MSAP Curriculum Designer 1

Houston Independent School District • Houston, TX

1d • $90,000 - $110,000

About The Position

The MSAP Curriculum Designer is pivotal in propelling the implementation of the HISD Magnet Assistance School Program grant 2024 and the writing of TEKS aligned coursework for 6th and 7th grade for the 6 MSAP middle schools. The primary focus will be developing Houston ISD MSAP STEM & STEM+M curriculum, with specific emphasis on writing, revising and refining, to ensure alignment from Middle School to High School TEKS. This role will also serve as a liaison between the MSAP school STEM coordinators and the Magnet Cross Functional Teams, and school staff & stakeholders to effectively create and deliver standards-based, high quality professional development sessions aligned to the MSAP 6th and 7th grade STEM & STEM+M curriculum.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree (Master’s degree preferred)
• At least 3 years working in the district/central office of a large urban school district
• Teacher Certification
• Strong communication and writing skills.
• Proficiency in social media platforms and management tools.
• Basic knowledge of graphic design software (e.g., Canva, Adobe Creative Suite).
• Experience in writing middle school curriculum.
• Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines.
• Creative and detail-oriented mindset with strong organizational skills.
• Office equipment (e.g., computer, copier)
• Ability to carry and/or lift less than 15 pounds.

Responsibilities

• MSAP Curriculum Development: Design and create curriculum for 6th and 7th grade content area(s) and grade level band(s), ensuring alignment with Houston ISD's educational objectives, staTe TEKS and the MSAP grant requirements while working with department and central office personnel to align this curriculum from middle school to high school course requirements.
• TEKS Alignment and Rigor: Write and revise 6th and 7th grade curriculum to ensure compliance with Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) standards while maintaining a high level of academic rigor and depth of learning.
• Regularly vet, review and revise existing curriculum to align to state standards and district expectations. Collaborate with curriculum department and central office staff to implement a districtwide continuum of instructional services for students in magnet programs.
• Evaluate curriculum and magnet programs, conduct needs analysis through a sensitivity lens to ensure grade-level appropriateness, cultural relevance and alignment from Middle School to High School, and serve as a subject matter expert.
• Collaborate with teachers, principals, magnet coordinators, and regional staff regarding magnet curriculum and services in schools, advise on student placement and evaluation. Monitor systematic collection and analysis of student data to review achievement and evaluate effectiveness of districtwide instruction for students.
• TEKS-Driven Professional Development: Design and deliver professional development sessions focused on internalizing state standards and alignment to NES model for assigned content area(s) and grade level band(s).
• Other duties as assigned

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time