2026- 27 Coordinator Social Studies & Financial Literacy- Curriculum Department
Fort Collins, CO (On-site)
Posted 3 months ago
Job Description
**Information specific to this position: This position is for the 2026-2027 school year.**
- Pay Range: $87,345-$112,238.25, based on qualifications and experience***
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**Percentage: 100%**
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**Work calendar days: 218**
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**Duration of position: Ongoing**
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**Benefits include: Health insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, PERA retirement, paid time off, short and long term disability, access to employee walk-in clinic, as well as other optional benefit elections. **
**SUMMARY: **
Responsible for the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of the K-12 Social Studies and Financial Literacy curriculum and instruction. Work closely with administrators, teachers, and other educational professional to ensure alignment with district goals and state standards, while fostering a culture of academic excellence through effective professional learnings, inquiry-based instruction, and the promotion of civic and economic readiness.
**JOB TASKS: **
- Lead implementation of high-quality social studies and financial literacy curriculum with a focus on the C3 Framework (College, Career, and Civic Life). Stay current on national and state trends in history, geography, civics, personal finance, and economics to ensure the district's curriculum remains rigorous and research based.
- Ensure vertical alignment of social studies and financial literacy from kindergarten through grade 12, focusing on consistency and coherence across grade levels and schools and on a cohesive progression of historical thinking and economic decision-making skills. Work with department leads, teachers, and administrators to implement best practices of instruction.
- Monitor and assess the integrity of curriculum implementation, providing ongoing support and guidance to buildings as needed. Oversee the integration of state-mandated personal financial literacy (PFL) standards.
- Design and facilitate high-quality professional learning focused on literacy in social studies, civil discourse, financial education, and the integration of adopted digital and physical resources.
- Develop a group of school-based social studies content leaders and financial literacy content leaders to build capacity around the integration of adopted curriculum and digital resources in their respective learning communities.
- Coach and mentor teacher leaders to improve instructional practices, specifically focusing on evidencebased writing and economic modeling.
- Foster collaboration among teacher leaders to ensure coherence in curriculum implementation across schools and vertical alignment from elementary to middle and middle to high school.
- Collaborate with teacher leaders and administrators to develop and implement formative and summative assessment practices that align with the district adopted curriculum and state graduation requirements for personal finance.
- Analyze student performance data to identify trends, address achievement gaps, and recommend instructional adjustments.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for K-12 social studies and financial literacy within the district, working closely with school leaders, teacher leaders, and instructional staff.
- Participate in district-wide committees and workgroups to ensure that curriculum decisions support the o erall educational mission and strategic plan of Poudre School District.
- Foster a culture of innovation in teaching and learning, encouraging the integration of service learning, entrepreneurship, and local economic community partnerships into the curriculum.
- Demonstrate a commitment to: a. Equitable, inclusive, and culturally responsive practices for all students and staff. b. Partner with families in the student's education. c. Follow all district policies, procedures, and expectations. d. Personal and professional excellence.
- Participate in: a. Department, team, and district meetings and discussions. b. Professional growth opportunities.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Bachelor's degree in a related field required
- Master's degree in a related field preferred
- Experience instructing students in a classroom setting required
- Instructional coaching experience preferred
- Leadership at school or district level preferred
- Criminal background check required for hire
- Valid US driver's license
- Valid Colorado teaching or special service provider license with appropriate endorsement preferred
- Colorado Principal or Administrator's License preferred
- Questions regarding this posting can be directed to **[**talent@psdschools.org**](mailto:talent@psdschools.org){rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"}
Poudre School District
Poudre School District is the 8th largest school district in Colorado including 55 schools serving ~30,000 students with 5,000 staff under one collective mission: to educate... every child, every day. We exist to support and inspire every child to think, to learn, to care, and to graduate prepared to be successful in a changing world. Our District proudly supports 1,856 square miles in northern Colorado, including Fort Collins, Laporte, Timnath, Wellington, Red Feather, Livermore, Stove Prairie, and parts of Loveland and Windsor. Nestled against the foothills of the Rocky Mountains and alongside the banks of the Cache La Poudre River, Fort Collins is located 5,000 feet above sea level and has a moderate climate with an average of 300 days of sunshine and 14.5 inches of precipitation a year. Fort Collins is recognized as the #1 best place to live nation-wide (Livability) and the #1 place in Colorado to raise a family (Business Week). PSD is proud to be a top-performing district, recognized at the state and national level for student, staff and overall district excellence. Our students are selected as Boettcher, Daniels Fund, National Merit, National Hispanic, and Presidential Scholars. They are state champions in areas such as science, history, ocean and knowledge bowls, as well as in speech, debate, theatre and music. Our student athletes have become state champions in cross country, track and field, tennis, wrestling, swimming, baseball and gymnastics. Each of our schools has been recognized by the state for either student growth on standardized tests or performance and achievement.
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$87K/yr – $112K/yr
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2026- 27 Coordinator Social Studies & Financial Literacy- Curriculum Department
Poudre School District · Fort Collins, CO · On-site
