Curriculum Designer 1, K-5 Math

Job Description

Location: Hattie Mae White Department: Curriculum Design K-5 Math Team 2 Area:District Wide Contract Months:12 Salary Range: $90,000.00 – $110,000.00 Academic Year: 26-27 ## JOB SUMMARY The District Curriculum Writer 1, K-5 Math primary focus of this role is developing Houston ISD NES (New Education System) curriculum in mathematics grades Kinder through 5th with a specific emphasis on writing teacher-facing curriculum including slide decks with teacher guidance for implementation, Demonstration of Learning (DOL), student activities and differentiated assignments aligned to the learning objective provided for each day. ## MAJOR DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES 1\. NES Curriculum Development: Design and create curriculum for assigned content area(s) and grade level band(s), ensuring alignment with NES model and Houston ISD’s educational objectives. This includes slides, student activities, assessments, and differentiated assignments. 2\. Curriculum Evaluation: Evaluate curriculum through a sensitivity lens to ensure grade-level appropriateness and cultural relevance. 3\. Participation of Brain Trusts (PLC): Participate in collaborative brain trust sessions to gather insights, share expertise, and foster innovation in curriculum design and instructional strategies to ensure alignment, correctness, and clarity of each lesson document. ## MAJOR DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES CONTINUED 4\. TEKS-Driven Professional Development: Attend professional development sessions focused on internalizing state standards and alignment to NES model for assigned content area(s) and grade level band(s). 5\. Performs other job-related duties as assigned. ## EDUCATION Bachelor’s degree *Applicants who do not meet these education qualifications may be considered if they have a unique combination of education and work experiences that indicate potential for success in this role. ## WORK EXPERIENCE At least 3 years working in the district/central office of a large urban school district *Applic…