What are the responsibilities and job description for the K-5 Curriculum Integration Specialist 2026 position at Penfield Central School Dist?
Posting: June 3, 2026
Teacher on Special Assignment:?
K-5 Curriculum Integration Specialist (#1778)
The Penfield Central School District is seeking a K5 Curriculum Integration Specialist to lead the development and implementation of evidence-based literacy practices within the district's ELA programming and instruction. This role supports ongoing curriculum refinement in ELA and literacy, provides coaching in high-quality, student-centered instructional practices, and facilitates professional learning in areas such as foundational literacy skills, data-driven decision-making, and culturally responsive literacy practices. The specialist will collaborate with teachers and leaders to strengthen core curriculum and instruction, support data-driven decision making, guide ELA curriculum pilots, and ensure all students experience inclusive, identity-affirming learning environments grounded in culturally and historically responsive practices.
?This position reports to the Director of Curriculum and Student Support and The Assistant Superintendent for Innovative Learning.?
Responsibilities:?
Closing Date: June 17th, 2026
Penfield Central School District is in compliance with the United States Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Title IX Educational Amendment of 1972, Part 86, and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. The School District provides equal employment opportunity to all individuals and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, national origin, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender, military/veteran status, genetic status, prior criminal record, or victim of domestic violence.
Teacher on Special Assignment:?
K-5 Curriculum Integration Specialist (#1778)
The Penfield Central School District is seeking a K5 Curriculum Integration Specialist to lead the development and implementation of evidence-based literacy practices within the district's ELA programming and instruction. This role supports ongoing curriculum refinement in ELA and literacy, provides coaching in high-quality, student-centered instructional practices, and facilitates professional learning in areas such as foundational literacy skills, data-driven decision-making, and culturally responsive literacy practices. The specialist will collaborate with teachers and leaders to strengthen core curriculum and instruction, support data-driven decision making, guide ELA curriculum pilots, and ensure all students experience inclusive, identity-affirming learning environments grounded in culturally and historically responsive practices.
?This position reports to the Director of Curriculum and Student Support and The Assistant Superintendent for Innovative Learning.?
Responsibilities:?
- Support the District's review, revision, development and application of curriculum and instruction in ELA, Social Studies, Literacy, and Library.
- Collaboratively design, refine, and integrate student-centered curriculum emphasizing inquiry, collaboration, and real-world relevance across grades and content areas.
- Support the integration of voice, identity, and lived experience in the curriculum to foster inclusive learning environments.
- Serve as a thought partner to building-level leadership in developing school-wide curriculum practices that prioritize student voice and authentic learning.
- Provide coaching and modeling of student-centered evidence-based instructional practices and curriculum integration.
- Facilitate professional learning for staff in areas such as literacy, culturally responsive teaching, differentiation, small group instruction, and project-based learning.
- Facilitate communication and collaboration between teachers across the District focused on research-based practices for literacy, instruction, and assessment.
- Serve as a thought partner during K-5 ELA Data Days, providing instructional expertise and collaborative support to strengthen data-informed decision making and literacy practices.
- Support the facilitation of the district's K-5 Humanities Committee and ELA Task Force by establishing and guiding committee initiatives.
- Support the design, coordination, and execution of K5 instructional pilots, ensuring high-quality implementation and alignment with district literacy goals.
- Successful public school teaching experience at the elementary level.
- Valid certification.
- Thorough knowledge and understanding of the NYS ELA Next Generation Learning Standards, NYS Culturally Responsive and Sustaining Education Framework, the NYS Social Studies Framework, and the Science of Reading.
- Experience with leading/facilitating professional development
- Thorough knowledge of research/evidence based instructional and assessment practices K-5
- Strong literacy background focusing on data-based decision making
- Experience in coaching, collaboration, and professional learning
- Demonstrated experience designing or implementing student-centered, culturally responsive curriculum.
- Deep knowledge of instructional best practices, personalized learning, and equity in education.
- Strong experience aligning curriculum initiatives with district goals, timelines, and performance measures.
- Excellent collaboration, communication, and project management skills.
Closing Date: June 17th, 2026
Penfield Central School District is in compliance with the United States Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Title IX Educational Amendment of 1972, Part 86, and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. The School District provides equal employment opportunity to all individuals and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, national origin, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender, military/veteran status, genetic status, prior criminal record, or victim of domestic violence.