School Curriculum Specialist Jobs in Columbia, MD

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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Senior Academic Advisor

  • College Park, MD (14 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 4 hours ago
  • College Park, MD (14 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 4 hours ago

Summary Organization's Summary Statement: The Senior Advisor will serve undergraduate students as part of the College of Computer, Mathematical and Natural Sciences (CMNS) Student Services team...

Director of Curriculum and Instruction

  • Washington, DC (22 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 4 hours ago
  • Washington, DC (22 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 4 hours ago

MissionArchbishop Carroll High School is a Catholic, college preparatory, co-educational school that welcomes young people and empowers them in an academically rigorous, diverse, and supportive...

Senior Instructional Designer

  • Arlington, VA (24 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 11 hours ago
  • Arlington, VA (24 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 11 hours ago

Who We Are** - Northwest Center has been a vendor at Amazon for over 20 years. The Northwest Center at Amazon division has grown to over 360 employees, providing a wide variety of customer service...

Instructional Designer

  • Washington, DC (22 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 1 day ago
  • Washington, DC (22 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 1 day ago

Overview FWI is looking for an enthusiastic and experienced part-time Instructional Designer to join our dynamic team. This role offers a unique opportunity to design and deliver high-quality...

Academic Advisor

  • College Park, MD (14 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 2 days ago
  • College Park, MD (14 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 2 days ago

Summary The Department of Computer Science Undergraduate Advising Office is seeking to hire an Academic Advisor. This team supports students in navigating the academic experience. We see academic...

Instructional Systems Designer

  • McLean, VA (23 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 2 days ago
  • McLean, VA (23 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 2 days ago

Looking for an opportunity to make an impact? Unleash your potential at Leidos, where we deliver innovative solutions through the efforts of our diverse and talented people who are dedicated to...

Learning Experience Designer

  • Columbia, MD
  • 4 days ago
  • Columbia, MD
  • 4 days ago

Experience developing with tools such as Adobe Captivate and Articulate Storyline/Studio a plus. Successful experience in relationship management across a range of partners....

FY26: Instructional Specialist, Title I, Central Office, 1.0 FTE

  • Rockville, MD (16 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 4 days ago
  • Rockville, MD (16 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 4 days ago

Experience as a member of a School Improvement planning team....

FY26: Instructional Specialist, Accelerated and Enriched Instruction, Central Office, 1.0 FTE

  • Rockville, MD (16 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 4 days ago
  • Rockville, MD (16 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 4 days ago

Education Training Experience: Masters degree from an accredited college or university with emphasis on teaching, school leadership, curriculum, and/or instruction....

Instructional Designers / Trainer - Remote Work

  • McLean, VA (23 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 5 days ago
  • McLean, VA (23 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 5 days ago

Instructional Designers / Trainer A seasoned Instructional Designer and Trainer with extensive experience in developing, designing, and delivering comprehensive training programs across various...

Remote Work

Instructional Designer (ID) & Learning Management System (LMS) Administrator

  • Owings Mills, MD (16 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 6 days ago
  • Owings Mills, MD (16 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 6 days ago

EMSW Postdoctoral Research Fellow Virginia Commonwealth University Richmond, VA Full-time Research & Development Posted on June 01, 2025 Position Responsibilities: At VCU, we Make it Real through...

Academic Advisor, Athletics

  • Baltimore, MD (15 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 7 days ago
  • Baltimore, MD (15 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 7 days ago

Academic Advisor, Athletics Job no: 494987 Work type: Staff Full-time Location: UMBC Campus Categories: Academic Advising/Services, Athletics Department: Athletics Position Overview: The Athletic...

Instructional Designer

  • Laurel, MD (7 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 9 days ago
  • Laurel, MD (7 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 9 days ago

Demonstrate competency in Articulate Storyline and/or Rise, Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, etc.), Adobe Captivate, Camtasia, VR/AR tools, immersive training technologies, and/or have coding experience...

Academic Advisor, Athletics University of Maryland, Baltimore County

  • Baltimore, MD (15 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 9 days ago
  • Baltimore, MD (15 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 9 days ago

Department: Athletics Position Overview: The Athletic Academic Advisor provides service to the Academic Center for Student-Athletes through academic counseling for assigned teams as well as...

Content Development Specialist

  • Dundalk, MD (20 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 10 days ago
  • Dundalk, MD (20 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 10 days ago

Job Title: Content Development Specialist Reports To: Manager – Content Development Department: Assessment Services Location: Remote (Ireland) Hours of Work: 37.5 hours weekly Contract Type: Temp,...

Demographic Data for Columbia, MD

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School Curriculum Specialist Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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Salary for School Curriculum Specialist Jobs in Columbia, MD

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

Highest Education Level

School Curriculum Specialists in Columbia, MD 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 Columbia, MD
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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