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Instructional Materials Specialist - Schaumburg, United States - Federal Way
Description
Next consideration of applicants will be Midnight May 9, 2024.SALARY: $ $39.33 DOE
POSITION SUMMARY: The Instructional Materials Specialist employee is responsible for packaging, electronic loading, and distribution of all instructional materials in the Federal Way Public Schools. This position also assists with technical, statistical, and general support for the Teaching for Learning (TFL) department. The Instructional Materials Specialist promotes equitable educational opportunities to culturally relevant instruction and material management through ensuring scholars and teachers have access and opportunity to materials; provides support/customer service to teachers and staff; supervises and assists in-district production and distribution of science kits, lesson plan packages and curricular materials supporting classroom teachers; organizes and maintains overall science center database; purchases materials. This may include the support of online testing as well as paper and pencil, packaging, storing, accounting, and delivering assessment materials. The Instructional Materials Specialist must be able to work independently and cooperatively with minimum direct supervision.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. This list is meant to be representative, not exhaustive. Some incumbents may not perform all the duties listed while in other cases related duties may also be assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education and Experience
AA degree in related field or equivalent. (Additional experience in a related field may substitute for the educational requirement on a year-for-year basis)
Two years of work experience in coordinating, preparing, packaging, and distribution of materials
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
Basic knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel
Positive evaluations
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
BS/BA Degree
Knowledge of science kit curriculum
CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT
Criminal background clearance
Washington state driver's license
Airbrake endorsement or willingness to acquire within 3 months of hire
KNOWLEDGE OF:
Computer spreadsheets, database management, or statistical information. Best practices in shipping, receiving, inventory of materials
ABILITY TO:
Accurately use numbers as related to evaluation and statistical tasks. Work well under pressure and communicate concisely with individuals via the telephone, in written document or face to face. Prioritize, coordinate activities, and meet inflexible deadlines. Follow written and oral directions and instructions.
Maintain excellent customer service skills. Maintain confidentiality
Establish and maintain a cooperative and effective working relationship with a diverse community consisting of the public, staff, students, co-workers and Specialists.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES RELATED TO CULTURAL COMPETENCE AND EQUITY:
Knowledge/awareness of own cultural identity and how this influences behavior, and desire to learn about the cultural identity of others. Ability to establish and nurture an environment that promotes cultural competence and equitable treatment of staff, students, and patrons of the district. Ability to understand and hold self and others accountable for promoting the Federal Way Public Schools' commitment to "Each Scholar: A Voice. A Dream. A Bright Future." Ability to recognize that each person is a unique individual even as we celebrate their group cultural heritage.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee will regularly stand and walk, bend neck and back, stoop, squat, kneel, demonstrate good hand eye coordination and fine finger dexterity, use hands for repetitive grasping, and pushing/pulling. The employee will constantly stand for extended periods of time. The employee may occasionally be required to climb stairs/ladder, lift and reach overhead, and lift/carry. The employee must constantly lift/carry up to 10 pounds and must frequently lift /carry up to 50 pounds. The employee is occasionally required to push/pull a maximum weight of 100 pounds.
WORKING CONDITIONS
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in indoor conditions and intermittently works near video display. The employee occasionally exposed to outdoor weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Interruptions are common. May experience some exposure to angry or frustrated individuals, typically in a school classroom environment.
WORK SCHEDULE
Work schedule typically is Monday through Friday, day shift or as otherwise determined by the district. The employee will occasionally work flexible hours depending upon nature of testing schedules. This is a 12 month position.
REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS
This position reports to the Executive Director of Scholar Learning Academic Programs, and Staff Development.
REPRESENTATION
Federal Way Professional-Technical Association
LEVEL OF COMPENSATION
Level C on the Prof-Tech Salary Schedule
