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The Lead Curriculum Specialist works in close collaboration with program champions (PCs), subject matter experts (SMEs), instructional designers, and other members of the academic development team.

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How much do masters in curriculum instruction jobs pay per year?

As of Jul 14, 2026, the average yearly pay for masters in curriculum instruction in the United States is $61,251.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $47,500.00 and $70,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Masters In Curriculum Instruction vs Masters In Educational Leadership?

AspectMasters In Curriculum InstructionMasters In Educational Leadership
CredentialsTypically requires a teaching certification and focuses on curriculum development and instructional strategies.Often requires administrative certification and emphasizes school management and leadership skills.
Work EnvironmentPrimarily in classrooms, curriculum planning, and instructional design roles.Involves administrative offices, school districts, and leadership positions.
Employer & Industry UsageUsed by teachers, curriculum specialists, and instructional coordinators.Used by principals, superintendents, and district administrators.

Masters In Curriculum Instruction focuses on developing effective teaching methods and curriculum design, ideal for educators aiming to enhance classroom instruction. In contrast, Masters In Educational Leadership prepares individuals for administrative roles overseeing school operations. Both degrees serve different career paths within the education sector, with overlapping skills in educational theory and management.

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Infographic showing various Masters In Curriculum Instruction job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 56% Full Time, 42% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 73% Physical, and 27% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $61,251 per year, or $29.4 per hour.
Instructional Curriculum Coach- 10 Month

Instructional Curriculum Coach- 10 Month

Memphis Shelby County Schools

Memphis, TN • On-site

Full-time

Posted 25 days ago


Memphis Shelby County Schools rating

8.8

Company rating: 8.8 out of 10

Based on 18 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

13th of 574 rated elementary and secondary schools


Job description

Purpose and Scope
The primary function of the position within the organization is to provide essential leadership for a school's entire Literacy, Math, or Science program. The position is charged with expertise in reading and writing across content areas, communication, and instructional organization. The Instructional Curriculum Coach organizes and leads a team that develops literacy, math, or science plans for a school, guides teachers in embedding instructional strategies, analyzes data related to student mastery, and coordinates intervention and support for students.
Essential Job Functions
  1. Supports teachers through conferences, observations, feedback, and analysis of student results, demonstration lessons, curriculum implementation, team teaching and instructional best practices.
  1. Shares effective instructional strategies with teachers both individually and through in-service workshops; assist with unit and lesson planning, observes teachers in the classroom as requested by principals; makes recommendations for improvement in performance as appropriate; offers advice and assistance as needed.
  1. Assists teachers and school administrators in meeting identified goals in instruction; maintains on-going communication with teachers, school leadership as appropriate.
  1. Collaborates with teachers to build a knowledge base of core content areas and repertoire of teaching skills to improve student achievement.
  1. Keeps abreast of developments in curriculum, instruction, educational/content area research and assist in determining their appropriateness for implementation at the school level.
  1. Analyzes state and district assessment data to help target professional development needs; designs, plans and implements school and individual-level professional development opportunities addressing instructional content, curriculum, instructional methods, and assessment in the classroom.
  1. Organizes and facilitates a team that reviews assessment data and develops long-term literacy, math, or science plan for a school. Organizes and facilitates grade level teams, teacher leaders, or curriculum focus group sessions.
  1. Communicates instructional best practices with school leadership to provide maximum teacher effectiveness.
  1. Leads analysis of data related to student achievement in Literacy, Math, or Science and supports staff in using this data in instructional decision making.
  1. Prepares weekly logs and/or reports documenting activities to support the improvement of teaching and learning at assigned school(s). Compiles data for and prepares various statistical, administrative and professional reports as required.
  1. Attends training, conferences, workshops and meetings as appropriate to enhance job knowledge and skills.
  1. Performs other related duties as assigned or directed.

Minimum Qualifications
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Master's Degree in Education, Curriculum and Instruction or other relevant field of study and requires an endorsement in the content area directly related to area of assignment; requires four (4) years of classroom experience related to the area of assignment and a valid state of Tennessee teacher licensure certification.
Degree Equivalency Formula:
Bachelor's Degree= 4 years plus required years of experience.
Master's Degree= 2 years plus required years of experience. Where Master's degrees are required, years for Bachelor's Degrees must be included.

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