Job Description

Social Studies Curriculum Specialist- Secondary (2026-2027 School Year) - (13487)

Job Title: Curriculum Coach

Position Function: Assists teachers in buildings with instruction through modeling, observation, feedback, and coaching. Actively participates as a member of the Curriculum and Instructional Design team to support curriculum, curriculum development, staff development, instruction and assessments related to (particular content) skills across all content areas.

Essential Performance Responsibilities:

• Provides support to schools regarding (particular content) curriculum, staff development, instruction and assessment
• Develops and presents professional development that is aligned with adult learning theory
• Collaborates with all members of the Learning Services Division
• Coordinates professional development, curriculum development, and assessments
• Maintains and broadens knowledge of current educational research in curriculum and instruction
• Facilitates New Teacher Orientation and New Teacher Induction for (particular content area)
• Data collection that includes assessment data as well as teacher and student interviews, and data analysis
• Supports district interdisciplinary programs as appropriate
• Develop and align district's (particular content area) curriculum standards and programs
• Maintains communications with KSDE curriculum representatives regarding standards, assessment practices, and state initiatives related to (particular content area)
• Leads professional development associated with instruction and district initiatives as appropriate for teacher/student groups. Typical tasks may include Coaching conversations, Small group activities, Large group presentations
• Works with the other Curriculum Coaches for PK-12 articulation of curriculum
• Actively participates as a member of a new teacher induction team, and monthly teacher support meetings; such as high school department chair meetings

Additional Duties: Assists with additional duties as assigned by Supervisor.

Equipment: The employee must demonstrate the ability to use basic office equipment such as computers, scanners, copiers, and fax machine. Must always comply with WPS guidelines for equipment use.

Travel: Limited travel between schools and central offices may be required.

Physical and Mental Demands:

• Work in standard office and school building environments
• Ability to work outdoors during outdoor student activities
• Additional demands upon request of Supervisor

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Communicates effectively both verbally and in writing
• Demonstrates flexibility in handling multiple priorities
• Demonstrates technology acuity
• Works well with students and teachers
• Exercises organizational skills for setting and accomplishing both short and long term goals
• Displays a significant degree of professionalism and confidentiality
• Ability to conform to proper standards of professional dress and appearance
• Knowledge of company's mission, purpose, goals and the role of every employee in achieving each of them

Interrelations:

• Contact with personnel within the district and with customers and vendors
• Will be working under the direct supervision of the department supervisor in order to complete day to day tasks
• Will be working with a diverse population requiring the ability to handle all situations with tact and diplomacy
• Must understand and respond appropriately to customer needs and maintain a positive attitude with all customers and colleagues
• Expected to interact with all internal and external customers in a friendly, professional manner and provide quick, responsive customer service

Employee Punctuality and Appearance:

• In order for schools to operate effectively, employees are expected to perform all assigned duties and work all scheduled hours during each designated workday, unless the employee has received approved leave
• Any deviation from assigned hours must have prior approval from the employee's supervisor or building administrator
• All employees are required to report to work dressed in a manner that reflects a positive image of USD 259 and is appropriate for their position

Qualification Profile:

• Must hold a Kansas Teaching License
• Minimum of five years of successful teaching experience

FLSA Status: Exempt

Work Locations Alvin E. Morris Administrative Center (AMAC) 903 S. Edgemoor Wichita 67218 Shift Day Job Schedule Full-time Calendar T190 - 190 Teacher Day Contract Benefits Yes Job Posting Apr 20, 2026, 5:41:41 PM

Job Tags

Full time, Contract work, Temporary work, Work at office, Shift work

Similar Jobs