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Houston Independent School District

Curriculum Designer 1, Future 2 Exp

🇺🇸 Houston, Texas 🕑 Full-Time 💰 $90K - $110K 💻 Instructional Design 🗓️ October 23rd, 2026

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Houston ISD is hiring a Curriculum Designer 1 to create student-centered learning experiences for grades 3-8 that foster creativity, critical thinking, and real-world application. The role involves collaborating with educators and stakeholders to develop project-based, interdisciplinary activities aligned with district priorities and supporting teachers through resources and professional learning.

Highlights
  • Design and develop engaging, project-based learning experiences for grades 3-8 emphasizing creativity and problem-solving.
  • Collaborate with curriculum designers and educators to align content with instructional goals.
  • Integrate innovative, inquiry-based, and interdisciplinary learning approaches.
  • Evaluate and improve student experiences using feedback and engagement data.
  • Support teachers with guidance, resources, and professional development.
  • Required proficiency in Oracle, SAP, and Microsoft Office.
  • Bachelor's degree and minimum 3 years teaching experience, preferably in upper elementary or middle school.
  • Preferred teacher certification and skills in project-based learning, instructional design, and creativity.
  • Salary range from $90,000 to $110,000 for the 2026-2027 academic year.
  • Works closely with customers, senior staff, and managers to implement and refine instructional models.

Curriculum Designer 1, Future 2 Exp Full Description

Curriculum Designer 1, Future 2 Exp

Houston, TX, United States

Job Description
.Designs and develops engaging, student-centered learning experiences for Futures 2 schools (grades 3–8), grounded in real-world application, creativity, and critical thinking. Partners with key stakeholders to support innovative instructional models, ensuring alignment to district priorities while promoting student agency, engagement, and deeper learning outcomes.

Responsibilities
  1. Designs and develops student-facing learning experiences for grades 3–8 that emphasize creativity, problem-solving, and real-world application
  2. Creates project-based and experiential learning activities aligned to Future 2 instructional goals
  3. Collaborates with curriculum designers and educators to ensure experiences align with core content and instructional priorities
  4. Integrates innovative practices, including interdisciplinary and inquiry-based learning approaches
  5. Evaluates effectiveness of student experiences using feedback and engagement data to improve design
  6. Supports teachers in implementing experiences through guidance, resources, and professional learning

Qualifications
Job Qualifications
EDUCATION
Bachelor's Degree
WORK EXPERIENCE
At least 3 years teaching experience, preferably in upper elementary or middle school
TYPE OF SKILL AND/OR REQUIRED LICENSING/CERTIFICATION
Software Oracle SAP Microsoft Office Teacher Certification (preferred) Other: Project-based learning, instructional design, creativity and innovation Equipment Office equipment (e.g., computer, copier)
LEADERSHIP RESPONSIBILITIES
Level 1-No supervisory responsibilities. May provide occasional work guidance, technical advice, and training to staff.
BUDGET AUTHORITY
No budget development activity is required.
PROBLEM SOLVING
Decisions are made on both routine and non-routine matters with some latitude but are still subject to approval. Job is occasionally expected to recommend new solutions to problems and improve existing methods or generate new ideas.
IMPACT OF DECISIONS
Decisions have considerable impact to multiple divisions or the organization causing risks or improvements to relationships, significant efficiencies, or delays in operations, and/or significant financial gains or expenses. Errors are serious and difficult to discover, normally involve decisions not subject to detailed review and will result in excessive costs and/or significant project delays.
COMMUNICATION/INTERACTIONS
Collaborate and solve problems - work with others to resolve problems, clarify, or interpret complex information/policies, and provide initial screening/negotiations without approval authority. Interactions are typically with customers, senior level professional staff, and managers.
CUSTOMER RELATIONSHIPS
Anticipates customer needs, identifies, and champions opportunities for the development and implementation of new services and methods to meet or exceed customer needs. Establishes customer service standards and feedback mechanisms across departments.
WORKING/ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS
Work is normally performed in a typical interior work environment which does not subject the employee to any hazardous or unpleasant elements.

Job Info
  • Job Identification
  • 4196
  • Job Category
  • Academics
  • Posting Date
  • 10/22/2026, 11:49 PM
  • Job Schedule
  • Full time
  • Locations
  •  4400 W 18th St, Houston, TX, 77092, US
  • Minimum Salary
  • 90,000
  • Maximum Salary
  • 110,000
  • Academic Year
  • 2026-2027
  • Area
  • Central Office
  • Campus Type
  • Non-Campus