Curriculum Writer, High School Science Chemistry

Summary of RoleThe Curriculum Writer for High School Science is responsible for creating high school level Science curriculum and assessments for two courses.  A one-year position for the 2023-2024 school year, the Curriculum Writer is an essential member of the High School Curriculum and Assessment Team (HS CAT), who works closely with the Director of High School Science to craft college preparatory, high quality Science curriculum and assessments to ensure all high schools are driving towards key Science achievement outcomes.  The role is a one-year position only.Core Duties & ResponsibilitiesCurriculum DevelopmentDevelop and craft curriculum for two high school Science courses—Chemistry and 12th grade level Science elective:Develop and revise the curriculum scope and sequence, aligning to AP exams/practices, success on the SAT, and key college readiness skillsDesign outstanding curriculum materials (unit plans, daily lesson plans and exemplars, assessments) with a focus on instructional delivery methods that are best suited for the learning environment and student experienceResearch the curriculum from external organizations to learn from the sector and to ensure we are creating materials that are superior to what already exists.Work directly with the Director of High School Science, receiving professional development and training as well as formal and informal feedback on the crafted materials and resources.Prooing and CopyeditingProduce visually appealing documents that align with Uncommon’s branding guidelinesEnsure that curriculum is free of errors and Uncommon jargon and shorthandData-Driven InstructionDevelop all aligned Science assessments and supporting resourcesAnalyze internal student achievement data to resolve how to better develop materials and provide targeted, high quality teacher trainingAnalyze AP exam and SAT results to inform curriculum workOrganizational CollaborationMeet with 1-2 teachers to discuss, where applicable, implementation and feedback on lesson plansWhen needed, conduct focused observations to see instructional resources in use and capture feedback and implement revisions based on quantitative and observational dataSupport with other related duties as needed and assigned