Instructional Material Manager (26-27 SY)- Learning Resources

Irving ISD•Irving, TX

19h

About The Position

To provide each student and teacher in the district with the instructional materials necessary for a successful instructional program in accordance with TEA guidelines.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree (preferred)
Knowledge of the instructional materials procurement processes and funding sources
Working knowledge of the SBOE-Instructional Materials Review and Approval (IMRA) instructional materials cycles and the instructional materials adoption process
Working knowledge of the Electronic Materials and Technology (EMAT) system, TipWeb Inventory System, Munis, Google Suite, and Office 365
Experience working with textbook publishers and instructional materials vendors
Ability to compile and interpret data
Ability to create spreadsheets, use databases, and create presentations
Customer service mindset and solution-oriented
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Excellent organizational skills
Flexible and adapts easily to change
Ability to lift and move 50 pounds without assistance
Successful experience in materials ordering, receipt, inventory, processing, and distribution required
Successful experience in warehouse operations and logistics required

Nice To Haves

Successful experience with instructional materials budget management preferred
Successful experience working with TEA, publishers, and instructional materials vendors preferred
Successful experience supporting campus personnel with instructional materials needs
Background in material handling, purchasing, and stock control preferred
Proven track record of providing exemplary customer service

Responsibilities

Assist the District’s designated instructional materials coordinator in the instructional materials adoption process according to the IMRA cycle
Coordinate annual schedule of receipt, inventory, and distribution of all instructional materials PreK-12
Work closely with Curriculum and Instruction coordinators to determine necessary resources on an ongoing basis
Assist the district’s designated instructional materials coordinator in developing and submitting required instructional materials reports to TEA
Submit orders for instructional materials using state and district online systems.
Coordinate shipment of instructional materials within the district and work closely with Facility Services to coordinate transfer and distribution of large-quantity shipments of materials to and from campuses
Train, support, and work closely with campus textbook coordinators and other campus administrative personnel to ensure each campus has successfully implemented processes to support student and teacher access to high-quality instructional materials necessary for teaching and learning
Manage efficient receipt, storage, and distribution of warehouse inventory
Assist the District’s designated instructional materials coordinator to account for adopted instructional materials
Work closely with TEA, publishers, and vendor partners to ensure continuous improvement and efficiency of district processes
Participate in ongoing professional development opportunities and maintain knowledge of IMRA updates and updates to legislation pertaining to instructional materials
Maintain records of activity including instructional materials distribution to and transfer from all schools within the inventory system
Assist the district’s instructional materials coordinator in managing funds for instructional materials lost or destroyed, and for return and replacement of instructional materials
Oversee the disposal of out-of-adoption instructional materials as well as other instructional materials no longer in use by the District
Direct and maintain a safety program for all employees assigned to the warehouse
Maintain proper and necessary safety and fire prevention equipment within warehouse as prescribed by law and school policy
Operate tools, equipment, and machinery according to prescribed safety procedures
Follow established safety procedures and techniques to perform job duties including lifting, climbing, etc.
Correct unsafe conditions in the work area and report any conditions that are not correctable to supervisor immediately