Curriculum & Instruction Specialist, Grades 3-5

Position Details

• Reporting Manager : Director, Curriculum & Instruction
• Status : Salary, Exempt
• Type : Regular, Full-Time (12-Month)
• Program : Stellar Virtual

Overview
The Curriculum Specialist, Grades 3-5 will serve as a vital resource for our teachers, driving improved student outcomes through expert content knowledge, effective instructional strategies, and data-driven decision-making. This role requires a dynamic individual who is passionate about education, adept at analyzing data, and committed to fostering a culture of continuous improvement. The Curriculum & Instruction Specialist, Grades 3-5 will be a leader in content development, professional learning, and instructional support. This position will support educators across all states within Stellar Virtual, ensuring consistent and high-quality content delivery and instructional guidance, while adapting to the unique needs of each campus. 

Essential Duties

• Teacher Learning Opportunities: 
  
  
  • Host and facilitate regular PLCs focused on deepening teacher content knowledge, exploring effective content teaching strategies, and analyzing student content outcomes. 
  • Design and deliver targeted learning opportunities for teachers based on data analysis and identified needs. 
• Instructional Strategies:
  
  
  • Collaborate with educators to implement effective, evidence-based instructional strategies that align with curriculum goals and improve student outcomes.
  • Provide ongoing coaching and professional development to teachers on the use of best instructional practices, tailored to meet diverse student needs.
  • Analyze student performance data to inform instructional decisions and continuously refine teaching strategies for optimal learning impact.
• Data-Driven Decision Making:
  
  
  • Make informed, data-driven decisions regarding content modifications, resource development, and professional learning opportunities.
• Content Development and Modification:
  
  
  • Responsible for the development, maintenance, and oversight of master course content for each state.  
  • Create content modifications or additional resources to support diverse learners, based on data and student needs.
  • Oversee the development of new courses, either by creating content directly or managing teacher-led content creation.
  • Provide guidance and support to teachers on implementing content accommodations and modifications for students with diverse learning needs.
• Instructional Observation and Feedback:
  
  
  • Conduct informal live instruction observations, focusing on teaching strategies, content delivery, and lesson planning quality.
  • Provide constructive feedback to teachers to enhance their instructional effectiveness.
• Content Perspective Hiring Support:
  
  
  • Support the hiring process by reviewing Jobma interviews and providing content-specific feedback to hiring committees.
• Communication :
  
  
  • Establish and maintain clear communication channels with leadership and teachers, ensuring timely and effective information sharing.
• You will play a key role in our collective success by proactively pivoting to support emerging business needs and strategic priorities directed by your manager.

Knowledge, Skills & Attributes

• A minimum of 3 years of relevant work experience in a virtual education environment, and at least 2 years of experience in a traditional classroom setting.
• Experience providing ongoing support and guidance to teachers to enhance their content knowledge and instructional practices.
• Demonstrate a deep understanding of subject matter content and the platforms used for content delivery
• Experience utilizing data to inform decisions about content, instruction, and professional development.
• Proven experience working independently with minimal supervision, including the ability to manage a digital task list and maintain a stable remote (home-office) infrastructure.
• Minimum of 1–2 years of experience using the Google Workspace suite (Docs, Sheets, Slides, Drive) in a professional or academic setting.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate complex ideas via written channels (Email, Google Chat, and Document Comments) with high clarity and low ambiguity.
• Access to a private, secure, high-speed internet connection with a minimum of 25 Mbps download and 10 Mbps upload speeds.

Education & Certification Requirements

• A bachelor's degree in Education, Business, or a related field.
• A master's degree in Curriculum and Instruction or Instructional Technology is preferred but not required.
• A valid teaching certificate in the state where the candidate resides, consistent with Stellar Virtual’s approved hiring locations

Benefits & Incentives (Full-Time Only)

• Competitive vacation and paid time off plans
• Comprehensive medical (HMO, HDHP, and PPO), dental, and vision plans with varying coverage for employees and their families, with options available in all states, including a high-deductible health plan (HDHP) option.
• 401(k) retirement plan (pre- and post-tax options) with matching contribution up to 3% after one year of employment
• Additional supplemental disability, life, critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident, legal aid, and ID theft protection plans
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) or Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Two paid closure weeks each year (weeks of July 4 and December 25)
• 11 Company-paid Holidays

State Hiring Eligibility

Primary States: Stellar Virtual actively hires educators in Arizona (AZ), Indiana (IN), Iowa (IA), Missouri (MO), Oregon (OR), Tennessee (TN), Texas (TX), and Washington (WA).

Limited States: Stellar Virtual may consider candidates residing in Alabama (AL), Arkansas (AR), Colorado (CO), Florida (FL), Georgia (GA), Illinois (IL), Kansas (KS), Kentucky (KY), Louisiana (LA), Massachusetts (MA), Mississippi (MS), New Hampshire (NH), North Carolina (NC), Oklahoma (OK), Pennsylvania (PA), South Carolina (SC), Utah (UT), Virginia (VA), and Wisconsin (WI)

State Eligibility Requirements: Stellar Virtual is currently unable to hire candidates who reside in the following states: Alaska, California, Connecticut, Delaware, Hawaii, Maine, Maryland, Michigan, New York, and Rhode Island, or any state not otherwise listed as an approved hiring location for this organization. Applicants residing in any of these states, or in any state not included in Stellar Virtual's approved hiring locations, will not be considered for this position. We encourage candidates to confirm their state of residence aligns with our current hiring footprint before applying.

Employment "At-Will" Statement :  For W-2 employment, Stellar Virtual is an at-will employer. This means the employee and Stellar Virtual can terminate the employment at any time, with or without cause or notice, as legally permitted. This job description does not guarantee continued employment or a contract. All 1099 status is excluded.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) :  Stellar Virtual is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.