The Curriculum Specialist is a detail-oriented educational professional responsible for the design, development, revision, and alignment of curriculum and instructional materials. This role focuses on executing high-quality curriculum builds and updates based on data-driven decision-making, accreditation requirements, and evolving regulatory standards.
Working under the guidance of the Curriculum Manager or Director of Curriculum & Instruction, the Curriculum Specialist plays a critical role in ensuring that all course content is instructionally sound, standards-aligned, and compliant with state, national, and accreditation expectations. This role requires strong writing skills, precision in standards alignment, and the ability to translate academic and regulatory requirements into clear, engaging instructional materials.
In addition, the Curriculum Specialist supports faculty-related processes, including hiring, onboarding, and ongoing professional learning, to ensure strong alignment between curriculum design and instructional delivery.
What You'll Do:
Develop and revise curriculum, including syllabi, learning modules, assignments, and assessments, aligned to program outcomes and instructional best practices.
Build detailed assignment storyboards, rubrics, and learning activities that support measurable candidate outcomes.
Translate academic frameworks (e.g., InTASC, CAEP, SPA, state standards) into instructionally sound and assessable curriculum components.
Ensure curriculum reflects research-based instructional strategies and adult learning principles.
Analyze candidate performance data, survey feedback, and faculty input to inform curriculum revisions.
Execute updates to curriculum based on formal review cycles and identified improvement areas.
Maintain version control and documentation of curriculum updates and revisions.
Collaborate with the Curriculum Manager or Director to prioritize and implement curriculum improvements.
Develop and maintain detailed standards alignment matrices linking curriculum to state, national, and accreditation standards.
Ensure all curriculum components are explicitly aligned to required competencies and standards.
Conduct gap analyses to identify missing or underrepresented standards.
Update curriculum to reflect changes in standards, frameworks, and regulatory expectations.
Draft and revise accreditation documentation, including:
Standards alignment narratives
Evidence-based justifications
Program descriptions and curricular explanations
Support state approval and accreditation submissions (e.g., CAEP, state DOE, DEAC).
Ensure curriculum artifacts meet documentation and audit expectations for regulatory review.
Translate curriculum design into clear, defensible language for reviewers and accrediting bodies.
Prepare curriculum for implementation within learning management systems (LMS) or proprietary platforms.
Ensure consistency in formatting, clarity, and usability of all instructional materials.
Collaborate with instructional designers and platform teams to ensure accurate course builds.
Review courses post-build to ensure fidelity to curriculum design.
Teach a minimum of two cohorts per year.
Support faculty hiring processes as needed, including reviewing candidate qualifications and participating in interviews.
Lead and/or support faculty onboarding to ensure clear understanding of curriculum, instructional expectations, and assessment practices.
Assist in facilitating faculty meetings, ensuring alignment between instructional delivery and curriculum expectations.
Design, implement, and support Professional Learning Communities (PLCs) for faculty focused on instructional improvement, curriculum alignment, and candidate outcomes.
Collaborate with academic leadership to identify faculty development needs and contribute to training initiatives aligned to program goals and accreditation expectations.
Collaborate with faculty, subject matter experts (SMEs), and academic leadership to refine curriculum.
Incorporate SME feedback into curriculum revisions while maintaining alignment and rigor.
Support faculty by clarifying assignment expectations, rubrics, and instructional intent.
Partner with cross-functional teams (e.g., admissions, marketing, clinical practice teams) as needed to ensure alignment between curriculum and program messaging.
Curriculum Design & Development
Curriculum Review & Continuous Improvement
Standards Alignment & Mapping
Accreditation & Regulatory Writing
Instructional Materials & Platform Implementation
Faculty Support, Hiring & Professional Learning
Collaboration & Stakeholder Support
What You'll Need to Succeed:
Master’s degree in Education, Curriculum & Instruction, or a related field
5-7+ years of experience in curriculum development, instructional design, or academic program support
Demonstrated experience aligning curriculum to standards or competencies
Strong writing and editing skills, particularly in academic or regulatory contexts
Experience using data to inform instructional or curriculum decisions
Experience using Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Doctorate (Ed.D. or Ph.D.) in Education, Curriculum & Instruction, or related field strongly preferred
Experience supporting accreditation or state approval processes (e.g., CAEP, DEAC, state DoE)
Familiarity with standards frameworks (e.g., InTASC, ISTE, CEC, state-specific standards)
Experience in online or blended learning environments
Experience with LMS platforms or curriculum development tools
Experience supporting faculty onboarding, professional development, or instructional coaching
Detail Orientation: Ability to produce precise, standards-aligned curriculum and documentation
Analytical Thinking: Uses data and feedback to inform revisions and improvements
Technical Writing: Produces clear, structured, and defensible accreditation and curriculum documentation
Collaboration: Works effectively with cross-functional teams and faculty
Leadership Support: Contributes to faculty development, onboarding, and instructional alignment
Organization & Execution: Manages multiple curriculum projects with accuracy and efficiency
Qualifications
Required
Preferred
Core Competencies
Skills Required
- Master's degree in Education, Curriculum & Instruction, or a related field
- 5-7+ years of experience in curriculum development, instructional design, or academic program support
- Demonstrated experience aligning curriculum to standards or competencies
- Strong writing and editing skills, particularly in academic or regulatory contexts
- Experience using data to inform instructional or curriculum decisions
- Experience using Artificial Intelligence (AI)
- Doctorate (Ed.D. or Ph.D.) in Education, Curriculum & Instruction, or related field
- Experience supporting accreditation or state approval processes (e.g., CAEP, DEAC, state DoE)
- Familiarity with standards frameworks (e.g., InTASC, ISTE, CEC, state-specific standards)
- Experience in online or blended learning environments
- Experience with LMS platforms or curriculum development tools
- Experience supporting faculty onboarding, professional development, or instructional coaching
What We Do
Colibri works with over 5 million professionals and partners to deliver best-in-class professional education for licensing, continuing education, test preparation, and career readiness. We believe quality education is the foundation for success. Our mission is to help professionals achieve more in their careers, which transcends into their day-to-day lives. We do this through products and career training that help professionals become licensed, keep their license and gain the skills necessary to perform at the top of their fields. Whether someone is just starting out or nearing retirement, our companies exist to serve individuals throughout their career so they can achieve personal and professional success.
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