School Curriculum Specialist Jobs in San Mateo, CA

A School Curriculum Specialist is an integral part of school administration who is tasked with developing, implementing, and evaluating curriculum programs for schools. They work closely with teachers and education administrators to identify educational needs, set learning goals, and establish policies and standards. They also play a key role in ensuring that the curriculum aligns with mandated learning benchmarks and standards. The curriculum specialist will often lead teacher training sessions, review and select textbooks and other educational materials, and advise on instructional methodologies.

Important skills for a School Curriculum Specialist include strong communication, analytical thinking, problem-solving, leadership, and a deep understanding of educational theories and practices. They should have a strong knowledge of curriculum design and development, pedagogical methods, and assessment techniques. A master's degree in education or a related field is typically required, and some states may require a specific certification in curriculum and instruction. Prior roles a person might have before becoming a School Curriculum Specialist could include Classroom Teacher, Department head, or Instructional Coordinator.

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Instructional Designer (Pool) San Mateo County Community College District

  • San Mateo, CA
  • 23 hours ago
  • San Mateo, CA
  • 23 hours ago

Instructional Designer (Pool) San Mateo County Community College District Posting Number: 2014387F Department: $Department Location: Skyline College, Caada College, College of San Mateo Position...

CX Content Development Specialist

  • San Francisco, CA (15 miles from San Mateo, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • San Francisco, CA (15 miles from San Mateo, CA)
  • 1 day ago

FocusKPI is looking for a CX Content Development Specialist to join one of our clients, a high-tech SaaS company. As a Content Specialist on the client's CX Scaled Content Creation team, youll...

Learning And Development Specialist

  • San Mateo, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • San Mateo, CA
  • 1 day ago

One of our clients, a global leader in gaming and entertainment, is hiring for a Coordinator, Technical Leadership Development. This is a mostly remote position, with occasional onsite as needed...

0.16 FTE Physical Education Enrichment Teacher/ Specialist - Grades: (TK - 5th) - (Farallone View Elementary School)

  • Half Moon Bay, CA (8 miles from San Mateo, CA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Half Moon Bay, CA (8 miles from San Mateo, CA)
  • 4 days ago

Requirements / Qualifications Valid CA Multiple Subject Teaching credential with English Language Authorization (ELA) or CLAD; Physical Education authorization preferred. * Previous experience...

0.32 FTE Science Enrichment Teacher/ Specialist - Grades: (TK - 5th) - (Farallone View Elementary School)

  • Half Moon Bay, CA (8 miles from San Mateo, CA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Half Moon Bay, CA (8 miles from San Mateo, CA)
  • 4 days ago

Requirements / Qualifications Valid CA Multiple Subject Teaching credential with English Language Authorization (ELA) or CLAD; Science authorization preferred. * Previous experience teaching...

Instructional Designer

  • Dublin, CA (24 miles from San Mateo, CA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Dublin, CA (24 miles from San Mateo, CA)
  • 5 days ago

Proficiency with eLearning authoring tools (e.g., Articulate Storyline, Rise, Adobe Captivate, Camtasia). Experience with Learning Management Systems (e.g., Workday Learning, Cornerstone, Moodle)....

Instructional Designer (Temporary)

  • San Mateo, CA
  • 8 days ago
  • San Mateo, CA
  • 8 days ago

SnapLogic is a leading provider of generative integration solutions, empowering enterprises to seamlessly connect and manage their data across complex ecosystems. Our platform enables customers to...

Instructional Designer

  • South San Francisco, CA (8 miles from San Mateo, CA)
  • 10 days ago
  • South San Francisco, CA (8 miles from San Mateo, CA)
  • 10 days ago

Storyline, HTML, and JavaScript programming knowledge ID Solid knowledge of course development software and at least one Learning Management System Visual design skills (ex Dreamweaver, Photoshop,...

Instructional Designer

  • San Francisco, CA (15 miles from San Mateo, CA)
  • 10 days ago
  • San Francisco, CA (15 miles from San Mateo, CA)
  • 10 days ago

As an Instructional Designer,you will be the architect of engaging and effective learning experiences across our diverse teams, including Ops, Engineering, IPS, Product, and more. You will...

GPU Machine Learning Developer Tools Engineer

  • Cupertino, CA (22 miles from San Mateo, CA)
  • 11 days ago
  • Cupertino, CA (22 miles from San Mateo, CA)
  • 11 days ago

Job Summary Summary Posted: Jun 02, 2025 Weekly Hours: 40 Role Number: 200607354 Apples Graphics, Games, and Machine Learning Software team develops Metal, an API for GPU programming that allows...

Academic Advisor - College of Engineering - Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering,

  • Mountain View, CA (18 miles from San Mateo, CA)
  • 14 days ago
  • Mountain View, CA (18 miles from San Mateo, CA)
  • 14 days ago

Academic Advisor - College of Engineering - Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Employer Carnegie Mellon University Location Silicon Valley, California, United States Salary...

Instructional Designer

  • San Francisco, CA (15 miles from San Mateo, CA)
  • 23 days ago
  • San Francisco, CA (15 miles from San Mateo, CA)
  • 23 days ago

Meta is seeking an experienced Instructional Designer to join the Business Education team, a global training team dedicated to delivering exceptional learning experiences for people across...

Machine Learning Developer II

  • Mountain View, CA (18 miles from San Mateo, CA)
  • 25 days ago
  • Mountain View, CA (18 miles from San Mateo, CA)
  • 25 days ago

Our client, a leader in financial software is hiring a Machine Learning Developer to join their team in Mountain View, CA. You will have the opportunity to work a hybrid schedule (3 days onsite /...

Internship, Instructional Designer, Collision (Fall 2025)

  • Fremont, CA (18 miles from San Mateo, CA)
  • 26 days ago
  • Fremont, CA (18 miles from San Mateo, CA)
  • 26 days ago

Storyline and Rise preferred Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills for delivering complex technical training Strong time management, organizational, project planning, and...

Director of Curriculum & Instruction

  • San Francisco, CA (15 miles from San Mateo, CA)
  • 29 days ago
  • San Francisco, CA (15 miles from San Mateo, CA)
  • 29 days ago

Qualifications: Master's degree in Early Childhood Education, Curriculum & Instruction, Educational Leadership, or a related education field (required)....

Demographic Data for San Mateo, CA

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Salary for School Curriculum Specialist Jobs in San Mateo, CA

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Highest Education Level

School Curriculum Specialists in San Mateo, CA offer the following education background
Master's Degree
54.9%
Bachelor's Degree
19.9%
Doctorate Degree
18.2%
High School or GED
2.7%
Associate's Degree
2.0%
Vocational Degree or Certification
1.8%
Some College
0.3%
Some High School
0.2%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by School Curriculum Specialists in San Mateo, CA
2-4 years
32.4%
6-8 years
28.3%
4-6 years
16.8%
1-2 years
11.0%
None
11.0%
10+ years
0.3%
Less than 1 year
0.1%



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