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How much do science curriculum specialist jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 12, 2026, the average yearly pay for science curriculum specialist in the United States is $80,389.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $47,500.00 and $112,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are some typical challenges faced by science curriculum specialists?

Science Curriculum Specialists often navigate challenges such as aligning curriculum materials with evolving educational standards, addressing diverse student needs, and integrating new technologies into lesson plans. They may also be tasked with supporting teachers through professional development and ensuring that instructional resources are both engaging and scientifically accurate. Balancing administrative duties with creative curriculum design can require strong organizational skills. These challenges make the role dynamic and rewarding for individuals seeking to drive meaningful improvements in science education.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a science curriculum specialist?

Science Curriculum Specialists require strong expertise in science education, curriculum development, and instructional design, often supported by a degree in education or a science-related field. Familiarity with educational standards, assessment tools, data analysis software, and curriculum mapping systems is common in this role. Exceptional communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills help specialists effectively work with teachers, administrators, and educational stakeholders. These abilities are crucial for creating impactful, up-to-date science curricula that enhance student learning outcomes.

What is a science curriculum specialist?

A Science Curriculum Specialist develops, evaluates, and improves science curricula to meet educational standards and enhance student learning. They work with teachers, administrators, and stakeholders to implement effective instructional strategies, select appropriate resources, and ensure alignment with state or national guidelines. Their role also includes providing professional development, analyzing student performance data, and staying updated on best practices in science education.

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Infographic showing various Science Curriculum Specialist job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% Internship, 1% As Needed, 74% Full Time, 20% Part Time, and 4% Contract. Highlights an 77% Physical, 4% Hybrid, and 19% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $80,389 per year, or $38.6 per hour.

Associate Curriculum Alignment Specialist

IXL Learning

Raleigh, NC • On-site

$53K - $67K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 13 days ago


Job description

IXL Learning, developer of personalized learning products used by millions of people globally, is seeking an Associate Curriculum Alignment Specialist to join our curriculum development team. In this role, you'll work closely with contract aligners and our curriculum design team to implement our alignment strategy. You'll support the creation of skill plans that pair IXL skills with U.S. state standards, textbooks, assessments, and other curriculum documents.
This position requires you to be in our Raleigh, NC, area office.
WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING
  • Coordinate the development of skill plans following our established project guidelines
  • Support other team members with alignment work, including with research, setup, review, and QA
  • Assign and monitor projects for contract aligners who create and maintain alignment documents for our K-12 math, ELA, science, social studies, and Spanish content
  • Track customer requests, research standards and textbooks, and maintain internal skill plan information
  • Review new skill plans for quality and style; incorporate feedback from other team members to ensure high-quality alignments
  • Learn to use in-house tools to create and release alignments, including formatting alignment spreadsheets to meet our technical requirements
  • Work with our production and engineering teams to troubleshoot bugs and fix errors in data formatting
WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR
  • Bachelor's degree, preferably in Education, Math, English, or a related field
  • Experience with K-12 academic standards is preferred
  • Proficiency with math concepts through Algebra 2 is preferred; experience with ELA, science, or social studies is a plus
  • Proficiency with Excel or Google Sheets; experience with formulas such as vlookup or concatenate is a plus
  • Strong project management and time management skills; ability to be efficient and organized while working on multiple projects simultaneously
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Strong attention to detail

ABOUT IXL LEARNING
IXL Learning is the country's largest EdTech company. We reach millions of learners through our diverse range of products. For example:
  • 1 in 4 students in the United States uses IXL.com
  • Rosetta Stone provides an immersive learning experience for 25 languages
  • Wyzant is the nation's largest community of tutors, covering 300+ subjects
  • Teachers Pay Teachers (TPT) is a comprehensive marketplace for millions of educator-created resources

Our mission is to create innovative products that will make a real, positive difference for learners and educators and we're looking for passionate, mission-minded people to join us in achieving this goal. We have a unique culture at IXL that fosters collaboration and the open exchange of ideas. We value our team and treat one another with kindness and respect. We approach our work with passion, tenacity, and authenticity. We find it immensely satisfying to develop products that impact the lives of millions and we are eager to have you join our team.
At IXL, we value diversity in age, race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, physical and mental ability, political and religious beliefs, and life experience, and we are proud to promote a work environment where everyone, from any background, can do their best work. IXL Learning is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against applicants and employees based on any legally protected category.