Job Responsibilities The mission of the South Carolina Department of Education is to serve students, support teachers, empower parents, and engage the community so that every student graduates prepared to reach their full potential. Job Purpose:Under general supervision, the Curriculum Coordinator II participates in the design, review, and continuous improvement of online courses and instructional materials; collaborates with subject matter experts and other stakeholders to ensure alignment with program standards; supports quality assurance processes; and promotes effective curriculum development practices.
Responsibilities:
- Participate in Course Design Projects: Participate in course design and review processes, collaborating with subject matter experts, instructional designers, and learning object designers to ensure that course alignment and content meet program standards.
- Curate Instructional Materials: Support the curation and implementation of program-aligned instructional materials, ensuring content meets legal and program requirements and is effectively integrated into online courses.
- Collaborate with Design Partners: Collaborate with subject matter experts and design partners to support the development and refinement of course- and unit-level plans, summative assessments, formative activities, and related course documentation aligned to program standards.
- Improve Course Quality: Participate in QA review processes by collaborating on pilot course improvements.
- Coach Content Developers: Coach project team members toward creating course material that meets curriculum standards and program goals.
- Promote Development Practices: Actively supports and promotes the growth of quality content development practices at VirtualSC.
- Develop Professional Skills: Participates in training to develop and maintain skills, knowledge, and mastery of relevant skills.
This position is located in the Office of VirtualSC. Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree with current South Carolina K-12 educator certification.
- Master's degree in teaching, Curriculum & Instruction, Educational Technology, Instructional Design, Educational Leadership, or a K-12 subject content area (e.g., Mathematics, English, Science, Social Studies, World Languages).
- Three (3) or more years of experience as a certified K-12 educator, with experience in curriculum development, instructional design, online learning, or related educational initiatives.
- Experience collaborating with educators, subject matter experts, instructional designers, or other educational stakeholders to develop, review, or improve instructional materials and learning experiences.
- Experience developing, implementing, or supporting standards-aligned curriculum, assessments, instructional resources, or course materials.
- Experience supporting K-12 online or blended learning programs.
- Experience participating in course design, curriculum review, quality assurance, or continuous improvement processes for online courses.
- Experience applying research-based best practices for online learning, including the Quality Matters rubric, to course design, course review, and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Experience collaborating with subject matter experts, instructional designers, learning object designers, or curriculum development teams.
- Experience developing or reviewing standards-aligned summative assessments, formative activities, instructional materials, or course documentation.
- Experience coaching, mentoring, facilitating, or providing constructive feedback to educators, curriculum developers, or project team members.
- Experience planning, facilitating, or delivering professional learning, training, or professional development for educators or staff.
- Experience supporting curriculum alignment initiatives, instructional resource adoption, or program-level content development projects.
Additional Comments As a part of a generous compensation package, we offer comprehensive benefits that include generous paid time off, preeminent health care benefits, professional development opportunities, pension, a 401(k), and a hybrid work schedule with opportunity for remote work. The South Carolina Department of Education offers an exceptional benefits package that includes:
- Health, Dental, Vision, Long Term Disability, and Life Insurance for Employee, Spouse, and Children.
- 15 days annual (vacation) leave per year.
- 15 days sick leave per year.
- 13 paid holidays.
- State Retirement Plan and Deferred Compensation Programs.
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Benefits
Benefits for State Employees
The state of South Carolina offers eligible employees generous benefits, including health and dental insurance; retirement and savings plan options; and paid vacation and sick leave. Plus, work-life balance programs such as telecommuting and flexible work schedules are available to employees of some state agencies.
Insurance Benefits Eligible employees may enroll in health insurance, which includes prescription coverage and wellness benefits. Other available insurance benefits include dental, vision, term life insurance, long term disability and flexible spending accounts for health and child care expenses.
Retirement Benefits State employees are also offered retirement plan options, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans. Additionally, eligible employees may elect to participate in the South Carolina Deferred Compensation Program, which is a voluntary, supplemental retirement savings plan offering 401(k) and 457 plan options.
Workplace Benefits State employees may also be eligible for other benefits, including tuition assistance; holiday, annual and sick leave; and discounts on purchases, travel and more.
Note: The benefits above are available to most state employees, with the exception of those in temporary positions. Employees in temporary grant and time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some or none of these benefits as benefits are associated with each position type. For these positions, contact the hiring agency to determine what benefits may be available.