Position Summary

The Curriculum & Instruction (C&I) Department works to ensure outstanding instruction in every classroom. Sustainable implementation of high-quality curriculum is the most important driver of that aim and supports the growth of teachers, administrators, counselors, and librarians at various stages throughout their careers. We aspire to ground our C&I work in a set of shared elements. We start with an understanding of how students learn; we organize around adult learning principles to support teachers and school leaders; we embed opportunities to modify curriculum materials for specific classroom contexts or student needs; and we organize everything around continuous improvement, to get better over time.

The Curriculum Development Specialist role involves the following major bodies of work:

• In collaboration with New Visions staff, teacher leaders, and external experts, develop and revise full-course curricula and or module based instructional resources that are grounded in state and national standards, supports teacher decision making, and includes educative features;
• Stay informed of shifts in the field (including NY State Standards, Regents, national standards and work readiness standards) and develop materials to inform instructional leaders and teachers about these shifts.

This role requires deep and consistent collaboration with Curriculum team members, as well as adherence to decisions to date in Curriculum & Instruction. It may also require a thoughtful exchange with colleagues across the organization and the teachers who are implementing the curriculum, directly through advisory boards or indirectly through written feedback those teachers provide on the materials.
Core Duties and Responsibilities

• Collaborate with New Visions staff and teacher leaders to gain an understanding of existing OER curriculum and instructional resources that
• support student mastery through the incorporation of 21st century skills
• embed scaffolds and differentiations to support all learners
• promote student success on the Regents exam (when applicable) and in future classes
• foster the development of multiple literacies and cognitive skills for application to college and career
• Collaborate with New Visions staff to define and elevate shared, cross-content approaches and instructional routines and strategies
• Contribute to the maintenance of curriculum websites, including the curriculum.newvisions.org microsite
• Where applicable, facilitate a teacher advisory board in order to refine, revise, and further develop curriculum based on student data and teacher expertise

Education and Experience:

• Masters-level degree, or currently enrolled in a masters program
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in public education, preferably urban schools and secondary level

OR

• Minimum of 3 years of experience writing curriculum materials at the secondary level for classroom or department wide adoption

Required Skill Sets and Knowledge Base

• Experience collaborating with others, using data to drive organizational change
• Skills related to the design, implementation, and assessment of effective secondary curricula
• Strong service and support orientation towards schools and school communities
• Ability to work effectively as a member of a team
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong time management and organizational skills

Disclaimer:

The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the employee in this position. These statements are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of a person in this position.

Pay Range

$64,766 minimum to $97,150 maximum

While the majority of new hires' starting salaries shall be expected to be placed in the first half of the range(s) to allow space to grow in the job, for those who already have significant relevant experience at that level of the job, placement at the higher end of the range(s) is possible.

Our offices are currently operating in a hybrid model, with staff expected to work in person several days per week. We are following New York City's lead and requiring all staff to be vaccinated. Our plans and policies may change as circumstances related to COVID-19 continue to evolve. Additional details will be shared if selected for an interview.

Our office has a vaccine policy for those working in person. Our plans and policies may change as circumstances related to COVID-19 continue to evolve. Additional details will be shared if selected for an interview.

Who We Are

At New Visions for Public Schools, we work to make great public schools common in New York City. We believe that all of New York City's students deserve public schools that make successful futures possible, especially Black, Latinx, and low-income students who have historically had inequitable access to a great public education. Since 1989, New Visions has been a driving force behind some of the most significant reforms to public education in New York City. Today, our diverse team of professionals develop and scale innovative tools and approaches that help educators address common challenges. Learn more about New Visions HERE.

We operate nine public charter schools in the Bronx, Brooklyn, and Queens and, as a trusted partner of the NYC DOE, we help 1,600 public district schools plan for the success of over a million students citywide. In 2020-21, graduation rates in our Charter and Affinity networks were 96% and 92% and our support for postsecondary readiness has expanded exponentially.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

New Visions for Public Schools is an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of New Visions that all employees and applicants for employment will be treated in all respects on the basis of their merit and qualifications and without regards to their race, color, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, religion, gender, military status, marital status, ancestry, or any other reason prohibited by law.

New Visions believes that our teams should reflect the diverse communities we serve and that our culture and internal structures should be inclusive and equitable for all employees. We also recognize that perspectives from communities that have been historically marginalized are critical to the work we do. Hence, we strongly encourage applications from individuals living in the communities that we serve or who are members of historically marginalized communities.

New Visions provides a comprehensive and competitive compensation and benefits package in addition to the opportunity to make a significant impact on education reform and in the lives of urban youth.