Pima County JTED

Tucson, Arizona, United States

Staff Curriculum Writer - AZCTECC

Posted over 1 month ago · Full time · $44,200.00 - $51,480.00 Annually

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Benefits

Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance

Job Description

Location: Remote (Arizona residence required)

Full-Time (10 Months)

Reports to: AZCTECC Director


Position Summary:

The Staff Curriculum Writer collaborates with content experts to craft high-quality Career and Technical Education curricular and instructional materials including informational lessons, operational lessons (labs), projects, units, and courses in approved Arizona CTE Curriculum Consortium formats that align with Arizona Technical and Professional Standards.

The Staff Curriculum Writer may also coordinate the work of, and provide support to, Teacher Writers producing curricular materials for their CTE program area that align with Arizona Technical and Professional Standards.


Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

This list of essential functions is not exhaustive and may be supplemented.

● Develop curricular units and resources in alignment with the Arizona CTE Technical and

Professional Standards and Instructional Resource documents, including the Scope &

Sequence and Task Analysis in the program area

● Meet and work collaboratively with Content Specialists and Teacher Writers to validate

lesson flow and accuracy

● Write lessons, projects, units, and supporting material to specific design criteria as

established by the Consortium

● Adjust and revise lessons, projects, and units as recommended by the editorial team

● Curate curricular resources and materials in alignment with instructional resource

documents and the Arizona CTE Technical and Professional Standards

● When required, coordinate the work of, and provide training and support to Teacher

Writers producing or curating curricular materials for the CTE program

● Attend and/or facilitate in-person and/or virtual AZCTECC events including Quarterly

Business meetings, Scope & Sequence events, conference sessions, etc.

Qualifications and Requirements:

● Valid Arizona teacher certification

● A strong understanding of Career and Technical Education

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● Pedagogical understanding of teaching methods and processes to create content that

facilitates learning

● Completed or must complete the Instructional Best Practices Premier Series course

● A bachelor’s degree AND three years of successful teaching experience OR any

equivalent combination of experience and education from which comparable knowledge,

skills, and abilities have been achieved

● Valid Arizona IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card

● Valid AZ driver’s license and willingness to regularly travel in-state, as needed

● Proof of MMR immunization required unless born prior to January 1, 1957

● Negative TB test within the last year

Preferred:

● AZ CTE-certified teacher

● Knowledge of the Arizona CTE Curriculum Consortium and CTE Curriculum Connection

● Previous participation in an AZCTECC Blueprint & Framework and/or Scope & Sequence

event

Skills and Abilities:

● Understanding of instructional design principles and methodologies to create effective

learning experiences

● A collaborative team player with strong written and interpersonal skills, including the

ability to develop and maintain effective professional relationships with diverse

stakeholders

● In-depth knowledge of Career and Technical Education (CTE) and its delivery models

● Familiarity with and/or willingness to learn AI tools and applications related to the

responsibilities of the position

● Self-motivated with a growth mindset and committed to continuous improvement and

openness to feedback

● Excellent organizational and time management skills, including the ability to take

initiative, prioritize tasks, and work independently to meet deadlines and ensure tasks

are completed in a timely and efficient manner

● Sound judgment and decision-making skills within the scope of assigned authority

● Ability to gather, analyze, and synthesize diverse data and resources to inform

curriculum development

● Creative problem-solving abilities and analytical thinking

● Detail-oriented while maintaining a big-picture perspective

● Proficient in using technology, including Google Drive applications, Microsoft Office

Products, and standard office equipment

Training and Evaluation:

Curriculum Writers are required to complete a Lesson/Unit Plan Writing Training course and produce a quality unit reviewed and approved by the editorial team.


A comprehensive review of lesson and unit writing skills will be completed with lessons 1 -

and unit completion thereafter using the AZCTECC Editor’s Rubric.

A 90-day review will be administered to ensure lesson and unit completion is meeting

expectations.

Expectations:

Staff Curriculum Writers are an integral part of the lesson writing and curriculum development process. As such, regular, consistent, and timely completion of curricular materials is crucial. Curriculum Writers are expected to communicate regularly with a Content Specialist, Teacher Writers (as needed), Editor(s), and the Director/Assistant Director to ensure timely progress of curriculum development.

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Pima County JTED #11 is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination in relation to race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, language of origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or marital status. Unless expressly superseded by controlling federal or state statutes, regulations or court decisions, this policy will prevail in all matters concerning staff members, students, the public, educational programs and services and individuals with whom the Joint Board does business.

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