledge of dual language programming and instructional strategies for biliteracy/bilingualism in Texas

Skills:

• Ability to read, analyze, understand, internalize and apply rubrics to ensure high quality deliverables creation, evaluation and revision
• Proficient reading, writing, speaking in Spanish and in English
• Excellent verbal, writing and presentation skills
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail

Mindsets:

• Service oriented with a growth mindset directed toward continuous improvement and learning
• Innovative approach to problem solving
• Solutions oriented and flexible with an ability to work under pressure and to meet deadlines across multiple projects
• Demonstrate initiative as a self-starter who is able to work without continual direct oversight
• Systems thinker focused on alignment and streamlining

Preferred Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, & Education/Certificates): Education/Certificates: • Master's degree in administration, curriculum, instruction, and assessment or content specific field Experience:

• Strong background in curriculum writing/development
• 3+ years teaching secondary social studies courses (or a degree in history or related field)
• Experience as an Instructional Materials Review and Approval (IMRA) quality reviewer

Knowledge:

• Thorough knowledge of Covid Emergency Release (CER) instructional materials and Bluebonnet Learning instructional materials
• Working knowledge of general cognitive science as well as content-specific cognitive science (i.e. Research-Based Instructional Strategies)
• Working knowledge of generative AI applications
• Ability to determine suitability of instructional materials

Major Responsibilities: Serve as a representative of the Center, displaying courtesy, tact, consideration and discretion in all interactions with other members of the educational community and with the public. Engage in design, prototyping, production, distribution, evaluation, and continuous improvement of high-quality implementation support materials for Bluebonnet Learning, Edition 1instructional materials, including, but not limited to podcast scripts, unit podcasts, unit snapshots, content support videos, and PLC videos Embed implementation support materials to appropriate online platforms Develop and review instructional materials for Bluebonnet Learning K-5 Integrated Clearly communicate progress regarding development efforts including timelines, areas of concern, and potential solutions to supervisor Manage time, duties, and responsibilities for multiple projects simultaneously and reliably meet all deadlines with little oversight Collaborate professionally across multiple teams and projects Communicate consistently and clearly with various team members regarding multiple projects and timelines Collaborate with supervisor and team regarding development and constructive feedback Revise and edit materials with a strong attention to detail Revise any returned materials according to feedback prior to deadlines Reliably meet deadlines and deliver quality products Work productively in a virtual environment with reliance on video conferencing, email and phone as primary forms of communication Attend, as necessary, all meetings/trainings which may be delivered in-person, online/video, and/or by phone Perform other duties as assigned Supervisory Responsibilities: This position does not have any direct reports but may provide general direction to others. There may be a need to train new staff members. Working Conditions: Follow policy and procedures Travel to TCMPC meetings and events Adherence to and flexibility with required deadlines Ability to maintain emotional control under stressful situations Ability to sit at a desk and/or work on computer for prolonged periods Ability to work extended work hours according to project workflow Lifting and carrying up to 20 pounds Equipment Used: Follow policy and procedures Travel to TCMPC meetings and events Adherence to and flexibility with required deadlines Ability to maintain emotional control under stressful situations Ability to sit at a desk and/or work on computer for prolonged periods Ability to work extended work hours according to project workflow Lifting and carrying up to 20 pounds The above statements are intended to describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not intended to represent an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills that may be required. Postings current as of 10/18/2026 1:52:15 PM CST. Powered by applicant tracking, a product of Frontline Education. #J-18808-Ljbffr Education Service Center Region 13