Instructional Materials Resource Technician - Curriculum and Instruction

Information specific to this position: This position is for a Science Resource Technician.

Pay Range: $19.22 - $21.53 (min – 12% above min)/hr*

Hours/day: 8 hours, Monday through Thursday.

Work calendar days: 260 days

Duration of position: Ongoing 

Benefits include: Health insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, PERA retirement, paid time off, short and long term disability, as well as other optional benefit elections. 

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SUMMARY: 

Responsible for coordinating hands-on educational curriculum materials. Work in collaboration with the Science Curriculum Facilitator; interact with Media Specialists, teachers, and instructional material facilitators to assure teachers have the materials to teach the science curriculum. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

Description of Job Tasks

1. Receive, inventory, clean and distribute educational curriculum kits, including product inventory and restocking. 

2. Maintain overall efficiency of curriculum kit distribution process. 

3. Schedule and reserve instructional materials for primary, intermediate, and high school grade levels on appropriate days. Make decisions and solve problems to meet requests for materials for all kits. 

4. Replace outdated materials and ensure adequate materials per curriculum module. 

5. Run reports, print labels, accordingly. 

6. Attend work and arrive in a timely manner. 

7. Maintain an inventory of stock to supplement modules. Select, order, and negotiate prices for supplies for all kits. 

8. Communicate with coordinators in other districts and instructional material educational specialists. 

9. Determine need for additional modules, and update all modules, kits and other educational curriculum materials as needed. 

10. Consult with Media Specialists, instructional material facilitators, K-5 teachers and Science Curriculum Facilitator regarding schedules, lack of materials, overdue science modules and additional information. 

11. Support teachers in the use of module kits and materials. Assist Science Curriculum Facilitator with distributing, training, and improving the program. 

12. Manage annual supply budget for all kits. 

13. Perform other duties as assigned. 

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND LICENSES: 

• High school diploma, completion of G.E.D., or equivalent vocational school 

• At least one year and up to and including two years of experience in ordering and managing science supplies or similar 

• Criminal background check required for hire

Questions regarding this position can be directed to talent@psdschools.org