School Curriculum Specialist Jobs in California

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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E Learning Course Developer

  • Nityo Infotech Corporation
  • San Diego, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • San Diego, CA
  • 1 day ago

Job title: E Learning Course Developer (Articulate Storyline 360 & LMS) Work Location with Zip code: San Diego, CA 92101 Duration of the project: 12 Months Must have skills: Articulate Storyline 360...

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Instructional Designer

  • Taco Bell
  • Irvine, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • Irvine, CA
  • 1 day ago

Development and delivery within an online and blended learning environment is a primary focus of the position. The Instructional Designer reports to the Manager of Learning & Development....

Hybrid

Instructional Designer (Service Planning & Design)

  • Infobahn Softworld Inc.
  • Livermore, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • Livermore, CA
  • 1 day ago

Instructional Designer (Service Planning & Design) Location: Livermore, CA (Remote) Duration: Long-Term Contract Position Overview Join us at PG&E Academy and be part of a team committed to...

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Academic Advisor

  • Loma Linda University Health
  • Loma Linda, CA
  • 2 days ago
  • Loma Linda, CA
  • 2 days ago

The Academic Advisor provides advising services to current students, counsels students on curriculum-specific matters, major exploration and other academic-related issues. Acts as a liaison...

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Instructional Designer, RapidLearning

  • Anduril Industries
  • Costa Mesa, CA
  • 2 days ago
  • Costa Mesa, CA
  • 2 days ago

The ideal candidate is proficient in Cortona3D/RapidLearning for Teamcenter, TypeScript, and familiar with Articulate Storyline 360 for training content development....

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Regional Curriculum & Instruction Specialist

  • Visalia, CA
  • 2 days ago
  • Visalia, CA
  • 2 days ago

Apply Now Starting Salary: $85,000 - $95,000 /year based on experience PLUS $2,000 Annual Educion Stipend! Environment: Special Educion Programs, Grades K-12 Regional Assignment: N./Central...

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(Agile1)Instructional Designer, Training Curriculum Dev

  • Abacus Service Corporation
  • Oakland, CA
  • 2 days ago
  • Oakland, CA
  • 2 days ago

Proficiency in Articulate Storyline, PowerPoint, and Word. Flexibility to work on multiple development efforts simultaneously....

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(Agile1)Instructional Designer, Training Curriculum Dev

  • Axelon Services Corporation
  • Oakland, CA
  • 2 days ago
  • Oakland, CA
  • 2 days ago

Strong knowledge of Articulate Storyline, PowerPoint, and Word. Flexibility to work on simultaneous development efforts as needed....

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CYP Training and Curriculum Specialist

  • NAVBASE Ventura County/Pt Mugu
  • Port Hueneme, CA
  • 3 days ago
  • Port Hueneme, CA
  • 3 days ago

CYP Training and Curriculum Specialist Department of the Navy Commander, Navy Installions Command Naval Base Ventura, CNRSW N96 Summary The CYP T&C Specialist's purpose is threefold: to provide...

In Person Full Time

PT Faculty POOL - Instructional Specialist (Math Success Center)

  • Long Beach City College
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 3 days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 3 days ago

PT Faculty POOL - Instructional Specialist (Math Success Center) Salary $77.64 - $99.18 Hourly Location Both Liberal Arts Campus & Trade Tech and Community Learning Campus, CA Job Type Part-Time...

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CURRICULUM & INSTRUCTION SPECIALIST; Teacher on Special Assignment; Math (TOSA) - Academic Services

  • Calexico Unified School District
  • Calexico, CA
  • 3 days ago
  • Calexico, CA
  • 3 days ago

ASSEMBLY BILL 2534 (AB-2534) REQUIREMENT Effective January 1, 2025, per Section 44939.5 of the Education Code: (c) (1) A person applying for a certificated position at a school district, county...

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Curriculum Specialist - Language Arts/Math (2026-2027 School Year)

  • Newhall School District
  • Valencia, CA
  • 3 days ago
  • Valencia, CA
  • 3 days ago

10 award-winning schools Collaborative, innovative classrooms Consistent academic excellence The support to persevere See attachment on original job posting Associate of Arts Degree or two years...

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Instructional Systems Designer

  • Spectraforce
  • South San Francisco, CA
  • 4 days ago
  • South San Francisco, CA
  • 4 days ago

Instructional Systems Designer Duration: 3 Months Location: San Francisco, CA (Open to remote) Instructional systems designer is responsible for designing, developing and delivering instructional...

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Curriculum Specialist - Language Arts/Math (2026-2027 School Year)

  • EDJOIN
  • Santa Clarita, CA
  • 4 days ago
  • Santa Clarita, CA
  • 4 days ago

Curriculum Specialist - Language Arts/Math (2026-2027 School Year) at Newhall School District Print Application Deadline 6/12/2026 4:00 PM Pacific Date Posted 5/28/2026 Contact Dee-Dee Jensen ......

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Regional Curriculum & Instruction Specialist

  • Rossier Park School
  • Chino Hills, CA
  • 4 days ago
  • Chino Hills, CA
  • 4 days ago

Starting Salary: $85,000 - $95,000 /year based on experience PLUS $2,000 Annual Education Stipend Environment: Special Education Programs, Grades K-12 Regional Assignment: Southern California -...

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Salary for School Curriculum Specialist Jobs in California

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireSchoolAdministrators research efforts.

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Highest Education Level

School Curriculum Specialists in California offer the following education background
Master's Degree
55.0%
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 California
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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