Middle School: -Quality Project- Learning Curriculum Development, Internal SPS Employe

Middle School:
High-Quality Project-Based Learning Curriculum Development, INTERNAL SPS EMPLOYEES ONLY [SY ]

Job : 5410358

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: Oct 17, 2025 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Middle School:
High-Quality Project-Based Learning Curriculum Development,
Internal Posting - SPS Employees Only (1-2 Openings), [SY ]

PBL curriculum will be implemented with the Collins Middle School 21st Century Learning Program Expanding Horizons during the summer and/or school year programming.

Summary: The purpose of this school year long training opportunity is to support the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education’s vision for deeper learning by building the collective capacity of districts, schools, and organizations to implement and sustain HQPBL practices.

Throughout the process, teams of educators from applicant sites will be working collaboratively to develop HQPBL units that are aligned to learning standards, engage students in addressing issues/problems that are meaningful to them and elevate student voice and agency. Each team will assign a PBL coach that will provide support and guidance throughout the process.

Each team will be assigned a coach from our PBL partner Edu Curious that will support them throughout the process.

HQPBL Team members must be able to commit to attending the following training sessions:

Virtual Orientation Session 3:30-5:00 (3hrs)

• Nuts and Bolts of HQPBL – November 6, 2025
• November 20, 2025

In-Person Training Sessions (5 full days)

• Winter Institute December 4 & 5, 2025
• March 5 and 6, 2026
• June 4, 2026

Virtual Zoom Training Sessions – 3:30-5:00 (6hrs)

• January 15, 2026
• January 29, 2026
• February 12, 2026
• May 14, 2026

Team Coaching Sessions (10 hrs)

• April, May and June 2026 to be scheduled with teams

• Certified teacher or coach that brings content knowledge, and an understanding of the curriculum frameworks, learning standards, and assessment
• Adhere to the intent and rigor of the grade level standards
• Attend all DESE training sessions over the school year
• Ensure that PBL curriculum units are engaging, grade-level appropriate, culturally responsive, and accessible to all learners, including Multilingual Learners and students with disabilities.
• Collaborate with OST partners and teaching staff to support the implementation of the PBL curriculum unit
• Create resource and material inventory needed to implement the curriculum unit

• Strong content knowledge in one of the following content areas; ELA, Mathematics, Science, or Social Studies.
• Expertise in instructional scaffolds, supports, and accessibility strategies for MLs and SWDs.
• Excellent reading and writing skills
• Attention to detail, organization, and a creative thinker
• Knowledge of UDL and standards-based planning
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively
• Knowledge or experience in developing and/or writing standards-based curriculum

Range: $1000 – stipend received upon completing the training sessions and curriculum development

Please submit a letter of interest to:
Taylor Mac Donald tmacdonald

Position Type: Part-Time

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

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• Collins Middle School
• 29 Highland Avenue
• Salem, Massachusetts 01970
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