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A Remote Curriculum Development job involves designing, organizing, and improving educational materials and courses from a remote location. Professionals in this role create lesson plans, assessments, and instructional resources tailored to specific subjects, grade levels, or training programs. They often collaborate with educators, subject matter experts, and instructional designers to ensure content aligns with learning objectives and standards. This job may be found in K-12 education, higher education, corporate training, or e-learning platforms. Strong research, writing, and digital tool proficiency are essential for success in this role.

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One common challenge in remote curriculum development is ensuring effective collaboration and communication with team members across different time zones and backgrounds. This is often addressed by leveraging project management tools, regular virtual meetings, and clear documentation of processes and feedback. Additionally, staying current with educational technology and adapting content for diverse learners can require continuous learning and flexibility. Successful remote curriculum developers proactively seek feedback, participate in online professional networks, and prioritize clear, concise communication to overcome these challenges.

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To excel in Remote Curriculum Development, you need expertise in instructional design, educational theory, and subject matter knowledge, often backed by a degree in education or a related field. Familiarity with learning management systems (LMS), e-learning authoring tools, and, in some cases, certifications like ATD or ISTE are highly valued. Strong communication, project management, and self-motivation are vital soft skills for collaborating across distributed teams and meeting deadlines. These skills and qualifications ensure engaging, effective curricula are developed efficiently in a virtual environment.

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Curriculum Specialist

Defense Human Resources Activity

Alexandria, VA โ€ข On-site, Remote

$121K - $158K/yr

Full-time

Posted 7 days ago


Job description

Summary
This position is part of the Defense Human Resources Activity. The incumbent serves as the Curriculum Operations and Support Specialist, in the Military Cilvilian Transition Office (MCTO) within the Defense Support Services Center (DSSC). Manages assigned functional courses and oversees curriculum development tasks delegated to civilian, contracted, and military course or lessons authors or editors.
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Duties
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As a Curriculum Specialist at the GS-1701-13 some of your typical work assignments may include:
  • Manages functional courses as assigned, manages, assigns, and oversees curriculum development tasks delegated to civilian and military course authors, lesson authors, or editor essential to the operation of the TAP, SkillBridge and YRRP missions, curricula development / implementation, impacting transition and reintegration operations throughout the Department of Defense (DoD).
  • Ensures evolving changes in TAP, SkillBridge and YRRP are incorporated into the curriculum and synchronous with MCTO mission and objectives.
  • Participates as a key leader in DoD curriculum activities and initiatives in cooperation with other DoD and partner agencies. Leads interagency teams and oversees participation in initiatives with DoD Component offices, inter-agencies, and contractors, as required.
  • Establishes guidelines and policy for measuring achievement of instructional objectives.
  • Coordinates the design, development, assessment and revision of all TAP, SkillBridge and YRRP curriculum to include being a key subject matter expert in the interagency curriculum development, including curriculum from VA, DOL, SBA, and OPM.

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Conditions of employment
  • Must be a U.S. citizen
  • Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service
  • Resume and supporting documents (See How To Apply)
  • Suitable for Federal employment, determined by a background investigation
  • May be required to successfully complete a probationary period
  • Work Schedule: Full Time
  • Overtime: Occasionally
  • Tour of Duty: Flexible
  • Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
  • Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Exempt
  • Financial Disclosure: Not Required
  • Telework Eligibility: This position is telework eligible

Qualifications
You may qualify at the GS-13, if you fulfill the following qualifications:
A. One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 grade level in the Federal service:
  • Development, implementation and delivery of in-person and virtual curriculum across the transition and reintegration enterprise; Assign and manage tasks to meet stated goals and objectives.
  • Develop online curriculum using Articulate 360's two primary e-learning course authoring tools Storyline and Rise.
  • Determine and implement guidelines for curriculum development, and instructional programs.
  • Ensure technical accuracy and consistency of final products through written and oral communications with emphasis on ability to prepare, articulate, and present views and findings.

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
In addition to meeting qualifications, your application package must reflect the applicable experience to meet the Individual Occupational Requirements for the 1701 series.
A. Degree: that included or was supplemented by major study in education or in a subject-matter field appropriate to the position.
B. Combination of education and experience courses equivalent to a major in education, or in a subject-matter field appropriate to the position, plus appropriate experience or additional course work that provided knowledge comparable to that normally acquired through the successful completion of the 4-year course of study described in A above.
Compute the percentage of the requirements that you meet, and the total should be at least 100%. (To compute the percentage, divide your total months of qualifying experience by 12. Then divide your semester hours of graduate education beyond the first year by 18. Add the two percentages. The total percentage must equal at least 100 percent to qualify.)*NOTE: Failure to provide transcripts could result in you being rated ineligible for this position.
Education
ARE YOU USING YOUR EDUCATION TO QUALIFY? You MUST provide transcripts or other documentation to support your educational claims.
All materials must be submitted by the closing date of the announcement.
GRADUATE EDUCATION: One academic year of graduate education is considered to be the number of credits hours that your graduate school has determined to represent one academic year of full-time study. Such study may have been performed on a full-time or part-time basis. If you cannot obtain your graduate school's definition of one year of graduate study, 18 semester hours (or 27 quarter hours) should be considered as satisfying the requirement for one year of full-time graduate study.
Foreign education may be qualifying if a private organization specializing in interpreting foreign education programs has deemed the foreign education equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program or a U.S. accredited college or university has given full credit for the foreign courses.
Unofficial transcripts from U.S. Department of Education accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions listing your name, the name of the school, the date and degree awarded, and the list of classes and credits earned are acceptable for the application process. If selected, official transcripts are required before a firm job offer is made. A photocopy of your degree/diploma is not acceptable.
When relying on foreign education, submit transcripts and a copy of the equivalency evaluation results letter with a course-by-course listing. Documents must be in English or include an English translation. The hiring employer for this position does not evaluate degrees from foreign colleges or universities. For further information, visit: Foreign Education
Additional information
Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA): To be eligible for a VEOA appointment under Merit Promotion procedures, the veteran must be a preference eligible or a veteran separated after 3 years or more of continuous active service performed under honorable conditions.
Interagency Career Transition Assistance Programs: This program applies to employees who have been involuntarily separated from a Federal service position within the competitive service or Federal service employees whose positions have been deemed surplus or no longer needed. To receive selection priority for this position, you must: 1) meet ICTAP eligibility criteria; 2) be rated well-qualified for the position; Well qualified is defined as possessing the type and quality of experience that exceeds the positions minimum qualifications. and 3) submit the appropriate documentation to support your ICTAP eligibility. For more information: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/workforce-restructuring/employee-guide-to-career-transition/.
Noncompetitive Appointment Authorities: For more information on noncompetitive appointment authority eligibility requirements:
Persons with Disabilities - Schedule A
Special Hiring Authority for Veterans
Special Hiring Authority for Certain Military Spouses
Other Special Appointment Authorities - Subpart F
Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see https://www.sss.gov/register/)
The selecting official may choose to conduct interviews, and once the selection is made, you will receive a notification of the decision.
NOTE: Declining to be interviewed or failure to report for a scheduled interview will be considered as a declination for further consideration for employment against this vacancy.
Selective Service Requirement: Please visit http://www.sss.gov for more information.
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https://www.dla.mil/Portals/104/Documents/Careers/downloads/DoDGenAppInfo%2012-1-2020.pdf?ver=ECNbdsHtGilTd3OENN4A0Q%3d%3d
Re-employed Annuitant: This position Does not meet criteria for re-employed annuitant. The DoD criteria for hiring Re-employed Annuitants can be found at: https://www.esd.whs.mil/Portals/54/Documents/DD/issuances/140025/140025_vol300.PDF?ver=LQ7feWw-8-5DI2tceUpmgA%3d%3d
Status candidates must meet time-in-grade requirements (52 weeks at the next lower grade level).
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Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
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