Temporary Curriculum Materials Specialist

Des Moines Public School District•Chicago, IA

About The Position

The Curriculum Materials Specialist coordinates districtwide curriculum resources, materials, data, and professional learning logistics to support effective instructional programs. The role collaborates with schools and departments to keep resources organized, accessible, and efficiently distributed while supporting data-informed decision-making and high-quality customer service. The position develops and maintains a comprehensive catalog of courses, including curriculum details, adoption dates, updates, and available materials. It coordinates the purchase, inventory, and delivery of curriculum materials and manages their allocation across schools and programs districtwide. The specialist also coordinates the professional learning calendar and the logistics and resources needed for professional development activities. This is a temporary position ending June 30, 2027, in the Teaching and Learning department, reporting to the Director of Teaching and Learning.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent education and five years of experience with similar work.
  • Experience with program coordination or large project management.
  • Knowledge of organizational practices and systems for managing curriculum, instructional materials, records, and related resources.
  • Ability to collect, organize, analyze, and maintain data to support planning and resource allocation.
  • Strong organizational and project coordination skills, including the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
  • Effective written and oral communication and presentation techniques.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality.
  • Ability to attend work promptly and regularly.
  • Ability to maintain satisfactory and harmonious working relationships with the public, students, and other employees.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and maintain a comprehensive cataloguing system for all courses, including details on curriculum used, adoption dates, updates, and available materials.
  • Collaborate with other departments to make data-driven decisions about curriculum needs and adjustments.
  • Ensure clear organization and communication within the department.
  • Coordinate the purchase, inventory, and delivery of curricular materials with the Supply Chain Analyst, Curriculum Coordinators, print shop, and central stores.
  • Coordinate the professional learning calendar and manage logistics and resources for professional development activities.
  • Deliver high-quality customer service to stakeholders.
  • Foster inter-departmental collaboration to enhance educational outcomes.
  • Manage the allocation and distribution of curriculum materials across schools and programs districtwide.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.
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