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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Learning Producer/Instructional Designer-Remote

  • Mountain View, CA (18 miles from San Mateo, CA)
  • 8 hours ago
  • Mountain View, CA (18 miles from San Mateo, CA)
  • 8 hours ago

Insight Global is looking for a Learning Producer to join a growing team within the L&D organization for a top level ISP company. The Senior Learning Producer is responsible for designing,...

Remote Work

Senior Learning & Development Specialist - III-HIV

  • Foster City, CA (3 miles from San Mateo, CA)
  • 8 hours ago
  • Foster City, CA (3 miles from San Mateo, CA)
  • 8 hours ago

. + Analyzes the characteristics of existing technologies and their use in instructional design. + Partners with subject matter experts and key stakeholders to identify training needs, improve training...

Learning and Development Specialist

  • South San Francisco, CA (8 miles from San Mateo, CA)
  • 22 hours ago
  • South San Francisco, CA (8 miles from San Mateo, CA)
  • 22 hours ago

Proficiency with eLearning tools (e.g., Articulate Storyline or Adobe Captivate) and Learning Management Systems (LMS)....

Senior Learning and Development Specialist

  • Foster City, CA (3 miles from San Mateo, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Foster City, CA (3 miles from San Mateo, CA)
  • 1 day ago

Finding a job that fits your lifestyle isnt always easy. Thats where Kelly comes in. Were seeking a Senior Learning and Development Specialist to work at a premier biopharmaceutical company in...

Leadership Development Learning Designer

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

The Leadership Development Learning Designer role will contribute at both a hands-on and a strategic level to shape and optimize Meta's learning experiences and resources for leaders and managers...

Language Arts Curriculum Designer, Assessment Focus

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

design is a plus WHAT TO INCLUDE IN YOUR APPLICATION Your resume A cover letter under 600 words that addresses the following questions: What are some challenges in developing online English Language...

Remote Work

Course Designer (Soft Skills)

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

Basic Qualifications Bachelor's degree in instructional design, learning design, or similar field....

Remote Work

Sr. Learning Experience Designer, Product Marketing Education, Amazon Ads

  • Sunnyvale, CA (20 miles from San Mateo, CA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Sunnyvale, CA (20 miles from San Mateo, CA)
  • 5 days ago

design are applied to create the required learning solutions and programs to create product learning content that best fits the needs of the learner (includes online, classroom, webinar-style courses...

Learning Experience Designer

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

You have experience in stakeholder management, are a strong collaborator, and are skilled in project management Nice to Haves: Atlassian Product Experience Degree in Adult Education, Instructional Design...

Education Specialist Instructional Coach, P.A.T.H. Intern Program (Starting in the 2025-2026 School Year)

  • Hayward, CA (14 miles from San Mateo, CA)
  • 10 days ago
  • Hayward, CA (14 miles from San Mateo, CA)
  • 10 days ago

The Alameda County Office of Education (ACOE) leads with a student-centered vision, innovating in the classroom and building safe and supportive community schools. We collaborate and partner with...

Senior 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

Manager, Revenue Enablement Instructional Design....

Machine Learning Developer II

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

Kforce has a client that is seeking a Machine Learning Developer II in Mountain View, CA.Duties Include: Develop and implement innovative AI and machine learning tools that will be used to improve...

Instructional Designer

  • Stanford, CA (13 miles from San Mateo, CA)
  • 12 days ago
  • Stanford, CA (13 miles from San Mateo, CA)
  • 12 days ago

. + Gain valuable experience in instructional design and educational technology....

E-Learning Designer (Contract)

  • Berkeley, CA (20 miles from San Mateo, CA)
  • 12 days ago
  • Berkeley, CA (20 miles from San Mateo, CA)
  • 12 days ago

Experience with Articulate Storyline....

Learning & Development Operations Specialist/Instructional Designer

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

FocusKPI is looking for a Learning & Development Operations Specialist/Instructional Designer to join one of our clients, a high-tech SaaS company. Work Location: Mountain View, CA Duration:...

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School Curriculum Specialist Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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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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