What are the responsibilities and job description for the Curriculum Specialist, ESE position at Polk County Public Schools?
Position Title:
Curriculum Specialist, ESE
FLSA Status:
Exempt
Salary Grade, if non-union:
SG20.4
Pay Grade, if union:
Non-Union or Specific Collective Bargaining Agreement:
Non-Union
Our Mission:
The mission of Polk County Public Schools is to provide a high quality education for all students.
To perform this job successfully, the individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill and ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The duties are intended to describe the nature and level of work being performed by the employee assigned to the position. This job description is not meant to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of this position. Other duties may be assigned which are not listed. Additionally, when duties and responsibilities of this job change, this job description will be reviewed and updated, subject to changes and business necessity.
Custom Job Purpose:
This position exists to focus on student learning by providing support and assistance to teachers and school-based administration. Provides
extensive, responsible leadership in teaching students with disabilities, creation of assessments and intervention resources, and analysis of curriculum and school performance relating to SWD student performance.
Essential Functions of this Job
A. Instructional Process
Provides leadership for communicating, planning, organizing, and training schools to enhance teacher performance and increase student achievement for students with disabilities. Responsible for identifying areas of teacher and/or student strengths and weaknesses and recommending programmatic revisions based on teacher and student performance. Supervises, coordinates, analyzes, and monitors the district K-12 curriculum and the overall performance of programs. Assists in the selection of supplemental reading instructional materials and prepares, supervises, and administers budget for equipment purchases, supplies and repairs. Collaborates with K-72 Curriculum Specialists, ESE Coaches, Senior Coordinators and Instructional Specialists to plan, deliver, and evaluate teacher professional learning opportunities.
B. Curriculum Development
Keeps current in subject matter knowledge and learning theory and is willing to share this knowledge for the continual improvement of the school's curriculum. Assists in the on-going curriculum revision process, including the revision of written courses of study. Assists in the selection of books, equipment, and other instructional materials. Become acquainted with supplemental services beneficial to students as an extension of regular classroom activities.
C. Classroom Management
Develops, in accordance with district and building guidelines, reasonable rules of classroom behavior and appropriate discipline techniques which are consistently applied. Takes necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials and facilities. Share responsibility during the school day for supervision of students in all areas of the school. Provides for the supervision of assigned students when circumstances require a brief absence from the assignment.
F. Student Evaluation
Evaluates accomplishments of students on a regular basis using multiple assessment methods such as teacher-made test, sample of students work, mastery skills check lists, criterion-referenced tests and norm-referenced tests. Make appropriate adjustments in the instructional program based on assessed results. Performs duties necessary to maintain the accountability required for the instructional program and as required by the building principal. Respects the confidentiality of records and information regarding students, parents, and teachers in accordance with accepted professional ethics, and state and federal laws.
Non-Essential Functions of this Job
Performs other duties as assigned
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Ability to work cooperatively with parents, school districts and agencies in providing services to students. Ability to develop concepts and ideas and relate both in oral and written form. Knowledge of child development.
Ability to administer testing instruments as required. Must possess strong interpersonal skills and have the ability to work cooperatively and collaboratively with students, teams and groups. Must be able to work a
flexible schedule to meet the needs of the position. Bilingual/bi literate preferred.
Education, Experience and/or Certification/License Requirements
Must possess a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university. Must be Certified, Qualified and Highly Qualified as defined by the Course Code(s) assigned.
Work Context:
Requires some sitting and standing, walking and moving about to coordinate work. Requires the use of alternative communication systems, such as electronic mail, telephones and computers. Requires coordination of work tasks to establish priorities, set goals and meet deadlines. Requires face-to-face discussions and contact with individuals and/or teams.
Requires work with students, internal and external contacts, and with the public.
Physical Environment:
Requires working indoors in environmentally controlled conditions. Requires sitting for the majority of the day, and the ability to lift, carry, move and/or position objects infrequently weighing up to 20 pounds.
Local Code:
10654
EEO5:
43
Approval Date:
Mon Aug 11 2025 23:00:00 GMT-0500 (Central Daylight Time)
Date Last Revised:
9/14/2025
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